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Stitched tapestry of Hmong history unveiled at Multicultural Center
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) unveiled a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony this week. Read More
Sea urchin yields a key secret of biomineralization
The teeth and bones of mammals, the protective shells of mollusks, and the needle-sharp spines of sea urchins and other marine creatures are made-from-scratch wonders of nature. Read More
Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness
In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
MERLIN mentors to work magic with area entrepreneurs
Are you an entrepreneur in search of a mentor? Ready to commercialize a concept, process, or technology? Interested in taking your early stage business to the next level? Read More
Big Ten Battleground Poll to air again this weekend
The Big Ten Network will rebroadcast "Big Ten Battleground: Campaign 2008" on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. EDT), marking the first time academic programming will appear in prime time on the network. Read More
Economics professor to address global financial crisis
Menzie Chinn, a professor in the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will discuss "The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now" in a lecture sponsored by the UW–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE). Read More
Obama leading all Midwest states in Big Ten Battleground Poll
As the race for the White House enters its final days, the Big Ten Battleground Poll shows Barack Obama holds significant leads over John McCain in eight crucial Midwest states. Read More
Love conquers all in University Opera’s ‘Widow’
Does being rich make us easier to love? Well, wealth certainly makes us more attractive to suitors. But are their intentions true, or are they only gold diggers interested in marrying a fortune? This is the dilemma posed in Franz Lehar’s lively operetta “The Merry Widow,” which returns to the stage in Music Hall after 25 years with University Opera. Read More
Leaders step forward for child care
Since 2003, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) has been awarding grants to permanent classified staff to help with the high cost of child care. Funds are raised privately and are awarded based on financial need. To assist the effort, campus leaders are stepping forward to lend their support to campus families. Read More
Center for First-Year Experience eases transition for freshmen
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) is continuing its efforts to welcome, orient and engage students throughout the entire first year of college life. Read More
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
Milestones
Kumar Sridharan, Department of Engineering Physics, has been elected Fellow of American Society for Materials. Herbert Chen has been appointed vice chair of research for… Read More
Chances for post-election health reform examined during La Follette lecture
Is America primed for health care reform? That’s one of the questions Thomas Oliver will address at a free public lecture at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read More
Employee Matters
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
Exhibition exploring Nazi persecution of homosexuals comes to campus
The Madison Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) is hosting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition, “Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933–1945,” at the Memorial Library until Dec. 10. Read More
Giving a little means a lot for staff member
Some on campus view getting asked to help with the state and university Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) with the same enthusiasm as having a root canal. But many others, such as Roberta Mecum, relish the chance to give something back to her community. Read More
Campus summit addresses growing Latino campus population
The UW–Madison Latino Summit 2008 will discuss the ways the university can further meet the needs of the fastest-growing minority on campus.1 Read More
Scientist makes satellite images accessible to all
From locating water sources in Ethiopia to parsing complex processes in the atmosphere over Bulgaria, satellite instruments provide information useful to anyone anywhere. UW–Madison atmospheric scientist Paolo Antonelli has made it his mission to help anyone access and use satellite observations of anywhere in the world. Read More
Results of second Big Ten Battleground Poll will be analyzed on Big Ten Network
As the race for the White House enters its final, crucial days, results of the second Big Ten Battleground Poll detailing the attitudes of voters in the eight-state Big Ten region will be released on Thursday, Oct. 23. Read More