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Undergraduate wins prestigious Truman Scholarship

April 10, 2006

A University of Wisconsin–Madison senior is one of just 75 students nationally to be named a Truman Scholar.

Chancellor launches convocation speech contest

April 10, 2006

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley invites all current UW–Madison students to write essays on the theme "What did you learn about yourself or others during your freshman year?"

Scientists fashion semiconductors into flexible membranes

April 10, 2006

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have demonstrated a way to release thin membranes of semiconductors from a substrate and transfer them to new surfaces - an advance that could unite the properties of silicon and many other materials, including diamond, metal and even plastic.

Men’s hockey wins sixth national championship

April 8, 2006

Senior Tom Gilbert’s goal 9:32 into the third period proved to be the winner as the Wisconsin men’s hockey team defeated Boston College 2-1 Saturday night in the NCAA Championship Game at the Bradley Center.

Update on UW–Madison employees convicted of felonies

April 7, 2006

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has reached closure today on three extremely rare and arduous personnel cases involving faculty members convicted of felonies.

Excellence recognized in 2006 Distinguished Teaching Awards

April 6, 2006

Ten faculty have won 2006 Distinguished Teaching Awards.

Badgerland presence at BIO 2006

April 6, 2006

Following Monday's blockbuster announcement of a $150 million public-private investment in the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will have considerable momentum as it vies for attention at BIO 2006 this weekend in Chicago.

Dean of students search to pause to maximize student input

April 6, 2006

In order to maximize student input and participation in the selection of a new dean of students, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's search process will continue into the fall semester.

Five faculty honored for achievements with Hilldale Awards

April 5, 2006

Five faculty members have received the 2006 Hilldale Awards, which annually recognize excellence in teaching, research and service.

Kellett Mid-Career Awards presented to seven professors

April 5, 2006

Seven professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.

Employee Matters

April 5, 2006

Disability Benefits

Almanac

April 5, 2006

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Spring brings campus construction

April 5, 2006

New construction projects are beginning on campus that will affect traffic.

Timetables to be available online only this fall

April 5, 2006

Beginning in the fall, the fall and spring Timetable will be offered online only.

Regents approve new CALS master’s program

April 5, 2006

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences announces the approval of a new agroecology master’s program.

UWPD presents Chief’s Awards

April 5, 2006

Several members of the university community received Chief’s Awards from the UW Police Department at its 15th annual awards ceremony on March 20.

Crazylegs returns for 25th year

April 5, 2006

The 2006 Crazylegs Classic on Saturday, April 29, will mark the 25th anniversary of the popular event with a few changes to the event, including a revised route.

Strong job market buoys MBA placement rates

April 5, 2006

The national job market for MBA students continues to grow, with more job offers and bigger salaries particularly from employers in the consulting, financial services and consumer product industries, according to a new survey released by the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC). The national survey highlights a trend seen within the Wisconsin MBA program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business.

New Web site a clearinghouse for Earth Day events

April 5, 2006

Events inspired by Earth Day (April 22) may be scattered far and wide across southern Wisconsin, but now there's a single Web site that seeks to list them all in one place.

Amasino receives prestigious HHMI professorship

April 5, 2006

Just as a non-musician savors the resounding strains of a Beethoven symphony, University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemist Richard Amasino believes that non-scientists can appreciate the role of science in their lives. He will have a chance to advance that notion to K-12 teachers nationwide after being named a million-dollar Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor.

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