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Online field trips bring science across Wisconsin
The pandemic’s limitations have presented new opportunities for expanding and engaging schools that would not be able to come to campus in person due to distance or other factors.
Division of the Arts announces two artists-in-residence for the 2021-22 academic year
Saxophonist Arun Luthra is an American musician of Indian heritage. Judy Frater, living in India for 30 years, co-founded KalaRaksha Trust and Museum.
Weakened protections led to more disappearances of endangered Mexican wolves
“Top predators are very important to healthy ecosystems,” says researcher Adrian Treves. “They are imperiled globally by human activities.”
Vacation carryover deadline extended to Oct. 9
The university wants to ensure that employees have sufficient time to use their vacation hours and will not end up losing this earned time.
Employee update: Spring travel guidance, health and safety, vaccine update
Students and employees are strongly encouraged to avoid recreational travel this spring to prevent contracting and spreading COVID-19.
UW atmospheric scientist bridges science, policy, public health to bring space-based data to the world
Growing up, Tracey Holloway never intended to study science. It wasn’t until her senior year of college that she started doing research following a NASA internship.
IceCube detection of high-energy particle proves 60-year-old physics theory
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory detects nearly massless particles called neutrinos using thousands of sensors embedded in the Antarctic ice.
Student to student: The COVID talk with your roommate
Sometimes the most difficult part is when roommates all do remote learning in one place. “We have to be considerate of each other in the event someone needs to take an exam or hold a meeting.”
Despite pandemic, state and UW employees raise millions for charities
Partners in Giving announced 4,500 state, University and UW Health employees pledged over $2.1 million during the 2020 Stronger, Together campaign. A symbolic check for that amount was presented to 11 umbrella charities and the 520 member charities they represent.
What’s changed on campus
While many of us have been away during the pandemic, campus continues to evolve as construction projects progress. If you haven’t been to Badgerland for…
Search underway for new chief diversity officer
The deputy vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer provides overall leadership for UW–Madison's efforts to create a diverse, inclusive and excellent learning and work environment.
As supply allows, UHS offers COVID-19 vaccines to more eligible members of campus
University Health Services is offering vaccines as quickly as possible to eligible members of the campus community, but limited vaccine supply means there is not yet enough for everyone. Expect an email within the next several weeks, or check with your health care provider or community vaccinators.
UW Health’s healthcare heroes have stepped up
Their roles range from administering tests to caring for patients to ramping up telehealth, and they've worked long hours to help all of us through this difficult time.
Badger Talks: Disparities in COVID vaccination
“I think the disparities in vaccination are a reflection of the underlying disparities that drive Covid-related mobidity and mortality in the first place."
CDC recommends fitters like Badger Seal, giving it boost
The team of UW–Madison engineers developed a simple and inexpensive do-it-yourself fitter that ensures a tighter mask seal around the wearer’s nose, mouth and face, as masks can leave gaps that could allow virus particles to escape.
Nominations open for 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award
The award recognizes and honors a member of the Greater Madison community who has made outstanding contributions to campus-community partnership initiatives.
Employee update: Outdoor safety, events, vaccine and more
Effective March 8, campus events may be held for up to 50 people indoors and up to 150 people outdoors. Facial coverings and maintaining physical distancing are required.
Inaugural Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit will focus on self-care for students
While the summit’s primary audience is students, other members of the campus community may find the information beneficial.
Changes to campus events policy
Effective March 8, the new campus events policy will allow up to 50 people to gather indoors and up to 150 people outdoors.
In virtual classrooms, UW–Madison instructors find meaningful ways to connect with students
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many courses online last year, UW–Madison instructors have been investing great thought and effort into making their virtual classrooms engaging and inclusive.