Tag Learning
School of Nursing expanding to La Crosse
The School of Nursing will offer a baccalaureate-nursing program and degree to students at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, one of the state's largest health-care networks.
Interdisciplinary dimension new to UW transportation program
Relieving the growing congestion on interstate highways and city streets will require more than simply building additional roads. Engineering is part of the solution, but economic, political, social and environmental considerations also determine what can and should be done. That's the concept behind a new interdisciplinary graduate-level certificate program offered by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison.
Teaching Academy takes applications
The Teaching Academy's fourth Summer Institute on Teaching will be held June 2-5 at the St. Benedict Center on the north side of Lake Mendota.
Online learning topic of March 12 Roundtable Luncheon
There is still time to sign up for the next installment of the Roundtable Luncheon Series, which will feature Barbara Emil, executive director of UW Learning Innovations. Emil's presentation, "Learning Online in Wisconsin: Options, Obstacles and Opportunities," takes place on Wednesday, March 12.
WISCAPE explores leadership practices
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education continues its mission of exploring decision-making and leadership practices within postsecondary education by offering programs that confront key challenges. Upcoming spring events include...
New course explores the human-animal connection
In an attempt to clear away some of the polemic and misinformation that clouds our modern perspective of human-animal symbiosis, a new course that explores the many issues and realities of how people work with, befriend and utilize animals is being offered at the university.
UW-Madison launches new study abroad program
Beginning during Winter Break of the 2003-2004 academic year, International Seminars, a new program from the Office of International Studies and Programs, will allow undergraduates to take a three to four-week, faculty-led trip overseas in one of eight countries. Each three-credit seminar of up to 25 students will have a specific academic focus.
International opportunities highlighted in February
To celebrate February as International Opportunities Month, 21 UW–Madison campus organizations are offering a full range of programs to help students learn about working, studying, volunteering and traveling abroad.
Sciences career fair set for Jan. 27
The second annual Sciences and Life Sciences Career Fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the Great Hall of Memorial Union.
Sidran to teach, perform
Renowned Madison musician Ben Sidran will be the spring 2003 Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence.
Winter 2002 commencement address
Jonathan Wolman University of Wisconsin–Madison Kohl Center December 22, 2002
State conference highlights training
The second annual Wisconsin State Training Conference — "Building the Human Resource Potential in Your Organization" — will be of particular interest to those who are responsible for professional and staff development.
Course blends chemistry, American Indian studies
As students look through the timetable for the upcoming semester, they'll see one course in chemistry that meets the ethnic studies requirement. It's not a mistake.
Dance class to interpret feelings
The study of dance/movement therapy, which uses nonverbal communication, creativity and movement to explore relationships and feelings, will be available next semester.
Experienced law students give first-years the scoop
UW-Madison's Student Bar Association has created two programs aimed at improving the learning environment for first-year students and making the Law School experience more collegial for all students.
Nelson to champion innovative ways to teach biology
For 32 years, Dave Nelson, a professor of biochemistry, has struggled to balance the roles of researcher and teacher in one of the country's preeminent life science departments. Now, Nelson, who himself has won several prestigious teaching awards, will have the opportunity — and the time — to help biologists of all stripes become better, more inventive teachers.
New course explores the human-animal connection
In an attempt to clear away some of the polemic and misinformation that clouds our modern perspective of human-animal symbiosis, a new course explores the many issues and realities of how people work with, befriend and utilize animals.
Forecast: campus weather turns… competitive
For 10 years, UW–Madison has been participating, along with about three dozen other schools, in the National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest, which started in the early 1980s. Organized by Penn State, the NCWFC enables undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty, to earn bragging rights as the best weather forecasters in their specific categories.
Bike business teaches strategy
Mason Carpenter, an associate professor of management and human resources, is teaching an undergraduate course in strategic management that is built around the bike industry.