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Taking a fresh look at employee recruiting
The story behind the improbable journey of Adin Palau and his family from Havana, Cuba, to Madison eight years ago is a testament to how persistence, luck, hard work, community involvement and good advice can change lives forever.
Notable graduates: Spring 2008 commencement
Approximately 5,000 students will receive degrees from UW–Madison during spring commencement ceremonies May 16-18. Following are stories of some individual students who have done remarkable work while on campus.
‘Dean of financial aid’ celebrates 50 years of service
Wally Douma, legendary “dean of financial aid,” is celebrating 50 years of service to UW–Madison.
Alumna to ‘mix it up’ on the Food Network
Mary Nolan, a 2004 graduate in journalism, will star in the Food Network’s Chic & Easy, a cooking show that focuses on creating elegant dishes that are accessible and simple to make. The show debuts Sunday, May 18.
Chancellor Wiley’s message on the earthquake tragedy in China
As the UW–Madison community grows more globally interconnected each year, tragedies such as the devastating earthquake that struck southwest China this week are felt here on a more deeply personal level. My heartfelt condolences go out to colleagues, students, alumni and friends from China who are coping directly with the trauma and uncertainly of this unfolding disaster.
‘Wisconsin Votes’ explores lively history of state voting behavior
Growing up in a politically divided house — with a Democratic mother and a Republican father — may have been one of the best things that could have happened to Robert Booth Fowler.
Geography students put local foods on the map
As temperatures warm, farm fields begin to green and outdoor farmers' markets get under way, the time is ripe for thinking about local foods. For Madison residents, finding locally produced foods is now just a mouse click away.
Feds announce decision to list polar bear as threatened species
After a series of delays, the U.S. Department of the Interior today (May 14) announced that, on the recommendation of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the polar bear will be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
No students injured in fraternity house fire
A major fire destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house at 237 Langdon St. in the early hours of Tuesday, May 13. The house was evacuated and no UW–Madison students were hurt, although one Madison fire fighter suffered minor injuries
UW-Madison builds new entrepreneurship learning community
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will launch a new living and learning community next fall for students interested in entrepreneurship.
Class works to protect Wisconsin lakes in service learning project
The mention of Eurasian water-milfoil and zebra mussels in Dominique Brossard's strategic communication class last February had students rolling their eyes and swapping puzzled looks. But after a semester of carefully tailoring multimedia campaigns to help a Wisconsin non-profit group get the word out about lake preservation, that initial bewilderment was replaced by an enthusiasm that could help keep state lakes free of invasive species.
Notable graduates: Leann Barden — Research leads to help for dysphagia sufferers
UW-Madison food science graduate Leann Barden made a commitment to the field when she began researching and developing beverages suitable for people diagnosed with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that affects nearly 18 million adults and children and is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Notable graduates: David Blodgett — Concrete accomplishments on the water
When competitors from other schools hear about David Blodgett of UW–Madison's Concrete Canoe team, they generally have the response: "That's not fair."
Notable graduates: Brandon Gador — Co-Founder of Powered Green LLC
Brandon Gador, a business student majoring in marketing, didn't like the prospect of graduating into a stuffy desk job. So, when the opportunity to enroll in Professor Phil Kim's courses in entrepreneurship and venture creation arose, he jumped at the chance, and throughout the process, developed a feasible idea for a business with a UW–Madison peer.
Notable graduates: Stacy Knuth — Paving way for future Wisconsin entrepreneurs
As marketing and supply chain management graduate Stacy Knuth heads for a promising future at Proctor & Gamble, her campus commitment to service will be cherished by UW–Madison students for generations to come.
Notable graduates: Craig Kohn — A passion for agricultural education
In the process of applying for grants to conduct his own environmental research, Craig Kohn was asked to take the lead on implementing an environmental education program through the Wisconsin Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association. Unenthusiastic at first, Kohn soon discovered his passion for education.
Notable graduates: Ryosuke Shibuya — Breaking through language barriers
When Ryosuke Shibuya came to Madison in 2002, he had more of an adjustment to make than the average freshmen. Arriving from his home country of Japan, Shibuya did not speak any English. Six years later, he's graduating with a degree in history.
Support offered to students displaced by fraternity fire
The campus and Madison communities are coming together to respond to a fire early this morning (May 13) that destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house, 237 Langdon St.
Notable graduates: Joe Simler — Headed to the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium
When Wisconsin native Joe Simler stepped foot on the UW–Madison campus as a freshman in 2004, little did he know four years later he would be assisting a 30-member sales staff charged with filling seats at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the largest stadium in the NFL at 3 million square feet.