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WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament at Kohl Center canceled
The WIAA has canceled the Boys State Basketball Tournament. The decision was made in consultation with local and state public health officials to discourage and limit large gatherings in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.
How to stay safe online while accessing campus remotely
The Division of Information Technology has published a KnowledgeBase article with tips for securing your computer and working remotely. (This article requires NetID login…
How do I know if I need to self-quarantine?
Detailed guidance on self-quarantine.
Transportation Services operational response to COVID-19
Recommendations for campus operations in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) are extremely fluid and may change at any time based on advice from local, state, and…
WAA event cancellations announced
Dear UW alumni and friends, We’ve been monitoring rapidly changing conditions and new information about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Our highest priority…
Noon, March 12 campus update
As the situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19 continues to rapidly change, UW–Madison has the following updates.
Big Ten issues new statement regarding competitions
March 12, 3:24 pm statement from the Big Ten conference
Statement from UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez
“It goes without saying that our department is taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously. The safety and well-being of our student-athletes, staff and fans is…
UW-Madison experts available for analysis on the novel coronavirus
The following UW–Madison experts are available to comment on the COVID-19 health crisis. For further information, contact National Media Specialist Veronica Rueckert national media specialist at rueckert@wisc.edu.
Gov. Evers declares public health emergency due to COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak.
Guidance for advising and career services staff
A statement to the campus Advising and Career Services Communities.
Big Ten Conference cancels remainder of men’s basketball tournament
Read the Big Ten's statement.
COVID-19 UW–Madison news conference video posted on YouTube
Video from the March 11, 2020 UW–Madison news conference about COVID-19 planning and response is available for viewing on YouTube.
Video: Chancellor Blank’s news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank, accompanied by University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, conduct a news conference Wednesday, March 11, on actions taken in response to COVID-19.
Campus guidance to graduate students
Dean of the Graduate School William J. Karpus issued the following message to graduate students regarding campus planning for COVID-19.
Changes announced to WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament
The tournament is scheduled for March 19-21 at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. While competition is expected to continue, teams will be allotted a specified number of tickets per roster member.
Instructional continuity website and support
A website now exists with general guidance, suggested strategies and tools, and where to reach out for additional support when considering alternative delivery to face-to-face instruction.
Big Ten Conference statement
The Big Ten Conference announced this evening that beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, attendance at all Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament games will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, event staff, essential team and Conference staff, TV network partners, credentialed media, and immediate family members of the participating teams.
NCAA women’s hockey update
The NCAA tournament quarterfinal women’s hockey game between Wisconsin and Clarkson, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at LaBahn Arena, will be played in front of a reduced audience due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Suspension of spring 2020 study abroad programming
UW-Madison is suspending all spring semester study abroad programming and recalling all students from overseas.