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University plans Martin Luther King Jr. tributes
January 11, 2005The UW will play a larger role in this year's local tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read More
New construction continues on campus
January 11, 2005Construction crews have been busy on campus as workers put finishing touches on building projects and begin new ones. Read More
Mentors connect academic staff
January 11, 2005With close to 16,000 employees and more than 40,000 students at the UW, trying to understand how the university functions may be just as difficult as trying to understand the governance of a city. The Academic Staff Mentoring Program aims to help staff become more familiar with the university, foster connections across departments, and promote professional and personal development. Read More
Morgridge Center director announces retirement
January 11, 2005Mary Rouse, who has served UW–Madison for nearly 38 years, most notably as dean of students and director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service, has announced plans to retire in June. Read More
Engineering department announces name change
January 11, 2005For some, industrial engineering calls to mind factories and smokestacks, time study, plant layout and work measurement, says Harry Steudel, Emerson Electric Professor in Total Quality and chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering. Read More
UW Hospital, WSEU reach tentative settlement
January 11, 2005UW Hospital and Clinics and Local 1942 and Council 24 of the Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) have reached tentative agreement on a new contract. Read More
Kites on Ice returns to Memorial Union
January 11, 2005Kites on Ice, a Wisconsin winter kite festival that attracted an estimated 80,000 visitors to campus last year, will return to Memorial Union and the ice of Lake Mendota on Saturday, Feb. 5, and Sunday, Feb. 6. Read More
Graduate School names interim associate deans
January 11, 2005Graduate School Dean Martin Cadwallader has tapped three veteran faculty members to assume key interim posts within the school. Read More
Asian disaster sparks university concern
December 30, 2004The massive devastation and rising health concerns from Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis in Asia are "heart-wrenching for the world and for our campus community," says Chancellor Wiley. Read More
Hong: Reorganization to have minimal impact on student services
December 17, 2004Student services are continuing without interruption following the recent reorganization of student affairs units at UW–Madison. Read More
University Square project wins Regent approval
December 10, 2004Redevelopment of the eastern gateway to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, one that will bring student services and activities under one roof as part of a private-public partnership, was given the go-ahead today (Dec. 10) by the Board of Regents. Read More
College, Memorial libraries open 24/7 until end of semester
December 9, 2004College Library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the rest of the semester while students prepare for the end of classes and for exams. The library will remain open continuously until 4:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 23. Read More
University, Madison police urge attention to safety
December 9, 2004In the wake of several recent sexual assaults in areas around West Washington Avenue and Park and Regent streets, the University of Wisconsin and Madison police departments are asking the campus community to pay extra attention to personal safety. Read More
Charter Street reopens, but more closings planned
December 7, 2004The northbound lane of Charter Street between University Avenue and Observatory Drive reopened late last month after being closed for a year due to the Chamberlin Hall remodeling and an underground utilities project. Read More
Committee presents Social Justice Awareness Week
November 24, 2004The Diversity Committee of the Associated Students of Madison, in cooperation with the Offices of the Dean of Students, will present Social Justice Awareness Week Monday, Nov. 29, to Friday, Dec. 3. Read More
Student organization leaders urged to visit Web site
November 24, 2004Leaders of Registered Student Organizations are encouraged to visit the Web site of the Student Organization Office to learn about recent changes to policies governing the conduct of RSOs on campus. Read More
UHS encourages high-risk groups to get flu shots
November 23, 2004This year's flu vaccine shortage has been well-publicized - but some students may be getting the wrong message. Many students in high-risk groups have not yet received a free flu shot through University Health Services. Read More
Forestry Club to hold holiday tree sale Dec. 3-5
November 16, 2004The Forestry Club will hold its 27th annual holiday tree sale Dec. 3-5 at the Stock Pavilion, 1675 Linden Drive. Read More
EC&BS hosts benefits fair
November 16, 2004Employee Compensation & Benefits Services hosted its 14th annual Benefits Fair on Oct. 13 in the Memorial Union. Read More
GIS Day Expo to be held Nov. 17
November 10, 2004On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Department of Geography will host the second annual Geographic Information Systems Day Expo. Read More