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Diversity forum to address areas of success

September 22, 2010

Last year’s diversity forum planted the idea that UW–Madison’s drive toward excellence is tied to the diversity of the institution. This year, organizers will build on that idea, focusing on a theme of “Cultivating Excellence: Nurturing the Seeds of Success.” Read More

Friends book sale to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 2

September 22, 2010

The fall book sale, organized by the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Oct. 2, in conjunction with the… Read More

UW-Madison entrepreneurship programs make top 25 list

September 22, 2010

The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison was recognized by The Princeton Review for Entrepreneur magazine as having one of the top 25 entrepreneurship programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in the country. Read More

UW-Madison economist estimates two-year $3.1 billion deficit for Wisconsin

September 22, 2010

A new analysis suggests Wisconsin faces a budget deficit of at least $3.1 billion in the state's next two-year budget cycle - $400 million more than recently reported numbers. Read More

Division of Student Life: New name, new changes

September 22, 2010

The Division of Student Life, formerly the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS), began the 2010–11 academic year with a new divisional name. Read More

Academic staff gallery features artwork of Georgene Pomplun

September 22, 2010

From scenes of rolling green hills and red barns in warm evening sunlight to the distinctive architecture of the UW campus, the oil paintings of Georgene Pomplun evoke the essence of life in south central Wisconsin. Read More

Report highlights strategic-plan progress

September 22, 2010

A report highlighting accomplishments during the first year of “For Wisconsin and the World,” a five-year strategic framework for the campus, is now available online. Read More

Campus diversity efforts to focus on achievement gap, shared definition

September 22, 2010

As he heads into his third year on the job as vice provost for diversity and climate, Damon Williams is putting into place what he’s learned about UW–Madison since taking his post. One of the first steps was bringing a range of diversity programs from across campus together in his office, a reorganization that happened this summer. Read More

President Obama to visit Library Mall on Sept. 28

September 21, 2010

President Barack Obama will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Tuesday, Sept. 28 as part of a rally organized by the Democratic National Committee. Read More

Campus “corpse flower” poised to bloom

September 21, 2010

The Titan Arum — a.k.a. corpse flower — is expected to bloom today (Tuesday, Sept. 21), or possibly tomorrow in the D.C. Smith Greenhouse. Once… Read More

Slide show: The Tree Doctor

September 21, 2010

New classroom offers multimedia opportunities

September 20, 2010

Students in UW–Madison’s School of Journalism & Mass Communication now have a classroom that will keep pace with their multimedia training. Read More

Slide show: Bascom Hill through the seasons

September 20, 2010

University Communications photographer Jeff Miller created this time-lapse series of Bascom Hill using photos captured weekly from a fixed location atop Mosse Humanities Building between August 2009 and August 2010. Read More

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center hires chief operating officer

September 20, 2010

Anchored in the basic research of academia and charged with generating new biofuels technologies, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) is a bit of a hybrid. Read More

UW-Madison chancellor hosts ‘Meeting of the Minds’

September 20, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will lead a dynamic conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 29, with four UW–Madison faculty at the top of their fields to cut through the chatter and tackle the issues at the core of what it means to live in a democracy in 2010. Read More

Syndicated to: Myuw.wisc.edu

Diversity forum to address areas of success

Friends book sale to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 2

UW-Madison entrepreneurship programs make top 25 list

UW-Madison economist estimates two-year $3.1 billion deficit for Wisconsin

Division of Student Life: New name, new changes

Academic staff gallery features artwork of Georgene Pomplun

Report highlights strategic-plan progress

Campus diversity efforts to focus on achievement gap, shared definition

President Obama to visit Library Mall on Sept. 28

Campus “corpse flower” poised to bloom

Slide show: The Tree Doctor

New classroom offers multimedia opportunities

Slide show: Bascom Hill through the seasons

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center hires chief operating officer

UW-Madison chancellor hosts ‘Meeting of the Minds’

Slide show: Year of the Arts Takes it to the Streets

Former Milwaukee mayor to deliver public affairs lecture

Coming to a device near you: A safer, faster Internet

Hold your noses: Titan Arum is poised to bloom

UW-Madison student mixes passions for science, dancing