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ASM’s Union, living-wage referenda to be rerun this fall
After a long and heated campaign, Associated Students of Madison election referenda concerning the future of the Wisconsin Union and “living wages” for some limited-term employees (LTEs) will be rerun this fall.
Employees encouraged to attend recognition social
The fourth annual Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social will be held from 1:30–3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, on Bascom Hill.
No spring bulbs in campus flower beds this year
The usual spring bulb displays won’t be blooming in campus flower beds this year.
Library liaisons program restructured for easier identification
Library liaisons are now listed on a Web site, allowing departments to easily identify their liaisons.
Micro grants now offered to UW–Madison entrepreneurs
The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) announces the availability of UW–Madison Startup Initiative Micro Grants to assist faculty, staff and student entrepreneurs to build business and financial connections leading to development and growth of their startup companies.
Staff directory to be offered only online this fall
Starting in this fall, the university’s staff directory will no longer be printed centrally.
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Conference to address status of less commonly taught languages in U.S.
The ninth annual meeting of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages will explore issues surrounding heritage language learning, bilingual education, distance learning, outreach and advocacy initiatives, as well as the use of technology in teaching less commonly taught languages, including controversies and pedagogical implications in the teaching of Arabic.
Fraternity chef featured on Martha Stewart show
University of Wisconsin–Madison social fraternity Delta Tau Delta Fraternity will be featured on the Thursday, April 20, edition of "Martha," Martha Stewart's new lifestyle and cooking show.
On a fly’s wing, scientists tally evolution’s winners and losses
A team of scientists from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have revealed the discovery of the molecular mechanisms that allow animals to switch genes on or off to gain or lose anatomical characteristics.
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley issued a statement following the State Building Commission's approval of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery project.
EPA recognizes UW–Madison as a top workplace for commuters
The broad range of transportation options available to commuters at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has landed the campus one of 12 national awards given this year for its commuter friendliness.
International outreach conference to examine best practices
Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elizabeth Burmaster, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Title VI and Fulbright-Hays National Outreach Conference, as world studies outreach specialists from across the nation come together April 27-29 in Madison.
Burrill competition to focus on security, sustainable energy issues
From sustainable energy sources for developing countries to affordable unmanned aerial security vehicles, student entrepreneurs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are creating solutions for today's most challenging problems.
University Theatre plumbs artistic price of success in season finale
Donald Margulies’ Obie Award-winner “Sight Unseen”will wrap the University Theatre season, with performances Thursday-Saturday, April 20-22 and 27-29.
Pro Arte Quartet promises ‘unruly’ concert fare
A premiere of Tamar Diesendruck’s third string quartet promises quite a wild evening for fans of UW–Madison’s Pro Arte String Quartet.
‘Official Muslim Comedy Tour’ seeks to educate, entertain
Following the principle that entertainment is one of the most effective educational tools, “Allah Made Me Funny: The Official Muslim Comedy Tour” will butt heads (figuratively speaking, of course) with bias, intolerance and other social ills in a performance at UW–Madison on Friday, April 21.