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Professional development grants, research service grants and faculty sabbaticals Guidelines for three 2007-08 UW–Madison faculty grants and programs are now available at… Read More
Internal audit undergoes changes with director retirement
Having overseen a revolution in the role of his department in UW–Madison’s administration, Jerry Lange will soon step down as director of Internal Audit after more than three decades of service. Read More
Research council begins new review of doctoral programs
The National Research Council (NRC) has begun a national review of research doctoral programs, and UW–Madison faculty, staff and students who receive questionnaires for the review are urged to complete them in a timely fashion. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff of the Employee Compensation and Benefits Services office. E-mail the office at employee@bussvc.wisc.edu, or call 263-7556 or… Read More
Major fall move-in days will affect campus traffic
An estimated 2,600 students will be moving into residence halls between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, making those the two busiest days of fall move-in activity on campus. Read More
New welcome center to open in September
The university’s new Welcome Center at 21 N. Park St. is expected to be open by mid-September, serving as a gateway to the university and the Greater Madison area and providing both campus and community visitor information. Read More
UWPD, city urge safety awareness
As a result of a series of downtown crime incidents this summer, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to maintain a heightened awareness of their own personal safety, especially if walking late at night. Read More
Book Smart
Stories about paranormal experiences don’t surprise Blum. “I’d tell people I was doing the book and they’d respond by telling me their own personal… Read More
Staffing changes in store for Dean of Students offices
The Offices of the Dean of Students will have several familiar faces working in its units this fall. Read More
New federal grants reflect UW–Madison preeminence
Eight of UW–Madison’s international and area studies programs have been awarded a combined total of nearly $4 million per year from 2006-10) in federal Title VI grants under the National Resource Center (NRC) and Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Read More
23rd annual Dog Jog planned for Sept. 17
The School of Veterinary Medicine will again hold its annual Dog Jog Benefit for Homeless Animals at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. Read More
Convocation to welcome first-year students to UW–Madison
All faculty and staff members are invited to join Chancellor John D. Wiley, interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam and Mayor Dave Cieslewicz in welcoming first-year students to campus at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students on Friday, September 1. Read More
Student develops open gym sessions for those with disabilities
Inspired by the strength and determination of the students she assisted in an adapted fitness class, Megan Petrik, a senior in psychology, developed a successful proposal for a Leadership Trust Award aimed at expanding opportunities at UW–Madison for individuals with disabilities. Read More
Spotlight: Summer Events
Spotlight: Summer Events Photos: Jeff Miller Graduating students receive a diploma, group photo and a few… Read More
UW-Madison makes list of LGBT-friendly campuses
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized as one of the 100 best campuses for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in "The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students," the first comprehensive campus guide to offer such a list in the United States. Read More
International law program names associate director
Legal scholar and attorney Sumudu Atapattu has been named associate director of the Global Legal Studies Initiative, a joint program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School and UW–Madison Division of International Studies. Read More
Perspectives on the Hurricane Katrina anniversary
Aug. 29 will mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which brought devastation to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has experts who can offer perspectives on the anniversary. Read More
Working with people on behalf of water
A University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering professor is using his expertise as a hydrologist to help assess the hurricane protection system in New Orleans. Read More