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MILESTONES Howard to retire this summer Roger Howard, a well-known campus figure and top student services official at the university,…
Staffer tirelessly raises money for campus child care
When it comes to charity, many university employees support various causes every year through volunteering and financial contributions. And then there's Connie Wilson.
Recent sightings
Winter, take your leave Tiny fingers of frozen water droop from the dead leaves of a tree branch on campus,…
Slain gay man’s mother will be featured lecturer
Gay rights activist Judy Shepard will speak at the Wisconsin Union Theater in Memorial Union Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series.
Union to host a weekend of ‘Women in Jazz’
Ladies Must Swing will debut in the Rathskeller in Memorial Union for Behind the Beat 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. They will be a part of a weekend of 'Women in Jazz' at the Wisconsin Union.
UW, museum host ‘Whys & Wows’
Milwaukee Public Museum and the university will team up Monday, Feb. 19, for the third annual "Whys and Wows!," a day of exhibits and hands-on learning at the museum.
UW System to pursue more federal funding
A proposed strategy to attract more federal funds to the UW System should be designed to enhance and not hinder the already successful efforts of UW–Madison, according to a former congressman hired to study the issue.
Today’s student: Savvy achievers under a lot of pressure, Chávez says
Today's UW–Madison student is technologically savvy, involved in community service and a very high achiever, Dean of Students Alicia Fedelina Chávez told the Faculty Senate Feb. 5.
Faculty senate approves modified titles for staff
The Faculty Senate has narrowly approved honorary modified professor titles for academic staff researchers, but rejected a similar title for instructional staff.
Wage plan could benefit state workers
A proposed federal minimum wage hike would benefit more than 100,000 Wisconsin workers, or nearly 5 percent of the state's work force, according to new data from a campus research center.
Hospital, union to sign contract
The union representing support staff and medical technology workers has reached a tentative contract agreement with UW Hospital and Clinics, both parties announced Feb. 8.
Digital map details campus
Through a marriage of aerial photography and digital imaging, a group of faculty, staff and students has produced a striking new view of the campus: a 20-by-30-inch color photo image map that depicts the 900-acre campus in extraordinary detail.
Wiley talks about top priorities
In remarks this week, Chancellor John Wiley outlines three top priorities: campus climate, budget issues and strategic planning.
Traveling course to examine Freedom Rides
In a class to be offered during the three-week summer intersession, UW–Madison students will explore the historical meanings of the Civil Rights Movement on a bus tour through the south.
Forum yields new ideas to curb drinking
The University-Community Forum on Alcohol Issues held Feb. 6 in Grainger Hall produced a spate of new ideas on how to battle student binge-drinking.
New class of sensors fashioned from LEDs
The same technology behind the glowing lights reminding people to turn off VCRs and stereos is being applied to new treatments for hard-to-heal wounds and new super-efficient traffic lights. Now a group of UW–Madison scientists have shed light on a valuable new use for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by demonstrating their usefulness as chemical sensors.
Six faculty receive mid-career awards
Six professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.
Romnes awards go to seven UW professors
Seven faculty have received 2001 Romnes Fellowships, a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.
Luther’s Blues to host dance party
The bartenders at Luther's Blues, 1401 University Ave., will put away the beer and liquor Tuesday, Feb. 13, when the campus-area club hosts a no-alcohol evening of music and dance for students aged 18 plus.