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All-Campus Party 2006 celebrates end of school year
All-Campus Party 2006 offers numerous events to help University of Wisconsin–Madison students unwind before the hectic week of finals and celebrate the onset of spring and the end of another school year.
Common to headline All-Campus Party concert
The University of Wisconsin–Madison student-planned All-Campus Party (ACP) will present Common as the headline act for this year's Badger Blowout Concert on Wednesday, April 26, at the UW Field House.
UW-Madison adds programs to ResearchChannel
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is adding several new programs to the ResearchChannel, the 24-hour network for the broadcast of faculty research findings, institutional lectures, interviews, panel discussions and documentaries from the world's leading research universities.
Alumni weekend will bring storied UW graduates back to campus
Some of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's most illustrious graduates will be on campus on Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, for Alumni Weekend 2006.
UW-Madison’s cluster-hiring initiative shows signs of delivering on its promise
Seven years after the University of Wisconsin–Madison's cluster-hiring initiative was outlined by former Chancellor David Ward, the program is producing numerous accomplishments.
Book Smart
Before the Chilean government vanquished the indigenous Mapuche people at the end of the 19th century, heavy forests and abundant rivers, lakes and coastal inlets teemed with resources, everything the Mapuche needed to survive. “When they were resettled after the military defeat, they were left with a fraction of their original territory and without the skills or tools to farm it appropriately,”Florencia Mallon, professor of history, says. Not surprisingly, poverty followed.
Men’s hockey team finishes a dream season with championship
If you took Hollywood’s brightest scriptwriters and turned them loose on college hockey, they would have failed in creating a more storybook storyline for the 2005-06 UW men’s ice hockey season.
Faculty, staff to receive earnings statements electronically only
This spring, UW–Madison is making a major effort to eliminate paper copy earnings statements for faculty and staff.
Veterans Services office offers support to returning student military
Michaela Marquardt spent four years as a maintenance data systems analyst in the U.S. Air Force, working on military aircraft in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar.
Osteoporosis drug proves effective against breast cancer
Initial results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR, show the drug raloxifene, currently used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, works as well as tamoxifen in reducing breast cancer risk for postmenopausal women at increased risk of the disease.
Singers to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital
In a special spring performance to benefit the new American Family Children’s Hospital, the Wisconsin Singers will perform their new show, “Let’s Go to the Movies,” on Thursday, April 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Tornado drill planned for April 20
Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed this week as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
Kinesiology Club plans 10th annual poker run/walk
Continuing its tradition of making exercise fun and accessible for everyone, the Kinesiology Club has organized the 10th Annual 5k Poker Run/Walk co-sponsored by University Health Services (UHS).
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.
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…