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Jazz benefit to raise funds for Campus Child Care centers
Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform on Thursday, June 11, in a fundraising event to benefit the Campus Child Care centers. Read More
Workshop will address navigating the global marketplace
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is heading a partnership with North Central Technical College, and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, to deliver a series of in-depth workshops for northern Wisconsin businesses on increasing profits through export opportunities. Read More
For the Record: May 6, 2009
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
Rooftop Terrace opens at Pyle Center
The Rooftop Terrace is a new addition to The Pyle Center, one of two conference facilities on the UW–Madison campus operated by UW-Extension. Read More
Workshop covers financial tensions in couples, relationships
Financial tensions between partners can easily spill into other areas of a relationship, even in good economic times; no wonder, then, that money is the top source of conflict within couples. On Wednesday, June 3, the Employee Assistance Office (EAO) presents “Finances and Romance in Turbulent Economic Times” from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Pyle Center. Read More
University Book Store backs students
A new gift from the University Book Store to support students demonstrates once again how it is more than just a book store. Read More
Milestones
Sean Carroll, Department of Genetics, was named the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology. Erik Carter, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, has received… Read More
WARF signs license agreement with Pfizer for human embryonic stem cells
Pfizer Inc., a major biopharmaceutical company, and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the private, nonprofit patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced May 5 that they have signed a license for human embryonic stem (hES) cell patents for the development of new drug therapies. Read More
Physicians fear the ‘unexpected’ obesity problem
Overweight child today, orthopedic patient in 20 years. That’s the fear of a growing number of pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons, many of whom are concerned… Read More
Eye on Health: Professor studies your immune system on stress
As the semester winds down, the stress may be building up. And though you have no time to get sick, it may seem almost inevitable — a little tickle in the back of your throat, perhaps, or a nagging headache or achy joints warning of an impending illness. Read More
For biochemist, ‘retirement’ hardly means slowing down
It’s 10 a.m. on a Friday morning, and Henry Lardy is already impatient. “The darn thing runs so slow,” he says, fidgeting over his computer keyboard. He doesn’t have time to wait for e-mail. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to Payroll and Benefits Services or call 262-5650. For more… Read More
UW-Madison to create national Alzheimer’s research center
Gov. Jim Doyle announced today (May 4) that the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has been awarded a multimillion dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Read More
Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social event moves to Birge Hall
With thunderstorms forecasted for tomorrow, May 6, the Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social has been moved inside to the lobby of Birge Hall. Read More
State finance committee to discuss domestic-partner health benefits
The Joint Committee on Finance is slated to take up Gov. Jim Doyle’s provision on domestic-partner health insurance benefits for all state employees later this month. Read More
Songs raise awareness about aquatic invasive species
A new initiative at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is using music to raise public awareness about aquatic invasive species in the state. Read More
UHS to offer ‘pet therapy,’ other stress-reduction services
As University of Wisconsin–Madison students hit the libraries to prepare for final exams, research papers and presentations, the University Health Services (UHS) "Counseling Canines" are headed back to Library Mall for the annual Pet Therapy study break. Read More
Baseball commissioner to speak at spring commencement
Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig will deliver the charge to the graduates at each of the four University of Wisconsin–Madison spring commencement undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St. Read More