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WAA to host Badger Huddle Nov. 9
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is hosting a special Badger Huddle event on Nov. 9 before the Wisconsin vs. Illinois football game.
Countdown to commencement begins Nov. 7
December graduates can prepare for commencement and life in the "real world" by attending UW–Madison's Countdown to Commencement on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Worried about influenza?
Flu shot clinics will be held for faculty and staff this month. The clinics are sponsored by the Safety Department and Home Health United. Those who bring insurance cards from Dean, Group Health, Physicians Plus or Unity will not be charged; for others, the charge is $15.
Advances
Dairy farmers face health insurance crisis Although farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in Wisconsin, a new study from UW–Madison shows…
Tudor dinner tickets available
The Wisconsin Union announces the upcoming 69th Annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts.
Political observer visits campus
A journalist and national political observer that George magazine named one of the 50 most influential people in politics will visit campus as the Public Affairs Writer in Residence Nov. 11-15.
Almanac
Ask Bucky Actual questions from real people, answered by the friendly folks at the Campus Information and Visitor Center. Ask CIVC…
Burning down the house
When she's not managing the office of the Psychology Department, Staci Francis is burning down houses ÷ as a volunteer firefighter and an emergency medical technician in DeForest.
Kapani’s goal: Breathing life into a vision
Ask Seema Kapani for her assessment of UW–Madison's efforts to create a more welcoming and diverse campus, and she'll tell you about 20 years of both exhilarating successes and intense frustrations.
Calendar Highlights
Accomplished cellist, pianist to perform at Union Theater Carter Brey, cello, and Christopher O’Riley, piano, will present an exciting program of cello sonatas…
Employee Matters
Long-term care
Who Knew?
Send your questions and ideas Who Knew? is intended to inform and entertain by publishing answers to questions of campus interest posed by…
Events Bulletin
Winter Painting at Green Lake Feb. 23-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Green Lake Conference Center. $125 plus lodging. 263-7815. You…
Milestones
Peter van Kan was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor in kinesiology during the summer. Chris Clark, head coach, men’s rowing…
For the Record
Grants and Fellowships Center for the Humanities Iwanter Prize Call for Nominations The Center for the Humanities announces the call for…
Sightings
That’s the spirit Olin House, the official residence of the chancellor on Prospect Avenue, was decked out for Halloween with tombstones,…
UW Hospital gets favorable bond ratings
Two of the nation's most noted investment rating agencies have given high ratings to the revenue bonds recently issued by UW Hospital and Clinics.
Nature-inspired fiber art on display at Arboretum
Pieces created by fiber artist Patricia Hable Zastrow adorn the large expanse of wall space opposite the reception desk in the Arboretum Visitor Center through Nov. 28.
Union’s Main Lounge reopens with restored original design
Memorial Union's popular Main Lounge on the second floor reopened Oct. 7, ending an eight-month remodeling project aimed at increasing the space's functionality and usage.
Finalists chosen to head facilities planning and management
A search and screen committee has selected three finalists for the university's new associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management.