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On the road, around the globe, looking for home
We are a nation of movers. Every summer 40 million Americans pack up their kitchen tables, couches and clothing and change residences — although almost all move somewhere in the United States. Some claim this phenomenon has something to do with our history of being immigrants and risk-takers.
Writer’s Choice: Plenty of dance on tap during spring break
Campus might not have its usual student bustle because spring recess clears the classrooms from March 15–23, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do.
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.
Leadership, fundraising skills cited as traits for next chancellor
The next occupant of the chancellor’s office needs to be a strong leader, an energetic fundraiser, a student advocate, a supporter of the humanities, a legislative troubleshooter, appreciative of a global view — and that’s just the start.
UWPD offers resources on campus violence
In the wake of campus shootings in the past year at Virginia Tech, Louisiana Tech and Northern Illinois University, the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD) has developed a set of training resources for faculty and staff.
Update employee contact information through My UW portal
Employee contact information as it is recorded in the payroll system can now be modified online through the My UW–Madison portal. After logging in with your NetID and password at my.wisc.edumy.wisc.edu, click on the Work Record tab and locate the Contact Information module.
Offices receive grant to reduce worker back injuries
The offices of Human Resources (OHR) and Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) recently received a grant from the state Department of Administration’s Division of Risk Management for initiatives designed to decrease back injuries among UW–Madison custodians. Back injuries are the largest category of custodial injuries on campus.
Greenbush Day celebration set
In March 2007, more than 300 people turned out for a first-time event honoring one of Madison’s most culturally diverse and historic neighborhoods. The second Greenbush Day celebration will be held from 4–6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the university’s Welcome Center, 21 N. Park St.
Olbrich Rhapsody in Bloom event to feature Thai Pavilion
This year’s Rhapsody in Bloom event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens will feature the Thai Pavilion and Garden, which was a gift to UW–Madison from the Thai government and the Thai chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
UW–Madison biochemist elected to National Academy of Sciences
Judith Kimble, a professor of biochemistry and genetics and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, has been elected to a three-year term as councilor for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
CALS honors Kohl as friend of Wisconsin
Officials from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences have recognized U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) for his years of service to his state and UW–Madison, his alma mater.
Collaboration key to Union Theater’s success
Ralph Russo, cultural arts director of the Wisconsin Unions and Union Theater director, says that the magic experienced at the Union Theater is the result of a collaborative process: “We are not an ‘I’ organization; we’re a team. At the theater, students drive the programming and the staff works to support that. This arrangement is unique in higher education. Usually, campus performing arts facilities are not connected to campus/student unions.”
Office upholds remaining WARF stem cell patents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office again has upheld the claims of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) by making determinations on…
UW-Madison ‘Gaia Project’ creates environmental learning, action project for faculty and staff
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Gaia Project, a program devoted to helping faculty and staff get involved in topics related to climate, energy and sustainability, has launched this semester with more than 100 subscribers already on board.
Curiosities: Why do we dream?
Submitted by Rachel Furlow, 7th grade, Cherokee Middle School