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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
UW Business Resource Directory now available online
The UW Business Resource Directory is now available online to help businesses quickly search for resources throughout the University of Wisconsin System. Read More
Controlling confusion: Researchers make insight into memory, forgetting
Why do we forget? Do memories decay on their own, or are they harmed by interference from similar memories? Using a technique called "transcranial magnetic stimulation," brain researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison may have found the answer. Read More
Office of Corporate Relations welcomes new hires
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) recently welcomed two new hires to its staff. Cynthia Sweet and Brad Ricker both joined OCR as university-business liaisons last month. Read More
Pláticas help Latino immigrants discover keys to U.S. culture, maintain own
With a collaborative team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the community, a researcher has designed and implemented a combined research program and educational service for Latino immigrant families and Spanish-speaking child-care givers. Read More
Teaching and Learning Symposium call for proposals
The Ninth Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium is a two-day event for faculty, staff, postdoctoral and graduate students aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning. Read More
Sorority members make high school dreams come true
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Panhellenic Association will host its annual "Dream Dress" event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the On Wisconsin Room of the Red Gym, 716 Langdon St. Read More
UW-Madison’s accounting programs ranked in top 10
Both the undergraduate and graduate accounting programs of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business have been ranked in the top 10 in the nation by Public Accounting Report. Read More
Office offers student-parents assistance in raising children
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Child Care and Family Resources helps students adjust to parenthood with financial assistance and other support. Read More
Native Nations photo scheduled
To commemorate the end of November's Native American Heritage Month, all Native American members of the campus community are invited to the top of Bascom Hill at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, for a group photo. Read More
Combustible Christmas special coming to public television
Chemistry is still a hot ticket in town. As in past years, the popular holiday lectures by University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri, scheduled for Dec. 2-3, are sold out, according to organizers. Read More
UW-Madison launches student-wage review
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley will appoint a committee of students, faculty and staff to review and, if warranted, recommend market-based increases to student hourly wage scales. Read More