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UW-Madison graduate tapped for top USGS post
June 21, 2006University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus Mark D. Myers recently was nominated to be director of the U.S. Geological Survey by President George W. Bush. Read More
NewsLab’s Midwest News Index tracks local TV coverage
June 20, 2006The Midwest News Index (MNI) has begun tracking the content of local television news in nine markets spanning five Midwestern states as part of a study that will be the most comprehensive examination ever conducted on the content of local broadcast news. Read More
Law School diversity successes chronicled in new book
June 15, 2006A new publication traces the history and success stories behind the Legal Education Opportunities Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School. Read More
Historic Olin House set for renovation
June 15, 2006Design work on a privately funded renovation of Olin House, the official residence of the University of Wisconsin–Madison chancellor, will begin this summer, university officials announced today (June 15). Read More
Students earn high marks in business plan competitions
June 14, 2006University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business students and alumni recently placed among the top finalists in two business plan competitions. Read More
Five track athletes named academic all-district
June 5, 2006Five members of the University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s track and field teams have been named to their respective 2006 College Sports Information Directors of America/ ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 teams. Read More
Archive of national student leadership launched
May 31, 2006The University of Wisconsin–Madison has established a new National Student Leadership Archive and Resource Center, a collaborative effort between the UW–Madison Libraries and the Wisconsin Historical Society. Read More
UW health officials: Campus drinking water is safe
May 26, 2006Recent news coverage has highlighted the issue of elevated levels of manganese (greater than 50 micrograms per liter) found in Madison Water Utility wells No. 3 and No. 10. The University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and University Research Park are not served by either of the affected wells, according to Rick Johnson, director of the Environmental Health Program at University Health Services (UHS). Read More
New agreement smoothes road from Northwoods to UW–Madison
May 17, 2006A new agreement between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Nicolet College in Rhinelander will simplify the path for Northwoods students interested in transferring between the two institutions. Read More
10th anniversary of Pet Pals at Children’s Hospital
May 16, 2006On June 1, the Pet Pals program will celebrate its 10th anniversary of providing companionship and comfort to hospitalized children. Read More
Teaching symposium to focus on diverse learning styles
May 10, 2006The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, scheduled for May 17-19, will explore the growing body of research on how diverse individual learning styles often determine academic success. Read More
Provost announces vice chancellor transition
May 10, 2006Provost Patrick Farrell has announced that Professor Virginia (Gina) Sapiro will step down from her role as associate vice chancellor for teaching and learning on Aug. 1. Read More
Bike to Work Week held May 13-19
May 10, 2006Spring temperatures and longer days create the perfect setting for cycling, and Bike to Work Week, scheduled for May 13-19, is a great chance to renew your relationship with your bicycle. Read More
Timetable goes online: Bidding farewell to a campus institution
May 10, 2006Beginning in fall 2006, editions of the fall and spring Timetable at UW–Madison will only be available online. The paper version of the summer Timetable will continue to be produced. Read More
University, Madison police urge attention to safety
May 9, 2006In the wake of several recent downtown robberies, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Madison police departments are asking the campus community to pay extra attention to personal safety. Read More
Prevention encouraged for campus after mumps diagnosis
April 25, 2006Prevention steps are being encouraged after a 20-year-old undergraduate was diagnosed with the first case of mumps to appear in the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community. Read More
UW-Madison’s cluster-hiring initiative shows signs of delivering on its promise
April 20, 2006Seven years after the University of Wisconsin–Madison's cluster-hiring initiative was outlined by former Chancellor David Ward, the program is producing numerous accomplishments. Read More
Cervical cancer awareness forum tonight
April 17, 2006State Sen. Lena Taylor, the Wisconsin State Director of Women In Government, will present an educational forum on cervical cancer tonight (Monday, April 17th) from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street (across from the Memorial Union). Read More
Farm Fresh Atlas makes local eating easy
April 17, 2006Have longer days and warmer weather whetted your appetite for crisp asparagus, sweet spinach and crunchy salad greens, fresh from the farm? Or perhaps spring has turned your thoughts to locally grown meat, eggs, flowers, honey, maple syrup, cheese and other food and farm products grown close to home. If so, the "Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas" is your link to locally grown food. Read More
Earth Day teach-in to focus on global warming threats
April 17, 2006A group of zoology undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host an Earth Day Teach-In on Saturday, April 22, to inform the public about the current and future impacts of global warming. Read More