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Enrichment programs raise the bar for undergraduates
December 8, 2005Enrollment at UW–Madison hasn't changed much in recent years, but a transformation of the university's learning environment over the past decade is building a smaller, more closely-knit community for thousands of students. Read More
PEOPLE expands its reach to Madison elementary school ranks
November 28, 2005UW-Madison's influential PEOPLE program, which has helped prepare hundreds of Wisconsin students of color for college admission, is now reaching into the elementary grades to help a new generation look to the future. Read More
Stunden to retire as UW–Madison’s top technology chief
November 9, 2005Ann Stunden, chief information officer and director of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at UW–Madison, has announced plans to retire in summer 2006 after six years at the helm of campus technology. Read More
Second Plan 2008 forum scheduled for Nov. 3
October 18, 2005The second half of the Creating Community Plan 2008 Forum will be held from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Memorial Union. The forum will focus on skill-building for students, faculty and staff working to improve campus climate. A breakout session will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. with information and guidelines on dealing with sexual harassment. Read More
Bazzell shares background, importance of diversity
October 4, 2005On the issue of diversity and community, Darrell Bazzell is in a hurry. Read More
Chancellor Wiley launches effort to review workplace policies
September 28, 2005After a summer of controversy over university personnel matters, UW–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley said the campus community needs to do a better job of protecting those who report wrongdoing and re-evaluate a number of workplace policies. Read More
Campus Plan 2008 forum set for Sept. 29
September 12, 2005Students, faculty and staff are invited to spend Thursday, Sept. 29 and Thursday, Nov. 3 discussing ideas and inspiration for UW–Madison's efforts to improve diversity and campus climate. The sixth annual Plan 2008 Campus Forum will be held over two days, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Union (TITU). All sessions are free and the entire Madison community is invited. Read More
Badger fans help raise nearly $60,000 for hurricane victims
September 6, 2005Badger football fans helped raise $59,478.54 for American Red Cross hurricane relief efforts during the Bowling Green game on Saturday, Sept 3. In addition to monetary contributions, UW–Madison is opening its doors to help students enrolled at universities closed by the hurricane. Read More
UW-Madison joins hurricane relief efforts
September 4, 2005UW-Madison is taking steps to assist Wisconsin residents studying at colleges and universities closed by the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Katrina. 'We want to do everything in our power to assist families - especially Wisconsin families - as they cope with the horrible damage caused by this natural disaster,' says Chancellor John D. Wiley. Read More
Hurricane relief effort announced for Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium
September 2, 2005Badger football fans will have an opportunity to share their generous spirit in support of people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Fans can make monetary donations to the American Red Cross at Camp Randall Stadium before the season-opener against Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept 3. Read More
Advisory: Susan Steingass report and course of action
August 30, 2005Attorney Susan Steingass has submitted her report into allegations concerning Paul Barrows, former vice chancellor for student affairs at UW–Madison. Steingass delivered the report today (Aug. 30) to UW System President Kevin Reilly and UW–Madison Provost Peter Spear. Read More
New awards office expanding ‘the realm of the possible’
August 25, 2005A new office designed to encourage talented undergraduates to reach for the pinnacle of academic success - including prestigious awards such as Rhodes Scholarships - makes its debut at the UW–Madison this fall. Read More
Sapiro named interim provost
August 17, 2005Virginia Sapiro, associate vice chancellor for teaching and learning at UW–Madison, will become interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs when Provost Peter Spear retires in late October, Chancellor John D. Wiley announced today (Wednesday, Aug. 17). Read More
Statement from Chancellor Wiley on Governor Doyle’s budget vetoes
July 19, 2005I would like to thank Governor Doyle for his efforts today to help the Wisconsin university system through tough budget times. His creativity in helping to find ways to bolster our most critical resources, those of our faculty and our students, has been most welcome. Read More
Independent investigation launched in Paul Barrows matter
June 30, 2005University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley and UW System President Kevin Reilly announced today (June 30) that an independent investigation into the allegations concerning Paul Barrows, former vice chancellor for student affairs, will be conducted. Read More
Bascom Hall to host student diversity forum, ‘house party’
April 26, 2005Discussions on campus diversity will be followed by the sounds of MadHatters, Polydream and ComedySportz on the evening of Thursday, April 28, as Bascom Hall plays host to the Plan 2008 Student Forum and "Chancellor Wiley's House Party." Read More
Provost Peter Spear to retire in December
April 4, 2005UW-Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Peter Spear announced today (April 4) that he plans to retire in December. Read More
Baldwin grants fund seven innovative projects
February 23, 2005From presenting space science to Native Americans in a culturally relevant way to bringing music programs to rural Wisconsin, the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment has funded seven new projects. All the projects advance the Wisconsin Idea through innovative initiatives and partnerships. Read More
New professor tackles diversity through theater
December 11, 2004Patrick Sims, assistant professor of theatre and drama, is creator of Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness, an outreach program to address sensitive subjects in the community and/or workplace. Read More
Report reveals issues faced by transfer students
November 16, 2004UW-Madison is engaged in a multiyear effort to better connect transfer students to the campus in the wake of an extensive review that identified broad themes about their experiences and areas of possible improvement. Read More