Tag Academic staff

Former secretary of academic staff dies

February 14, 2013

Stephen A. Myrah, who devoted more than four decades to UW–Madison, died Feb. 6 at the age of 74 from heart disease.

Stunning works featured in staff art gallery

February 7, 2013

The Academic Staff Art Gallery in Bascom Hall this semester is featuring works that combine art and science, encompassing the scientific impact of models of invertebrates, glassblowing and photography.

Nominations accepted for Academic Staff Excellence Awards

December 18, 2012

For the 22nd year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison plans to honor the achievements of nine extraordinary members of the academic staff. In addition, the UW System will also honor academic staff in five categories.

Academic staff volunteers sought for campus committees

November 15, 2012

The Academic Staff Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on the approximately 40 campus committees that include academic staff members.

Academic Staff Assembly accepts HR Design framework

November 13, 2012

The Academic Staff Assembly (ASA) on Monday voted to accept the general framework of the HR Design strategic plan, and recommends it be forwarded to the Board of Regents for consideration.

HR Design strategic plan to be released Friday

September 20, 2012

A strategic plan for enhancing UW–Madison’s personnel system will be released Friday by the HR Design project.

Summer’s no snooze on campus

August 30, 2012

Campus is not dormant during the summer. Though they may not quite match the hustle and bustle of the fall and spring semesters, the summer months are filled with activity at UW–Madison.

UW-Madison honors Academic Staff Excellence Award winners

April 10, 2012

Eight University of Wisconsin–Madison professionals have been honored with the 2012 Academic Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence.

Committee to help identify, select next University Librarian

March 9, 2012

A search and screen committee has been appointed to assist the administration in the identification and selection of candidates for the next University Librarian of the General Library System at UW–Madison.

Academic staff office features botany art of Kandis Elliot

March 8, 2012

In some ways, Kandis Elliot’s artwork can be like the carnivorous plants she introduces on one of her posters.

Parliamentarian provides 25 years of meeting guidance

December 13, 2011

Elaine Staley, academic staff parliamentarian at UW–Madison, will retire after 25 years of service to the academic staff assembly.

Native American heritage reaches deep into campus

November 17, 2011

Aaron Bird Bear, a campus leader in the Native American community, talks during Native American Heritage Month about the history of what is now the UW–Madison campus.

Events of Sept. 11 have lasting influence

September 8, 2011

Like many Americans, Don Schutt watched the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in horror and thought about the ties he had New York City: family who lived near the Twin Towers, work he’d done with the city’s schools, students whose families had been affected.