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Chancellor gives a big ‘thank-you’ to those behind COVID-19 testing

September 3, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into turmoil in the spring of 2020, the experts at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene instead got to work.

New Mercile J. Lee Scholars start to build community

September 1, 2021

Incoming students in the Mercile Lee Scholars Program took part in a community building exercise during an orientation session held at Carson Gulley Center on Aug. 30.

An annual ritual: Moving into the residence halls

August 30, 2021

Residence hall move-in at the University of Wisconsin–Madison started Monday, Aug. 30, and it was a happy occasion for many students.

Campus sustainability initiatives have their day in the sun

August 13, 2021

On August 12, leaders from the Wisconsin Departments of Administration (DOA), Financial Institutions (DFI), and Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) toured several campus facilities to learn more about the ways UW strives to create solutions that address some of today’s biggest sustainability challenges.

New solar field gives UW a sustainable boost

August 2, 2021

O’Brien Solar Fields, the largest solar installation in Dane County, includes 60,318 bifacial panels capable of generating approximately 20 megawatts of renewable electricity. It's a partnership between Madison Gas & Electric, UW–Madison, and other businesses and groups.

Movie night at Camp Randall

July 28, 2021

More than 800 employees and family members spread out on the Camp Randall Stadium field on July 27 to watch the 2020 film "Dolittle."

A beautiful day to say thanks to employees

July 20, 2021

The weather was ideal on Tuesday, July 20, for the first of three employee appreciation events.

Employees have a kick at intramural game

July 6, 2021

An employee intramural kickball game had the Wisconsin Union defeating the Office of Human Resources 7-4 at the University Recreation Near West Fields on June 29. 

A beauteous evening, calm and free

July 2, 2021

At the end of a recent summer day, people gathered along the lake and on the Goodspeed Family Pier to enjoy the beauty of the sunset.

Lighting it up for Barry

July 1, 2021

In honor of Barry Alvarez’s last day before retiring, red accent lighting illuminated the exterior of Bascom Hall and terrace plantings on June 30.

Making a splash at Alumni Park

June 25, 2021

With Madison in the midst of a string of hot days, visitors to campus are finding creative ways to cool off.

A good day to spike and dig

June 24, 2021

With in-person activities resuming on campus, Students enthusiastically took part in a sand volleyball tournament.

A beautiful night for jazz and Juneteenth

June 21, 2021

Members of the Madison community enjoyed a warm summer evening and the sounds of trumpeter Marquis Hill and his band at a Madison Jazz Festival event at the Memorial Union Terrace on June 19, which also marks Juneteenth.

Ground broken for VetMed expansion

June 18, 2021

The enhanced facilities will improve instruction space for students, increase animal hospital space, and modernize and expand facilities for studying animal and human diseases.

Juneteenth flag raised on campus

June 18, 2021

The Juneteenth flag was raised at Wisconsin Union buildings this morning in what is believed to be the first university-sponsored flying of the flag on the UW–Madison campus.

Life returns to the Terrace

June 16, 2021

People, music and conversation are back at the Terrace, as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually being lifted as more people are vaccinated

Engaging in the arts at Wheelhouse

June 3, 2021

Wheelhouse Studios is an open art studio located in the lower level of Memorial Union. With three versatile workspaces, flexible studio designs, drop-in art opportunities, and classes for enthusiasts and first-time artists alike, it’s easy to engage in the arts at Wheelhouse. Advance registration is required.

Behind the scenes with the new AD

June 2, 2021

Chris McIntosh, a former Badger football star, was introduced as the University of Wisconsin's next director of athletics at a Kohl Center news conference following his selection by Chancellor Rebecca Blank and approval by the UW System Board of Regents on Wednesday. McIntosh, currently the deputy AD, will succeed Barry Alvarez, who is retiring.

In-person classes continue — with safeguards

April 27, 2021

While much instruction has gone virtual, some classes with under 50 students continued in person, including many labs requiring hands-on learning. Take a look.