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UW-Madison welcomes new faculty
Alongside the slew of incoming freshmen, another group of new Badgers is making a debut at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall. Read More
Science and media disconnect? Maybe not, says a new study
The prevailing wisdom among many scientists and scientific organizations is that, as a rule, scientists are press shy, and those who aren't are mavericks. Read More
Milestones
Rachel Feldhay Brenner, Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies, has been awarded the Max and Frieda Weinstein-Bascom Professorship in Jewish Studies from the Weinstein-Mosse Center… Read More
Interim admissions director announced
Tom Reason, associate director of admissions, has been named interim director of the Office of Admissions, effective Aug. 1. Read More
Secretary seeks common ground among staff
For several years, Donna Silver has taught and practiced t’ai chi and qigong. The slow, meditative nature of these martial arts stand in sharp contrast to the bustling multitude of tasks and committees she manages in her new position as secretary of the academic staff. Read More
Campus building boom continues with multiple projects
If building construction is a sign of vitality, UW–Madison continues to thrive, with improvements under way across campus. Read More
Public comment invited on proposed UW–Madison heating plant project
A public informational meeting about the proposed rebuilding of the Charter Street Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will include representatives of UW–Madison and an external design team. Read More
Chancellor’s lecture launches Year of the Humanities
A lecture that delves into the songs and sexuality of ancient Greek drinking parties and a talk on the 1989 German revolution that brought down the Berlin Wall are just two events that will mark the Year of the Humanities on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
UW-Madison hosts campuswide series on future of hip hop in academia
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a semester-long fall lecture series based on the scholarship and art of hip hop. Read More
Intersection of art and business examined in ‘Art as Business as Art’ course
On his recent whistle-stop "Arts in Crisis" tour, the Kennedy Center's Michael Kaiser bemoaned how much more money goes into training artists to be good artists than to be good managers of their own careers. Read More
Late blight won’t affect availability or quality of Wisconsin’s potato crop
News about late blight has raised concerns among retailers, processors and other users about the availability and quality of stored potatoes in Wisconsin this winter, reports A.J. Bussan, University of Wisconsin–Madison extension vegetable specialist. But Bussan doesn't think that either quality or quantity will be a problem. Read More
A message to students from Dean of Students Lori Berquam regarding personal safety
Dear Students, I hope your semester is off to a safe and successful start. You should be aware that there have been several… Read More
Badger fans: Be aware of construction areas on Saturday
Close to 80,000 Wisconsin football fans are expected to descend upon Camp Randall Stadium for the Badgers’ season-opener with Northern Illinois Saturday evening and UW Athletics officials are advising fans to be aware of areas of construction in Madison and around the stadium. Read More
Student influenza cases appear at UW–Madison
As has been widely expected, UW–Madison officials have received reports this week that some students have come down with symptoms characteristic of influenza. Read More
UW-Madison streamlines student scholarship search
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is using technology to make it much easier for undergraduate students to learn about and apply for scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year. Read More
Babcock Hall Dairy Store serves up a sweet job
Imagine receiving your undergraduate degree and then immediately being put in charge of an ice cream shop that serves more than 400 customers every day and employs two dozen workers during the peak season. Read More
Historic Washburn Observatory prepares to reopen
The Washburn Observatory, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's gate to the heavens, will open later this month following a careful two-year renovation that preserved its hilltop charm and historic significance. Read More
Reception to welcome students of color to campus
The 28th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) will welcome new and continuing students of color back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More
Show Badger spirit by wearing red and white on Fridays
On Friday, Sept. 4, the decision on what to wear should be an easy one for the Badger faithful. Show support for the University of Wisconsin–Madison and wear Wisconsin gear to celebrate the fifth annual College Colors Day. Read More