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UW-Madison CIO Bruce Maas to retire
Maas identified leadership development of the IT community as one of his proudest accomplishments.
UW-Madison begins search for new chief human resources officer
The officer provides leadership, policy direction and management oversight for all HR services for UW–Madison faculty and staff, including athletics and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Business Dean Ortalo-Magné to depart following 2016-17 academic year
The Wisconsin School of Business leader is best known for innovations in curriculum design and delivery and for the school’s brand platform, Together Forward.
SOAR programming emphasizes inclusivity, social justice
SOAR and other initiatives, such as the new Our Wisconsin inclusivity and community-building experience that debuts this fall, aim to help all new students come together in a strong, cohesive community.
Donations sought for Bad River Band flooding victims
The office of the American Indian Campus and Community Liaison will be collecting food, clothing, baby necessities (clothes, diapers, wipes), toiletries, etc. Donations can be dropped off at 173 Bascom Hall.
UW-Madison update on Beau Solomon case
Statement from Guido Podesta, Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division.
Campus, family remember Beau Solomon
The 19-year-old study abroad student died in Rome last week. Solomon arrived in Italy Thursday to study at John Cabot University.
John Baldacchino to lead Arts Institute
He comes to the UW from the University of Dundee in Scotland, where he held a professorial chair of arts education at the School of Education & Social Work.
Four in the running for cultural competency position
The director will oversee the campuswide initiative to provide inclusion and diversity programs to all new students.
Derek Kindle named financial aid director
Kindle has served since 2014 as executive director of student financial services at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Job Title and Total Compensation Study begins
Recognizing that the University of Wisconsin’s most important resource is people, UW–Madison is collaborating with the UW System to begin a redesign of the current job titling and compensation structure.
Arts Institute director finalists announced
A search and screen committee has named three finalists, presenting its recommendations to Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf.
Student Financial Aid director finalists announced
The candidates are Nicholas Prewett, director of financial aid at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and Susan M. Teerink, director of financial aid at Marquette University.
Baldwin Wisconsin Idea grant winners announced
Projects both large and small will help the university contribute knowledge and resources across the state.
Faculty Senate supports cultural competency training
A resolution supporting comprehensive racial awareness and inclusion professional development for all faculty passed the Faculty Senate on Monday.
Two UW–Madison students receive Udall Scholarship
The two are among 60 college students nationwide recognized for their leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment.
UW-Madison names new dean of School of Nursing
Linda Scott, associate dean in the College of Nursing of the University of Illinois at Chicago, will succeed Katharyn May.
Wunk Sheek and partners host 47th On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow
The powwow provides an opportunity to participate in a contemporary native event, sharing and learning the culture of people indigenous to this area.
Committee names finalists for nursing dean
The School of Nursing search and screen committee has named two finalists, presenting its recommendations to Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf.
Gift helps support UW–Madison REACH project
The $1.5 million gift will be used to improve student learning by increasing students’ engagement in large, introductory lecture-based courses.