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Faculty, staff make the case for great winter reads
Settling down with a good book is one of life’s great joys. For many, winter break provides time away from work and the classroom, giving a chance to set aside the usual distractions to enjoy some pleasure reading instead. Assorted faculty and staff from across campus were polled for their recommendations for books that will not disappoint. So make your selection, turn off the TV and read away. Read More
Tour UW–Madison with ‘Walk Wisconsin’ on Big Ten Network
Haven't had time to fully explore the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus? Only familiar with the Kohl Center or Camp Randall? Learn more without leaving the comfort of home, as the Big Ten Network (BTN) premieres an hour-long visual mosaic of campus life on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m. Central. The program will re-air Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. Central. Read More
Martin names business school dean to coordinate strategy, development
Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin today announced the appointment of Michael Knetter, dean of the business school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as special assistant/liaison to the chancellor for long-term strategy and development. Read More
Course introduces students to dance, movement therapy
Rena Kornblum dumps three bags of multicolored scarves on the dance studio floor. Take one and make it move, she tells her students. Read More
Longtime professor to speak to graduates at commencement
Alumnus and veteran professor of political science and public affairs Dennis Dresang will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university’s Winter Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Read More
Q&A: Professor provides analysis of work on nanotechnology research
Life sciences communication professor Dietram Scheufele provides Wisconsin Week with a more in-depth look at his research on nanotechnology and religion. Read More
Students make a find of galactic proportions
It isn’t every day that a group of undergraduates is given the keys to the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope. Nor is it usual that the students will capitalize on the opportunity to make a discovery of galactic proportions. Read More
Thousands at UW–Madison receive flu vaccine
Nearly 11,000 University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff members have received flu vaccinations so far this season. Read More
Exhibits, performances keep campus busy on break
The pace of campus life is slowing as classes wrap up for the semester, students complete projects and papers, and final exams loom. This is a wonderful opportunity to check out the exhibits you intended to see months ago, but were too busy to attend. Read More
Milestones
Ian Duncan, a neurology professor in the School of Veterinary Medicine, has been inducted into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Volunteer Hall of Fame in… Read More
Renamed Graduate School office plans open house
In response to an evolving funding landscape for graduate students, the Graduate School’s newly renamed Office of Fellowships and Funding Resources (OFFR) is changing how it does business. This reorganization will involve expanded educational and informational activities and a greater collaboration with units within and beyond the Graduate School. Read More
UW Credit Union, members boost scholarship effort
The UW Credit Union and its members are stepping forward to support the UW Foundation’s “Great people. Great place.” initiative. Read More
Contest to fund arts entrepreneurship
Faculty and staff are encouraged to alert students to a contest that funds entrepreneurship in art. The UW–Madison New Arts Venture Challenge seeks individuals or teams of up to three to develop and present a proposal that will result in an arts event, exhibition, series or project that demonstrates creativity, innovation, added value to the arts and potential for success. Read More
Centralized arts ticketing system has new phone number
The Wisconsin Union Theater and Vilas Hall box offices announce a new centralized Campus Arts Ticketing system and phone number. Read More
Inclement weather guidelines for employees
The chancellor is responsible for determining if, for the safety and welfare of students and staff, classes will be postponed or some services suspended due to inclement weather. Some university services and functions must remain in operation regardless of weather conditions, e.g. University Housing, UW Police Department, power plant operations, etc. Read More
Administrative Process Redesign project moves forward with training
It was a year of community building, problem solving and broadening the reach of the Administrative Process Redesign project, the campus’s broad-based effort to create better business practices and systems. Read More
Retention: Keeping pace as competition intensifies
While UW–Madison received high-profile publicity in the past year suggesting the campus has been hit disproportionately hard by outside offers, new data compiled by Provost Patrick Farrell’s staff tell a different story: UW–Madison is holding its own on the faculty recruitment and retention front. Read More
Genetic change extends mouse life, points to possible treatment for ALS
There are many ways to die, but amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, must be one of the worst. By the time a patient notices muscle weakness, the neurons that control the muscles have already begun dying, in an untreatable process that brings death within two to five years. Read More
Self-defense options available for students
In the wake of the murder of University of Wisconsin–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann and a string of recent campus area robberies, crime and safety issues have been of the utmost importance to students this semester. Read More