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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
Wear red to celebrate Badger Spirit Day this Friday
Badger spirit will be on display this Friday as University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and friends around the world show their support for university. 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
For The Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
Writer’s Choice: Hoofers hold first outdoor gear resale
For more than 40 years, Wisconsin Hoofers has been getting people outside to enjoy winter sports by outfitting them with inexpensive gear with its resale of ski equipment. Now, Hoofers is launching its first Outdoor Gear Resale and organizers hope it will also become a campus tradition. Read More
College of Letters and Science announces honors
Gary Sandefur, dean of the College of Letters and Science, announces the winners of the 2007–08 College of Letters and Science Academic Staff Excellence Awards, Advising Awards and Classified Staff Excellence Awards. Read More
