Tag Faculty and staff

UW-Madison announces biological safety officer

July 30, 2009

Jim Turk has been named biological safety officer in the Environment, Health and Safety Department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

SOAR star retires after 51 years at UW–Madison

July 30, 2009

Student finances aren't supposed to be funny. Wally Douma decided to change that.

Work on new content-management system progresses

July 15, 2009

In June 2008, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and a group of early adopters began work with the RedDot content-management system, now known as the WiscWeb Content Management Service (WWCMS).

Human resources director retires

July 8, 2009

After a 44-year career as a UW–Madison human resources administrator, Carla Raatz retired from her position as director of the Office of Human Resources (OHR) on July 5.

New Web site showcases roles, activities of UW–Madison academic staff

July 2, 2009

On July 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison unveiled a Web portal that highlights the diversity of the nearly 7,000 professionals who make significant contributions in research, teaching and service at UW–Madison.

Domestic partner health insurance included in state budget

June 29, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle today (June 29) signed into law a state budget authorizing the offering of health insurance benefits to same- and opposite-sex domestic partnerships.

UW-Madison announces vice chancellor for university relations

June 23, 2009

Citing his deep knowledge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, his effectiveness as an ambassador on behalf of the institution and his experience, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected Vince Sweeney to be the university's first vice chancellor for university relations.

UW-Madison announces new secretary of the academic staff

June 22, 2009

The longtime assistant director of the Office of Professional and Instructional Development for the University of Wisconsin System has been named the next secretary of the academic staff at UW–Madison, interim Provost Julie Underwood announced today (June 22).

Martin names DeLuca as UW–Madison provost

June 11, 2009

Paul M. DeLuca Jr., vice dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), was named the university's provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs today (June 11) by Chancellor Biddy Martin.

Domestic-partner health insurance approved in Joint Committee on Finance

May 22, 2009

The Joint Committee on Finance today (May 22) approved Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposal to authorize the offering of health insurance benefits to same- and opposite-sex domestic partnerships.

Provost candidates to make presentations

May 22, 2009

The three candidates for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs will each make presentations in coming days on the challenges and opportunities that confront UW–Madison.

Mellon Foundation grant establishes new faculty positions

May 20, 2009

The College of Letters and Science has received the first $400,000 of a $2.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Former provost takes Lehigh University post

May 14, 2009

Patrick V. Farrell, former provost and a professor of mechanical engineering, was named Lehigh University provost and vice president of academic affairs. Lehigh is located in Bethlehem, Pa.

Cancer researcher wins Shaw Award

May 14, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison cancer researcher Jing Zhang received a Shaw Scientist Award last week from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to support her novel research on the roles cancer stem cells may play in the causes and treatment of cancer.

Annual symposium focuses on student learning, new ideas

May 13, 2009

Faculty and staff dedicate the entire year to teaching eager students, but on May 20–22, they will gather to teach other teachers.

Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social event moves to Birge Hall

May 5, 2009

With thunderstorms forecasted for tomorrow, May 6, the Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social has been moved inside to the lobby of Birge Hall.

State finance committee to discuss domestic-partner health benefits

May 5, 2009

The Joint Committee on Finance is slated to take up Gov. Jim Doyle’s provision on domestic-partner health insurance benefits for all state employees later this month.

Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social scheduled for May 6 on Bascom Hill

April 22, 2009

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 2009 Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social. It will take place on Wednesday, May 6, on Bascom Hill, rain or shine. It starts at 1 p.m. and will continue until supplies run out. All university employees are invited.

Domestic partner health insurance town meeting planned

April 21, 2009

The UW–Madison community is invited to a town meeting designed to provide updates and answer questions about the legislative path for domestic partner health insurance benefits.

Tornado Awareness Week to be held April 20-24

April 16, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle has declared April 20-24 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.