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Volunteer registration for May 16 service day continues
May 4, 2011There are hundreds of opportunities still available for those who want to participate in volunteer activities on the Monday, May 16 service day. Read More
Morgridges to address graduates at spring commencement
May 4, 2011Alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university’s four undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Kohl Center. Read More
Student Personnel Association announces 2011 award recipients
May 4, 2011UW–Madison’s Student Personnel Association recently honored the energy and dedication of nine student affairs professionals with its 2011 Outstanding Achievement Awards. The honors were distributed at a luncheon held on April 27 at the new Union South. Read More
Five classified employees honored with 2011 awards
May 4, 2011Five members of the classified staff were honored with 2011 Classified Employee Recognition Awards. Read More
Division of Student Life plans Thursday memorial
May 4, 2011The Division of Student Life will remember five UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2010-11 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Carillon Tower. Read More
New voice mail system adds Web features
May 4, 2011Starting Monday, May 9, UW–Madison will have a new voice mail system with new features, at the same low monthly price. The system makes it… Read More
UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Poverty Report shows anti-poverty programs worked
May 4, 2011The third Wisconsin Poverty Report released today (Wednesday, May 4), shows that expanded tax credits and food assistance programs helped shield the state's poorest residents from the worst effects of the recession. Read More
UW-Madison geneticist elected to National Academy of Sciences
May 3, 2011Ching Kung, Vilas Professor of Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences today in recognition of his "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research." Read More
UW-Madison Faculty Senate throws its support behind public authority
May 3, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison Faculty Senate Monday backed a motion supporting the proposal to establish the university as a public authority separate from the UW System. The motion approved by the Faculty Senate also gives the University Committee, the Faculty Senate’s executive body, the flexibility to work for a compromise if the public authority proposal is removed from the budget. Read More
UW Sea Grant funding Winnebago system research on VHS fish disease
May 3, 2011Four years after the deadly fish disease viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) was first diagnosed in Wisconsin, researchers are returning to the Lake Winnebago system, the site of that discovery, to learn if the virus is still a threat and to develop a faster, cheaper test to detect its presence as a management tool. Read More
“La Moda Processa” to take place at Monona Terrace Saturday
May 3, 2011On Saturday, May 7, the School of Human Ecology and the Textile and Apparel Student Association (TASA) will host their annual design gallery and fashion show at Monona Terrace. Showcasing the work of apparel, textile and interior design students, the show is named "La Moda Processa," highlighting the phases of design. Read More
Nelson Institute director to lead environmental history society
May 3, 2011The American Society for Environmental History (ASEH) has chosen University of Wisconsin–Madison historian of science Gregg Mitman as its next president. Read More
Poor dads: A “perfect storm” of adverse events works against young families
May 3, 2011In the beginning of the 21st century economy, almost half of all children are being raised by at least one parent with a low educational background and a poor expected economic future. Read More
Changes coming to UW–Madison libraries
May 3, 2011The UW–Madison Libraries, like other departments on the UW campus, are planning for additional efficiencies in library services, resources, and operations in the face of… Read More
Karen Holden advises Sesame Street financial education initiative
May 2, 2011Karen Holden, UW–Madison Center for Financial Security affiliate and professor emerita of consumer science in the School of Human Ecology, served as an adviser on the recently launched Sesame Street financial education initiative "For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving." Read More
Undergraduate biology research symposium at Union South
May 2, 2011More than 340 undergraduate biology students will present their research at the Introductory Biology Research Symposium on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. in Varsity Hall in the new Union South. Read More
Lubar Institute develops interfaith performance program for teens
May 2, 2011"What is a courageous act?" Read More
UHS to mark 100th birthday with wellness fair, pet therapy, ice cream flavor
May 2, 2011In celebration of 100 years serving the campus as the student health center, University Health Services (UHS) is planning two days of events designed to help students become less stressed and more energized as they prepare for final exams. Read More