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UHS provides influenza updates for UW-Madison
For the past two weeks, UW–Madison officials have been monitoring the spread of H1N1 influenza. Although the virus has been identified in the state and in Dane County, to date there has not been a lab-confirmed case identified on campus. All UW–Madison operations, including final exams and preparations for commencement, are proceeding on schedule.
UW-Madison cancels early summer Mexico programs
Based on the recommendations of the university’s International Emergency Response Committee, Chancellor Biddy Martin is instructing campus units to cancel student programs in Mexico that are scheduled to depart before June 1.
UW-Madison nuclear research and development earns major DOE support
With more than $5 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding, University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers are leading 10 cutting-edge research projects that will advance next-generation nuclear energy technologies.
Statement on the passage of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates
Here is a statement from Chancellor Biddy Martin on today's University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents' vote to adopt the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.
Center for Leadership and Involvement helps engage students
University of Wisconsin–Madison students have a well-deserved reputation for leadership and involvement in everything from student organizations, volunteerism, study abroad and research to intramural sports and on-campus jobs.
Statement from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly on state budget situation
To: All UW System faculty, academic staff and classified staff “As you may have heard in the news, Governor Doyle today announced his response to…
Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on state fiscal situation
“Today, Governor Doyle announced more cuts in the state budget in light of this week’s figures, which show an additional $1.5 billion shortfall. He said…
National Children’s Study set to roll out in Waukesha
The National Children's Study's Waukesha County Vanguard Center begins recruiting volunteers on Monday, May 11, to take part in the largest long-term study of children's health and development ever conducted in the U.S.
Recent sightings: Puppy love
Student Shanti Mathew relaxes with Shugi, a pug, during the annual pet therapy study break hosted by University Health Services Counseling and Consultation…
Art Lofts opening celebration continues
The tower of bright red steel girders signals that the former university warehouse at the edge of campus has been transformed. Facing the Kohl Center across Frances Street, the tower marks the main entrance to the Art Lofts, the new state-of-the-art facility for the Art Department.
University receives another 10-year accreditation
Following two years of preparation and self-study, a visiting team of consultant-evaluators has told campus officials that the university will be reaccredited for the next 10 years.
Curiosity blossoms into graduate career
Lynn Gilbertson, a first-year Ph.D. student in communicative disorders, has long had a deep curiosity about autism spectrum disorder, a condition that one in 150 U.S. children now have, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. First as a UW–Madison undergraduate and now as a doctoral student, she's been studying what types of sounds autistic children respond favorably to.
Fashion design students put on the glitz
Madison will get its own version of “Project Runway” at the School of Human Ecology’s student fashion show to be held Saturday, May 9, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive.
University announces title of ‘Go Big Read’ book
From a short list compiled by a review committee from the nearly 400 nominated titles for the university's Go Big Read common book program, Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," by Michael Pollan, as the book for the inaugural year.
Housing encourages residents to lock doors while sleeping
During the early morning hours today (May 6), a resident of Witte Hall let a male nonresident into the building. Soon after, a different student allowed the same individual to enter a stairwell.
Dean of students office to hold memorial
The Offices of the Dean of Students will remember UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2008-09 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Carillon Tower.
Wisconsin Singers seeks new talent for 2009-10
The Wisconsin Singers will hold auditions for 2009-10 on Sunday, May 17, and Sunday, May 24. Auditions are open to students of any major.
Film and theater center digitizes three new collections
Three new collections in the holding of the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research have been sifted, winnowed, digitized and posted to the Web.
Foundation VP oversees overhaul
Russ Howes did such a good job as the chair of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) that he put the organization out of business. But that’s a good thing. Really.