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Five Questions With…
John Dreger is a senior instrumentation specialist at the Wisconsin Structural and Materials Testing Labs in the College of Engineering, where he’s worked for more than 41 years. Read More
SAFE coordinator offers insight into program
After working for SAFEwalk during his time as an undergraduate, Jacob Hahn returned to campus to serve as the coordinator of Safe Arrival For Everyone (SAFE) Nighttime Services. Read More
Major art fair taps into talents of art students
Tandem Press, the fine-art printmaking studio affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison's art department, will be among hundreds of galleries represented, as thousands of collectors and artists gather December 7-10 for fairs and events surrounding Art Basel Miami Beach, the leading international art event in the Americas. Read More
Book Smart
The Saturated World: Aesthetic Meaning, Intimate Objects, Women’s Lives, 1890-1940 (University of Tennessee Press, 2006) By Beverly Gordon, professor and chair, Department… Read More
For the record
Reminder of inclement weather guidelines The chancellor is responsible for determining if, for the safety and welfare of students and staff, classes will… Read More
Writer’s Choice
The Glass Lab will hold an open house on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be glass blowing and neon demonstrations, and work will be available for sale. Read More
Putting a massive library at the public’s fingertips
A 15-year-old home-schooled boy … College students in Illinois … The nephew of Bangladesh’s president. The people on this list have a common trait: They are all Wisconsin Idea recipients, thanks to the Digital Collections Center (UWDCC). Read More
Brighten the holidays with gifts from the university
UW–Madison gift ideas from around the campus are available for Badgers fans of all ages this holiday season. Read More
Report: Women in science see progress, but not enough
A recent National Academies of Science report illuminates issues female scientists and engineers face in universities across the nation, including UW–Madison. Read More
Wisconsin Idea: A massive library at your fingertips
A 15-year-old home-schooled boy … College students in Illinois … The nephew of Bangladesh’s president. The people on this list have a common trait: They are all Wisconsin Idea recipients, thanks to the Digital Collections Center. Read More
New admissions initiative to boost production agriculture in Wisconsin
A fall 2007 pilot admissions initiative for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is working to retain Wisconsin students who are both highly qualified and deeply committed to long-term careers in Wisconsin agriculture. Read More
Five UW faculty inducted into national academies
Five University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been recognized for their research accomplishments through recent induction into the National Academies. 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… Read More
WAA offers official bowl tours
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), an official travel partner of UW Athletics, offers fans complete Capital One Bowl tour packages. Read More
Staff member answers Oprah’s call
In October, April Kigeya was checking the “Oprah Winfrey Show” Web site for last-minute reservations and saw that the show was looking for audience members who wanted to do something challenging for someone they didn’t know. She quickly answered the call. Read More
Still time to contribute to Partners in Giving
There is still time to contribute to Partners in Giving (the state, university and UW Hospital and Clinics combined campaign of Dane County). It officially ended on Nov. 30, but contributions are still being accepted. Read More
Top state officials to discuss Wisconsin’s environment
Four members of Gov. Jim Doyle’s cabinet whose agencies handle a broad spectrum of environmental and resource management concerns will discuss the environment at a free public forum at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State St. Read More
Historian, influential campus leader E. David Cronon dies at age 82
E. David Cronon, an influential and revered former dean of the College of Letters and Sciences and history professor for more than four decades at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died early this morning (Dec. 5) after a brief illness. He was 82. Read More