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Berquam, Sims: UW offers Ferguson resources
We recognize that today’s grand jury decision about Officer Darren Wilson and the death of Michael Brown will spark a wide range of opinions and emotions in the UW–Madison community. Regardless of your view of the case, we know that it has been a traumatic few months in Ferguson, Missouri, and for many in our own Madison community. We offer our support to all UW students, faculty and staff, as well as those from Missouri.
Mangelsdorf looks forward to listening, leading
Sarah Mangelsdorf has been told about “Jump Around.” She’s enjoyed time on the Terrace for cheese curds and a view of Lake Mendota. And she’s run to Picnic Point a few times. “I consider myself doing an ethnography,” Mangelsdorf says. “You really can’t come in from the outside and have a vision for a place you don’t yet truly understand.”
Sims: Diversity Framework does not relate to grading
The following is a July 21 statement of Professor Patrick Sims, Chief Diversity Officer and interim vice provost for Diversity and Climate: The idea that…
After more than four decades, DeLuca to retire
For most of Paul M. DeLuca Jr.’s life, fall has signaled the beginning of a new school year. But not this fall. After more than four decades on campus, DeLuca will retire as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs on Aug. 4.
Office 365 transition to restart after evaluation
University officials approved restarting the Office 365 email and calendar project after a recent independent evaluation.
Mangelsdorf named UW–Madison provost
Sarah Mangelsdorf, dean of Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, has been named UW–Madison’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced today.
Response from Provost Paul M. DeLuca, Jr. on UW–Madison admissions practices
Provost Paul M. DeLuca, Jr. issued the following statement on Monday, April 7 in response to inquiries about UW–Madison’s approach to diversity and admissions from…
Public presentations scheduled for UW–Madison provost finalists
Four finalists for provost of the University of Wisconsin–Madison will give public presentations starting March 24.
Meeting to address what we want in the next provost
Members of the campus community will have an opportunity to say what qualities they would like to see in the next provost at a town hall meeting Dec. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Union South.
Strategic framework: Four years of progress
A progress report, compiled following the fourth year of UW–Madison’s five-year strategic framework highlights accomplishments in priorities related to undergraduate education; research; resource stewardship; recruitment, retention and diversity; and the Wisconsin Idea.
Heather Daniels selected as secretary of the academic staff
With a long history of both committee work and administrative coordination, Heather Daniels will draw on a wealth of experience as she becomes the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s secretary of the academic staff.
DeLuca to step down as provost, return to medical physics faculty
University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Paul M. DeLuca Jr. announced today (June 12, 2013) that he will step down as the university's chief academic officer and return to the faculty.
Chancellor’s Scholars program seeks new director
A committee of 12 faculty and staff members will assist in finding a new leader for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chancellor’s Scholars and Powers-Knapp Scholars Program.