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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Spring semester grading: More details announced
Provost Karl Scholz has shared more information with the campus community about grading changes this spring semester. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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 My normal 6-minute walk to class has been replaced by a mere four steps into my mom’s office across the hall.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." Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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 Read More
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.” Read More
Lowell Center to begin operating as state-run isolation facility
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the State of Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is opening two state-run voluntary isolation facilities in Madison and Milwaukee. The two sites are set to open Wednesday are the Lowell Center on Langdon Street and a Super 8 hotel in Milwaukee. Read More
Tutoring, advising support go online for students
With the end of face-to-face education this semester, these services are moving online to provide needed support to students remotely. It’s both a technical and an emotional challenge, advisors say. Read More
How to manage slower internet and low bandwidth
The Division of Information Technology has shared tips for how to manage slower internet speed and low bandwidth while working and learning remotely. Read More
Pandemic can’t keep UW–Madison’s Pinc from bringing MFA show to public
Guzzo Pinc’s show joined the long list of events canceled due to COVID-19. Despite the initial shock and a feeling of despair, Pinc became determined to find a way to bring his exhibition into public view. Read More
City seeks poll workers for April 7 election
The City of Madison is seeking people to serve as poll workers on Primary Day, Tuesday, April 7. The city needs to replace poll workers… Read More
UW–Madison Extension provides tailored community resources to respond to COVID-19
Recognizing that the usual collaborative opportunities aren’t available, Extension staff are engaging with stakeholders and their neighbors in new ways. Read More
COVID-19: Tips and resources for entrepreneurs
Last week WARF and UW–Madison hosted a first-ever virtual summit to address what small businesses and entrepreneurs need to know, right now, about the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts from campus and across the region offered intelligence and strategies for navigating uncertain times. Read More
Today is the last day to register to vote online
March 30 is the deadline to register to vote online for the April 7 election. With voters being encouraged to vote online during the COVID-19 crisis, now's the time to take action. Read More