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Five Questions With…
With this issue, Wisconsin Week is introducing this feature, in which we’ll ask a faculty or staff member, chosen at random, to give readers…
Milestones
Appointed Baha Balantekin, Eugene P. Wigner Professor of Physics, was elected councillor of the American Physical Society (APS). APS is governed by the…
University to launch pilot for licensed apparel
UW-Madison will launch a pilot program requiring companies producing officially licensed apparel products to purchase 25 percent of their goods from factories that allow a union, representative body or the right of free association for workers.
Renowned designers jury student work for exhibition
Students in textiles, apparel or interior design at UW–Madison will receive a sort of professional critique as part of the new exhibition “Design 2006,” opening on Friday, Jan. 27, in the Gallery of Design in the School of Human Ecology.
Artists sought for UW-themed CowParade Wisconsin designs
The University of Wisconsin is accepting proposals from artists to create UW-themed cow designs for this summer’s CowParade Wisconsin.
Hip-hop from Africa performs at Union Theater
In Wolof, a language of Senegal, “Daara J” means “school of life.” It also means socially conscious political hip-hop in Senegal, thanks to the efforts of the band Daara J. Madison will be able to hear what hip-hop sounds like in Senegal as the trio performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Max Kade Institute plans event on German-American culture
The Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies will hold a poster unveiling and panel presentation titled “How German is American?”
L&S names new associate dean
Ann Groves Lloyd has been named associate dean of Student Academic Affairs (SAA) in the College of Letters & Science.
Ladson-Billings receives Woman of Color award
In recognition of her contributions to scholarship and the campus community, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Kellner Family Professor in Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been named UW–Madison’s recipient of the UW System Outstanding Women of Color award.
Recent sightings
Capitol view The window panes and columns of Bascom Hall frame a winter view of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome…
Roundtable announces events
University Roundtable has announced its schedule for this spring. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Jonathan Foley of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for…
Student Personnel Association conference scheduled
The 2006 Student Personnel Association Conference will be held on Friday, Feb. 17.
University urges flu prevention
Like many institutions around the county, UW–Madison is encouraging flu prevention and preparedness measures while assembling a comprehensive response plan for a influenza pandemic, should one ever take place.
Computing upgrades completed
UW-Madison completed two major computing upgrades at the end of 2005. The Integrated Student Information System (ISIS) upgrade was successfully completed on Dec. 12 with the launch of Oracle’s v8.9 Campus Solutions software. An upgrade of the Shared Financial System was also successfully completed, providing Web-based delivery of information and moving the system from PeopleSoft 7.5 to 8.8.
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Program gives quality education in short period of time
Since its inception in 1885, nearly 18,000 students have earned certificates from the university’s Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC).
WISELI survey to analyze quality of work life for UW–Madison faculty
In collaboration with the UW Survey Center, the Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute
Alvarez to be honored by Legislature
Barry Alvarez, the coach who led the University of Wisconsin to national football prominence during 16 years as head coach, will speak to both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
UW professor wins top prize for corporate finance research
Toni M. Whited, an associate professor of finance at the UW–Madison School of Business, has won the top award for co-authoring the best paper published on corporate finance in the Journal of Finance.