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This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/ecbs.html Read More
Administrative Process Redesign work apparent around campus
With the help of many project volunteers, the Administrative Process Redesign project’s efforts are being felt campuswide. Read More
Leading scientists highlight stem cell symposium
A cadre of North America’s leading stem cell scientists will land in Madison on Wednesday, April 15, for the fourth annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium: Cancer, Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells. Read More
Arts Institute announces faculty, staff, student honors
Arts Institute executive director Norma Saldivar announces the recipients of the 2009 awards in the arts. Read More
School of Education honors faculty, staff
Seven members of the School of Education have been selected to receive Distinguished Achievement Awards, the highest honor the school bestows on current faculty and staff. Read More
‘Great People’ initiative moves faculty, staff
The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, proposed by Chancellor Biddy Martin, has as one of its main planks increased private support for need-based financial aid. Read More
Ten faculty to receive Distinguished Teaching Awards
Ten University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty will receive this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards. A ceremony and reception are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, in the Lee Lounge at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
‘Storytellers’ to be honored as Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Five alumni whose positive contributions have earned them national recognition will be honored next month with the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Read More
April events bring spring to campus
Spring into those long-awaited warm months by attending one or more of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's April 18 events. Read More
Recent sightings: Butterfly exhibit
From left to right, visitors Shae Monson, 10, and Bree Monson, 8, observe a Caligo eurilochus butterfly, common to Central and South… Read More
Earth Day conference explores Wisconsin’s energy future
The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies will hold its third annual Earth Day Conference on Wednesday, April 22. Read More
Gallup Center for Muslim Studies executive director to visit Madison
Dalia Mogahed, senior analyst and executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, will speak at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Grainger Hall on Tuesday, April 14. Read More
WAA’s Employment Essentials developed to help weather stormy economy
With the economy showing no signs of stabilizing any time soon, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has responded by packaging a suite of online career tools. Read More
Study reveals potential to amass more carbon in eastern North American forests
With climate change looming, the hunt for places that can soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is on. Read More
Interplay of Islam, science to be focus of UW–Madison lecture
The interplay of Islam and science will be the focus of a free public lecture to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Four communicators honored for achievement, leadership
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will be among the communications professionals honored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication at its annual awards dinner on Friday, April 17. Read More
UW-Madison recognized as a bicycle-friendly campus
The League of American Bicyclists has named the University of Wisconsin–Madison a silver award winner in its Bicycle Friendly Business program. Read More
Recent sightings: Hammering together
Students and volunteers work to build garage walls for a house during the Hammering for Habitat fundraising event on Library Mall on April 2,… Read More
Sleep: Spring cleaning for the brain?
If you've ever been sleep-deprived, you know the feeling that your brain is full of wool. Read More
OK Go to headline free All-Campus Party concert
The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) welcomes the energetic and electric stylings of OK Go for its 2009 Badger Blowout Concert presented by the UW Credit Union. Read More