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Leckrone: Band culture will change
The UW Marching Band will begin a long-term process designed to change a culture that had allowed demeaning and inappropriate activities, as a result of a recent review of band conduct led by the Offices of the Dean of Students.
Courses help growing railroad industry stay on track
there are few undergraduate or graduate programs in the United States that teach engineers to design, build and maintain railroads that are safe, efficient and consumer-oriented. However, UW–Madison offers a comprehensive continuing education program.
Video: PB & J with the Dean of Students
Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) handed out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event was designed to help students become familiar with ODOS staff and services and aware of where various offices are located on campus.
Madison police looking for info on new robbery (Updated with sketch)
The Madison Police Department is continuing to look for information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in a string of armed robberies on and around the UW–Madison campus.
Service-learning courses reveal real-world issues
Service-learning courses bridge the gap between academia and the “real world” by providing students an opportunity to work at locations within the Madison community where their experiences relate to course material.
‘On Wisconsin!’ event to welcome chancellor to campus
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will officially welcome Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin aboard with food, beverages and campus performances on Thursday, Oct. 23.
UW Homecoming 2008: Bucky to the Rescue!
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to pump up a crowd of more than 80,000 fans, it's Super Bucky!
Band conduct investigation continues
An investigation into the conduct of members of the UW–Madison Marching Band continues, nearly one week after the group was suspended by director and music professor Mike Leckrone.
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 Payroll Services and Benefits Services.
Martin gives look at life as new chancellor
The following column from Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin is the first in what will be a regular feature in Wisconsin Week.
New SoHE curator ready to teach, reach out
Maya Lea, the new curator of the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection in the School of Human Ecology (SoHE), dove enthusiastically into her position from her first day on the job.
Office creates online forum for global topic discussions
Global Studies and the Offices of the Dean of Students have launched the second WI-Global Forum.
Team discovers brain pathway responsible for obesity
Reported in the Oct. 3 issue of Cell, the findings —from a study in mice —point to a completely new approach to treating and preventing obesity in humans. The discovery also offers hope for new ways to treat related disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases — the most prevalent health problems in the United States and the developed world.
Libraries to participate in Open Access Day
Oct. 14 has been declared Open Access Day, and the UW–Madison Libraries will host several efforts to promote the event.
Spoken word’s best featured in ‘Passing the Mic’
The Passing the Mic Series has become a signature event of the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) and is an important component of the annual Wisconsin Book Festival. Now in its fourth year, the event showcases spoken-word poet-performers from UW–Madison, teams of teen poets from around the country, and nationally known leaders and hip-hop performers. Passing the Mic events are scheduled for Oct. 16–18 in venues on campus and in Madison.
Biomedical engineer develops himself into ‘hybrid scientist’
Using electrospinning — a technology developed in 1934 for weaving fiber into textiles — Wan-Ju Li spins intricate webs of biodegradable nanofibers. These scaffolds, which mimic the size and layout of human collagen, enable him to culture stem cells and grow cartilage, bone, ligaments and other tissue.
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.
Second installment of Reaccreditation Project video report available
The second installment in a weekly video report showcasing major ideas emerging from the UW–Madison 2009 Reaccreditation Project features history professor Jeremi Suri.
‘Friday Night Tailgate’ coming to UW–Madison
Be part of a live program on the Big Ten Network and show your support for the Badgers.