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Brower named vice provost for teaching and learning

December 5, 2006

Aaron Brower, a professor of social work and integrated liberal studies, and special assistant to the Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named the university's new vice provost for teaching and learning, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.

PlÃ¡ticas help Latino immigrants discover keys to U.S. culture, maintain own

November 30, 2006

With a collaborative team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the community, a researcher has designed and implemented a combined research program and educational service for Latino immigrant families and Spanish-speaking child-care givers.

Native Nations photo scheduled

November 29, 2006

To commemorate the end of November's Native American Heritage Month, all Native American members of the campus community are invited to the top of Bascom Hill at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, for a group photo.

Christmas chemistry lecture: Still explosive at 37

November 21, 2006

What do Bucky Badger, glowing liquids and vibrant chemical explosions have in common? They're all a big part of the 37th annual holiday lecture "Once upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri," to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Conference links university, Latino community

November 14, 2006

The Steering Committee of the Latina/o Faculty Staff Association (LAFSA) will host a conference, "Connecting Resources: the Latino/a community and UW–Madison," on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Memorial Union.

Strand to lead Adult and Student Services Center

November 14, 2006

Judith Strand, director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Connections Program, has been named assistant dean and director of the Adult and Student Services Center in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS).

Chancellor’s message to campus regarding the marriage amendment

November 13, 2006

Before the Nov. 7 election, there was considerable unease on campus about the implications of the state marriage amendment. Questions concerned not only issues of fairness and tolerance, but potential impact on benefits currently afforded to domestic partners.

Statement of Committee on Women regarding the marriage amendment

November 13, 2006

University of Wisconsin–Madison Committee on Women in the University November 8, 2006 The Committee on Women in the University is…

Statement from WISELI regarding the marriage amendment

November 13, 2006

Dear WISELI affiliates, We are writing today because we feel compelled to acknowledge the profound disappointment and pain felt by many members…

UW-Madison forum examines racial dynamics in higher education

November 10, 2006

States and their colleges and universities have enacted numerous policies to help undergraduate minority students succeed. The forms and outcomes of these efforts, however, have differed dramatically. The effects of these initiatives will be the subject of "How States and Institutions Shape Racial Dynamics in Higher Education," a campus forum to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

International students share experiences with area schools

November 9, 2006

Each year, more than 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries study on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Sharing that worldly experience with the community is the inspiration behind the program International Reach.

Police officer stresses listening skills

November 2, 2006

Spend five minutes with Officer Heidi Golbach, standing on the west steps of Memorial Library outside her office, and she'll point out a half dozen of the characters she knows from her daily patrols of lower campus.

Panel to highlight schooling around the world

November 2, 2006

A group of doctoral students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Educational Policy Studies will offer global perspectives on education in "Schooling around the World: Sights, Sounds, Stories and Travels," on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in a special program to mark International Education Week.

Osher Reentry Scholarships help adults return to college

November 2, 2006

This fall for the first time, the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison awarded scholarships to 11 adult students who have returned to school to complete their first bachelor's degrees.

PAVE trains students in sexual assault awareness

November 1, 2006

When Jenny Hansen's friend told her the story of an unwanted sexual experience, she didn't call it rape, saying, "I shouldn't have drank so much." Hansen repeatedly tried to explain to her friend that the incident wasn't her fault. But no matter what Hansen said, her friend just kept blaming herself. At that moment, Hansen decided join the fight against sexual assault. She went through Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment (PAVE) training and became a PAVE facilitator.

Cinefest to feature civil rights, spoken word

November 1, 2006

Cinefest, a four-day extravaganza of documentary and politically charged filmmaking, will be held Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 16–19, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Web’s ‘youth appeal’ lost on campaigns

October 31, 2006

While millions of young people use the Internet to build expansive social networks, most political campaigns never manage to take the training wheels off the technology, using it mainly for tightly controlled, one-way communication. Communication professor Michael Xenos is studying the disconnect between new media and old politics.

Professor receives YWCA award

October 26, 2006

Michael Thornton, faculty director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Morgridge Center for Public Service and professor of Afro-American and Asian American Studies, received the individual Racial Justice Award from the Madison YWCA at its fifth annual Racial Justice Conference on Oct. 19.

Door to college readiness opens with technology academy

October 25, 2006

The UW–Madison Information Technology Academy has been one of the university's more novel — and successful — approaches to improving undergraduate diversity and providing greater opportunity to students who are underserved throughout higher education, and especially in the sciences.

University Committee statement on marriage amendment

October 25, 2006

The proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the legal status of people in relationships other than traditional marriages will harm the intellectual capacity of both the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the state of Wisconsin.