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UW’s computing research prowess brings Microsoft to Madison
Microsoft, the world's largest computer software company, will open an advanced development laboratory in Madison later this spring, helping expand on a highly productive 20-year research and alumni relationship between the company and the University of Wisconsin–Madison computer sciences department. Read More
Adam Nickel to be remembered by Crazylegs runners
More than 60 runners participating in Saturday's Crazylegs Classic will be running in memory of Adam Nickel, a University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy student who died after completing last month's Little Rock Marathon. Read More
UW-Madison will host human-powered vehicle challenge
The University of Wisconsin–Madison this weekend will host the 25th annual American Society of Mechanical Engineers Human Powered Vehicle Challenge. Read More
UW-Madison part of DOE-funded ‘microgrid’ collaboration
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers will collaborate with industrial and government partners on a $14 million project to implement a microgrid power backup system at the nation's fifth-largest incarceration facility-the Santa Rita Jail. Read More
Milestones
Andrew Cohn, director of government and association relations for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, received the Bayh-Dole Award from the Association of University Technology Managers. Read More
Child care, family resources office offers family photo day
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources presents a family event: “Family Photo Day.” The event will be held from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at Allen Centennial Gardens (rain date is Sunday, June 22). Read More
UBS makes gift to need-based scholarship initiative
he University Book Store has joined a faculty fundraising effort for need-based scholarships at UW–Madison. Read More
UW–Madison opens Center for the First-Year Experience
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE), formerly Orientation and New Student Programs, officially opened this month. Read More
Art department to host memorial for Gelsy Verna
The art department will host a public memorial service at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in honor of art professor Gelsy Verna (1961-2008), who died in Madison on March 11. The memorial will be held in the banquet room of the University Club. Read More
Students available for spring chores
Now that the winter snow has finally receded, thoughts turn to reseeding the lawn, or at least removing the detritus of winter and getting things spruced up for spring. Put down that rake — students in the Concert Choir want to help. Read More
Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social set for May 8 on Bascom Hill
Be sure to block off some time on your calendar for the sixth annual Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 8. Several… Read More
Libraries, DoIT to host May 2 symposium
Two national leaders in digital research in the humanities are key presenters this spring in a UW–Madison symposium jointly sponsored by the libraries and the Division of Information Technology. Read More
Family establishes Zimmermann scholarship fund
Brittany Zimmermann’s family has established a scholarship fund designed to honor her memory and assist other worthy students with educational expenses. Read More
School of Education honors faculty, staff
Seven people have been selected to receive 2008 Distinguished Achievement Awards, the highest honor the School of Education bestows upon current faculty and staff. Read More
UWPD distributes Chief’s Awards
The UW Police Department recently honored 15 members of the university community with Chief’s Awards for their tireless efforts to develop a campuswide policy on the use of mopeds. Read More
Academic Staff Award winners honored
Nine UW–Madison professionals have been honored with the 2008 Academic Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence. Read More
Student Personnel Association distributes annual awards
The Student Personnel Association (SPA) honored seven staff members with Outstanding Achievement Awards. The honors were distributed during a luncheon held on April 16. Read More
Dance program celebrates season with spring concert
Choreography by Alan Sener, protégé of modern choreographer Louis Falco, along with works by Dance Program artists will be showcased in the Spring Dance Concert at 8 p.m. on –Saturday, April 24–26, in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space at Lathrop Hall. Read More