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UW–Madison’s first online degree program celebrates 10 years of success
September 29, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) program celebrates 10 years of success this October. Read More
Nobel Prize winner to speak at UW–Madison
September 29, 2011Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to deliver a Hilldale Lecture on ecological and social diversity. Read More
Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
September 29, 2011University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff. Read More
Krakauer chosen to lead Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
September 29, 2011David Krakauer may have lofty plans for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, but he believes that is exactly why he was chosen to be its first director. Read More
Annual safety report available online
September 29, 2011Crime continues to be an important concern for the University of Wisconsin–Madison community. Everyone can play a role in enhancing safety, crime prevention and emergency preparedness. Read More
Nebraska chancellor introduces his university
September 29, 2011Members of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln community — faculty, staff, students, alumni and fans — are pleased to be a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, and excited about the opportunity to visit Madison. Read More
New ice cream flavor honors Taiwan-Wisconsin agricultural pact
September 29, 2011The Babcock Hall Dairy, long linked to Wisconsin’s agricultural history, has created ice cream flavors to celebrate people, places and songs. This week, a new flavor takes its place alongside Berry Alvarez and Praise to Thee, Our Almond Mocha. Read More
Employees work behind the scenes to make football Saturdays run smoothly
September 29, 2011For these UW–Madison employees, Saturdays and the weekdays leading up to them during football season are packed with action that doesn’t necessarily take place on the field, but that is essential to ensuring the quintessential game-day experience. Read More
DPI, UW–Madison School of Education project receive federal grant
September 28, 2011The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, on behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education’s World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA), has received a $10.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to build a technology-based assessment system for English learners. Read More
New Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house to be dedicated
September 28, 2011The new Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house will be dedicated at 237 Langdon St. this week, nearly three years after a fire destroyed the original historic building on the same lot. Read More
Camp Randall FanCam appears at Nebraska game
September 28, 2011More than 80,000 Badger football fans will have a chance to prove they were present when Wisconsin takes on Nebraska this Saturday, Oct. 1 in the first of many Big Ten rivalry matchups, by participating in the “Camp Randall FanCam.” Read More
Stuff ‘n’ food: Can collectible toys overcome fascination with fast food?
September 28, 2011Every parent seems to know what McDonald's knows: Food and toys outsell food alone. But could toys be used to promote the sale of healthy food as well as calorie-rich fast food? Read More
UW–Madison Diversity Forum set for Oct. 6
September 28, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate will host the annual Diversity Forum from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Union South. Read More
UW–Madison program provides reconditioned hearing aids
September 28, 2011A hearing aid recycling program that helps provide services to low-income individuals is under way, led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Communicative Disorders. Read More
UW–Madison receives $23.5 million grant for healthy transformation
September 27, 2011The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, a unit of University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today (Sept. 27) that it has received a $23.5 million federal grant to make it easier for Wisconsin residents to be and stay healthy. Read More
Extended hours planned for Badgerville for Saturday’s Nebraska game
September 27, 2011To celebrate the start of the Big Ten season, Badgerville, the official tailgate party of Wisconsin Athletics will open at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, prior to the UW vs. Nebraska game which starts at 7 p.m. Read More
Employee flu shot clinics start Oct. 3
September 27, 2011This year’s employee flu shot clinics will start Oct. 3 and will run into mid-November. Read More
MIU awards 15 new undergraduate academic and career advisers
September 27, 2011UW–Madison awarded six schools and colleges 15 new academic and career advising positions last week through the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU). Read More
Sociologist celebrates 50 years of teaching at UW–Madison
September 27, 2011Longtime professor Joe Elder is being honored for his 50 years of teaching. Read More
Business professor Carpenter passes away
September 27, 2011Mason A. Carpenter, beloved professor of strategic management, M. Keith Weikel Professor in Leadership and associate dean of evening and executive master of business administration programs in the Wisconsin School of Business, passed away on Sept. 22 after a battle with cancer. Read More