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HR Design sets more campus engagement sessions in May
The campus community will get a chance to learn more and share ideas about the HR Design project at several events scheduled for this month.
UW-Madison student named to magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” list
Pictured in the glamorous setting of Manhattan, one of a select few who have a special wardrobe from Ralph Lauren and graced the set of the national "Mo'nique" television talk show as a guest performer, in person Jasmine Mans is disarmingly humble and grounded.
Prepare for Bike to Work Week with seminar on confident commuting
The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery and UWell, the university’s new wellness initiative, will co-host a free seminar to kick off Bike to Work Week (May 14-18) on Monday, May 14, at noon in the Forum of the Discovery Building.
Deaf-communication pioneer to receive honorary degree
On May 18, Rob Engelke, chief executive officer of Ultratec, Inc., will receive an honorary doctorate at a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Engelke was cited for creating extraordinary advances that have enabled deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide to communicate via telephone.
Student Personnel Association honors nine for excellence
The Student Personnel Association recently honored the efforts of nine individuals with its Outstanding Achievement Awards.
UW couple competes Sunday in “Amazing Race” finale
On Sunday, “The Amazing Race” will come to an end for Major Dave Brown, Jr. and his wife, Rachel.
HawkCam attracts thousands of viewers
There’s only one thing growing faster than the three feathery lumps in the hawk’s nest on Weeks Hall: their audience.
UW staff member receives award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
For her dedication to ending sexual violence, Carmen Hotvedt, a Violence Prevention Specialist for University Health Services at UW–Madison, will be honored with a 2012 Voices of Courage Award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA).
Native American student organization hosts annual spring pow-wow
Wunk Sheek, a Native American student organization at UW–Madison, will welcome the campus community and the general public to the 29th annual Wunk Sheek Spring Pow-Wow on Saturday, May 5.
UW Design Gallery opens virtual space
"Design 2012: First Annual Student Virtual Exhibition" will be shown from 1-1:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, before "Escape," the Textile and Apparel Student Association runway fashion show, and again at 8 p.m. after the show, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Union South, Varsity Hall, 1308 W. Dayton St.
Berquam: If you attend Mifflin, be safe, smart
University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is hoping students decide to skip the Mifflin Street block party this weekend. But if they do attend, she's suggesting they listen closely to public safety officials and remember that dangerous behavior can have long-lasting consequences.
At smallest scale, liquid crystal behavior portends new materials
Liquid crystals, the state of matter that makes possible the flat screen technology now commonly used in televisions and computers, may have some new technological tricks in store.
Moped changes being made to increase campus safety
Drivers of mopeds will now be able to count on a parking spot starting Sept. 1 when a new parking system goes into effect.
Bike thefts up, police offer anti-theft tips
The UW–Madison Police Department is reporting an increase in campus bicycle thefts.
UW professor honored by American Society for Microbiology
Ching Kung, professor of genetics and microbiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.
Bartz to address graduates at spring commencement
Carol Bartz, the former CEO and president of Autodesk and Yahoo!, is returning to her alma mater to deliver the charge to the graduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's four commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin coalitions encouraged to apply for community transformation grants
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources today announced that communities across the state can apply for grants to create healthier places to live, work and play through the Transform Wisconsin Fund. The fund will competitively award community grants to more than 30 nonprofit organizations or local governments across the state.
Dogs at the UW to visit eight campus locations May 1-15
It won’t be long before final exams, commencement, and the end of the spring semester, and it can be a very stressful time for students.
Biochemistry complex blends old with new
The Biochemistry Complex located next to Henry Mall looks a lot different than decades ago. But you wouldn’t necessarily know that at first glance.