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UW–Madison summer non-credit programs and activities cancelled
Given the predictions of the need for social distancing well after the peak of confirmed COVID-19 cases here in Wisconsin and throughout the nation, all face-to-face summer non-credit programs and activities are canceled, with the exception of a few that are authorized to run using distance learning technologies.
Campus buildings now locked
Campus continues to be open to essential personnel only. On March 23, access to campus buildings was restricted to consolidate essential services, maintain security,…
2020 UW–Madison Distinguished Teaching Awards
Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor that annually recognizes some of UW–Madison's finest educators. We salute the winners, and commend all who are teaching in these challenging times.
Chancellor Blank: Supporting our campus community
Chancellor Blank addresses the financial impact the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak poses for UW–Madison: "I think it might be useful to take a step away from the details and explain where I believe we are as an institution and how we’re trying to think about the future in a fog of uncertainty over how long this current crisis will last."
UW–Madison publishing and printing team makes face shields to protect UW Hospital workers
“It’s literally like Santa’s workshop – everybody’s playing a part to get this done … We’re in this doom and gloom time, and this is a way they can help at a time when many feel hopeless."
More experts from UW–Madison available to discuss COVID-19
They can comment on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and provide tips and information helping people navigate the challenges to their daily lives.
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As we navigate this global pandemic together, we invite you to subscribe to our new COVID-19 Update newsletter, designed to keep you up to date on COVID-19 news, resources and research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Chilling concussed cells shows promise for full recovery
“You can’t cool too little; you can’t cool too much; and you can’t wait too long following an injury to start treatment,” says mechanical engineer Christian Franck. And when the researchers identified that sweet spot, the results were striking.
Social distancing on Library Mall
On April 1, a sign on Library Mall puts a positive spin on the unusually empty corridor as people observe a stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW–Madison, FluGen, Bharat Biotech to develop CoroFlu, a coronavirus vaccine
Refinement of the CoroFlu vaccine concept and testing in laboratory animal models at UW–Madison is expected to take three to six months. CoroFlu could be in human clinical trials by fall, 2020.
Extension finalists to visit campus virtually
Information on the finalists for dean and director of the Division of Extension will be made available 48 hours prior to their visits April 6, 7, 10 and 13. Presentation videos of all four will be posted on April 13.
Spring semester grading: More details announced
Provost Karl Scholz has shared more information with the campus community about grading changes this spring semester.
Q&A: A founder of distance education weighs in on its educational benefits
Michael G. Moore says online teaching can be not only more economical than classroom instruction, but, importantly, just as good of a learning experience.
COVID-19 leave extended through May 1
The university is expanding the COVID-19 paid leave benefit to support impacted employees through May 1. This provides additional paid leave if an employee is unable to work due to COVID-19 related issues, including the inability to work remotely.
Student-to-student: What online learning taught me about staying connected
".... My normal 6-minute walk to class has been replaced by a mere four steps into my mom’s office across the hall. With all UW–Madison courses shifted to online learning, this is what my day-to-day routine looks like."
Housing and dining credits
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all students no longer living in University Residence Halls will receive a prorated room credit, as well as…
Stream Wisconsin Film Festival selections at home
Through "Stay at Home with Wisconsin's Own," the festival will premiere one short film per day on YouTube — an opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary collection that had been slated to premiere at this year’s festival, which was canceled.
Ask a Librarian: Chat service provides critical outlet for students
In anticipation of more remote inquiries, library staff added more shifts to increase the number of librarians available per shift and expanded contact hours. Now multiple librarians can be reached seven days a week.
Wisconsin Partnership program announces $1.5 million in COVID-19 grant funding
The COVID-19 Response Grant Program provides a strategic, flexible, rapid-response mechanism to support projects that aim to improve the health of the people of Wisconsin by lessening the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through scientific, medical or public health approaches and through community-led efforts, with a special emphasis on highly vulnerable populations
Answering the call: Engineering alum races from Utah to Wisconsin to contribute ventilator expertise
“It didn’t hit me until I got back to the facility and saw how many people are coming to volunteer. There are so many people who are giving up a lot to do this. It’s really, truly amazing to be a part of it.”