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Susan Zaeske named interim director of Division of the Arts
Zaeske, an experienced campus leader, teacher and researcher, will lead the division as its interim director. Outgoing Director John Baldacchino has assumed a role as professor of arts education in the Art Department. Read More
Hamel Music Center prepares for final tuning
The final touches of construction were being put in place during a preview tour of the Hamel Music Center Sept. 16. The Mead Witter School of Music is looking for volunteers Sept. 19 and 20, to sit quietly in the audience and hear professional acousticians perform the final tuning. Read More
Sifting and winnowing turns 125: The tumultuous story of three little words
Sifting and winnowing has a special meaning at UW–Madison. Those words were first shared on Sept. 18, 1894, by the UW Board of Regents in defense of a professor named Richard Ely. How did an agricultural phrase come to symbolize academic freedom? Read More
For football-loving students, ‘Mocktailgate’ will offer all the fun, none of the hangover
Students who want to get their Badger spirit on this weekend but not be around alcohol have another option: a “Mocktailgate” on Library Mall from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 21. Read More
A connection with the community
Community members met with UW–Madison program representatives — and even Bucky Badger — at the South Madison Community Partnership event held in Villager Mall on Sept. 12. Read More
Electric tech could help reverse baldness
Reversing baldness could someday be as easy as wearing a hat, thanks to a noninvasive, low-cost hair-growth-stimulating technology developed by UW–Madison engineers. Read More
School of Music seeks volunteers to help tune new music hall
The Hamel Music Center is ready for its final tuning. Volunteers are needed to quietly take a seat in the audience of the performance halls while professional acousticians measure and evaluate the sound of various instruments and ensembles. Read More
Forums scheduled for proposed 2020-21 campus bus changes
Route 80, 81, 82 and 84 changes are intended to help reduce crowding, and improve on-time performance and ADA access. A public feedback period will be provided. Read More
UW2020 competition marks four years with Round 6 call for proposals
The competition, UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative, offers funds for investigative and infrastructure projects with the goal of supporting collaborative, multidisciplinary and transformative research. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Eunsil Oh
A passion for investigating the reasons behind social inequality led her to the field of sociology, where she hopes to better explain how individuals make sense of the world. Read More
UW-Madison experts to live tweet debate
Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage Thursday for the third round of debates, and UW–Madison experts will provide commentary through a live tweet event… Read More
Get Social: I need a photo with Bucky!
It's the second week of school, and you're settling in. What to do? Get reacquainted with Bucky Badger, and take a photo with him. There are plenty of options, and he's never reluctant to have his photo taken. Read More
Sign up for intramurals; there’s something for everyone
Here are a few things you might not know about UW’s intramural programs: Read More
Commemorating victims of 9/11
Students placed American flags on the lower third of Bascom Hill this morning (Sept. 11, 2019) to commemorate the victims of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Read More
Brand New Badger: Freshman hopes to ease transition for other young immigrants
Yanci Almonte Vargas wrote an essay about the ups and downs of his immigration experience, in order to help other young immigrants. It will be featured in a new book series. Read More
C-SPAN bus coming to 2020 presidential battleground Wisconsin
The bus will visit UW–Madison on Sept. 16 to engage students, faculty and community members — part of a seven-week tour of some of the states that will play a pivotal role in the 2020 presidential election. Read More
Ongoing campus effort will seek to deepen understanding of Ho-Chunk history
A series of special events stretching through 2020 will focus campus attention on the history and traditions of the Ho-Chunk, the indigenous people whose ancestral homeland includes Teejop (Four Lakes), where UW–Madison now exists. Read More
UW–Madison geneticist named science ambassador to girls and young women
Ahna Skop, a professor, artist and advocate for underrepresented students, has been selected for an initiative to further women in science by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More
New PharmD concentration focuses on rural health challenges
The aim is to train students to become accessible, knowledgeable health care professionals who can build strong relationships with patients in small communities. Read More
LifeMatters strengthens employee assistance services
The Employee Assistance Office (EAO) has expanded its services to include around-the-clock access to professional counselors for UW–Madison employees and household members experiencing personal or work-related concerns. Read More