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Students urged to assess fire safety
In the wake of Nov. 18's tragic downtown fire, University of Wisconsin–Madison students are being urged to take time to inspect their houses, apartments or residence hall rooms for potential fire risks. Read More
Mildred Fish-Harnack: Back To Berlin
WISC-TV has published on its Web site a collection of stories, video and slide shows about Mildred Fish-Harnack, a UW–Madison graduate who was a major force in the underground resistance to the Nazis, and ultimately executed on the direct orders of Adolph Hitler. Read More
Big Ten Network deal funds financial aid, libraries, athletics
A minimum revenue guarantee of more than $6.1 million from the Big Ten Network will make it possible to increase need-based scholarships to University of Wisconsin–Madison students, enhance campus libraries and keep UW athletics competitive, Chancellor John D. Wiley and Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez announced Friday. Read More
Online Chinese course connects business professionals to UW–Madison language resources
UW-Madison's Language Institute, in partnership with the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, is making it easier for busy, working professionals to acquire Chinese language skills with a new three-credit, online course that nontraditional students can fit into their schedules. Read More
Late fall unveils a banquet of choral music opportunities
The end of the semester is high performance season for the university's choral groups, when they present pieces they have mastered while perfecting their ensemble singing skills. Read More
Program brings students to Washington, D.C., for global experiences
The phrase "once a Badger, always a Badger" often applies to alumni's continued support of University of Wisconsin–Madison athletics after graduation, but in the case of at least one academic program, the Washington, D.C., Undergraduate Semester in International Affairs in the Division of International Studies, it has meant much more. Read More
Beowulf’s world comes to life in new book
A new Hollywood film opening in theaters Friday, Nov. 16, employs special effects wizardry to tell the story of Beowulf, but a just-released illustrated edition of the epic tale from a UW–Madison English professor comes much closer to showing us the world where the action takes place. Read More
Employee Matters
Dependent status changes Employees’ dependent children are eligible for coverage under the following plans: state group health insurance, state group life insurance spouse and… Read More
Program brings students to Washington, D.C., for global experiences
The phrase “once a Badger, always a Badger” often applies to alumni’s continued support of UW athletics after graduation, but in the case of at least one academic program, the Washington, D.C., Undergraduate Semester in International Affairs Semester in the International Studies Department, it has meant much more. Read More
The man with the dream job on campus: director of educational travel
You name it: China, Nicaragua, Mongolia, Panama, Africa … Doug Whittle, director of the Division of Continuing Studies’ Educational Travel Program, has been there — with a pack on his back and tour book in his hand. Read More
Two productions address disabilities, racism
Interethnic racism and the stress of caring for a child with disabilities are not generally dinner party conversation starters. As one director said, it’s not civilized to talk about in polite company. Read More
Berquam announces ODOS changes
Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently announced staff appointments to several key student life units. Read More
Student debt levels continue to rise
Undergraduate student loan debt at the university continues to climb, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Average loan debt… Read More
Order Thanksgiving dinner to go from Wisconsin Union
Precooked turkey dinners with all the trimmings are available to order from the Wisconsin Union’s catering division until Friday, Nov. 16. Read More
Bridging the divide between math and biology
As a mathematician who has navigated the field of biology for nearly a decade, mathematics professor Julie Mitchell has some sage advice for those who choose to follow. Never hesitate to ask a “dumb” question. Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know something. Meanwhile, show some bravado. Read More
Sale showcases student potential, affordable art
The Wisconsin Union’s ties to the art world include a legacy of support for UW–Madison’s student artists, with much of the work displayed in each union building coming from students. This support, however, isn’t limited to just displaying art: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee also organizes an annual student art sale, offering students a chance to price and sell their work to the public. Read More
Exhibit chronicles 100 years of medical education at UW–Madison
For a school that began in an attic, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has done rather well during the last 100 years. Read More
Campus invited to segregated fee forum
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) will hold a public comment forum on proposed changes to the policies governing how student segregated fees are distributed to student organizations. Read More
UW-Madison political scientist chosen to observe Australian elections
Kenneth Mayer, a University of Wisconsin–Madison political scientist, will travel to Australia as part of an international delegation observing that nation's federal elections on Saturday, Nov. 24. Read More
Global engineering forum targets looming engineering shortage
The United States and the world face severe shortages of engineers by the year 2025, according to research based on U.S. Bureau of Labor data. The challenge of developing leaders in the changing engineering and technical workforce will be explored during the third annual University of Wisconsin–Madison Engineering Executives Forum. Read More