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Through multimedia project, alumni reflect on how the Dow protests changed them
Fifty years after campus protests against Dow Chemical Company, UW–Madison asked six alumni to reflect on how the protests altered their lives. Their memories anchor “A Turning Point,” an original multimedia web project by University Communications and University Marketing.
A Turning Point: Six stories from the Dow protests
Fifty years ago the Dow Chemical protests brought everyday life on the UW–Madison campus to an abrupt halt. Hear from six UW alumni – ordinary students whose lives were forever changed by that momentous day.
UW Press staff turn to teamwork in a time of need
Six employees sprung into action after a van crossed several lanes of traffic, plowed through two cement barriers, jumped a curb, struck an apartment building and then came to rest on top of a moped after hitting a tree.
Central funding pool includes pay upgrade for night and weekend employees at UW–Madison
$12 million in central campus funding is being allocated to provide faculty and staff pay adjustments for 2017–18. The funding pool will enable UW–Madison to provide pay increases for exceptional performance, market deficiencies and equity.
Statement on teaching assistant issue
UW-Madison is aware of past statements on social media attributed to a teaching assistant that run counter to our university values of inclusivity, respect, and…
Farmers using UW-built software statewide to cut pollution, plan soil fertility
A UW–Madison software program intended to cut water pollution and soil erosion has matured into an essential production tool for farmers
New Faculty Focus: Hilary Dugan
New Integrative Biology Professor Hilary Dugan once worked as a research assistant in the Canadian Arctic and fell in love with fieldwork and studying global change. At some point, her interests narrowed to water, and eventually lakes.
Despite rain, Alumni Park opening brings smiles, excitement
UW-Madison's new Alumni Park opened at a special ceremony on Friday, and the rain failed to inhibit enthusiasm for the new green space and story park that's been under construction for more than a year.
UW researchers discover an evolutionary stepping stone to beet-red beets
The new findings can aid beet breeding programs and provide tools and information for scientists studying how to turn tyrosine into its many useful derivatives, which include morphine and vitamin E.
Renowned biochemical engineer Edwin N. Lightfoot passes away
Edwin Lightfoot, Hilldale Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at age 92.
UW awarded $12.5 million to study astrophysical plasma here on Earth
The new Wisconsin Plasma Physics Laboratory, or WiPPL, will research fundamental properties of plasma in order to better understand our universe, where the hot gas is abundant.
Diversity forum to explore ways to improve campus climate and inclusion
UW-Madison's Annual Diversity Forum will be Nov. 7 and 8, and will offer keynote speakers, break-out sessions, training workshops and a Community Forum.
Partners in Giving campaign underway
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is urging university employees to contribute to the Partners in Giving campaign. Last year, 7,300 state, UW and UW Health employees donated over $2.5 million to 520 local, regional, national and international charities.
UW statement on planned YAF event
UPDATE (12:18 p.m. Oct. 6): The Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy has joined this event as a co-sponsor, enabling it to be…
Collaborative at UW, American Family Children’s Hospital a ‘huge blessing’ for school nurses
The Healthy Learner Cooperative's goal is to promote collaboration among school nurses, educators, students, families and health care providers, including pediatric clinic nurses.
Major NSF-sponsored materials research collaboration receives $15.6M grant
The grant provides six years of funding for the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, where researchers investigate fundamental, large-scale and complex questions in materials science.
Odyssey Project celebrates 15 years of changing lives for low-income adults
A recent survey shows that the Odyssey Project’s 400-plus graduates are more likely to read, vote and go to college after their experience.
It takes two …
Students and members of the Madison community partner in step and hone their Argentine tango skills during a UW Tango Club dance lesson and practicum at Union South. The student organization meets weekly most Thursdays during the academic year, and welcomes participation from the public.
UW–Madison employees have more ways than ever to get help with benefits enrollment
New this year is ALEX, an interactive, online tool that uses everyday language, rather than industry jargon, to help employees understand their benefits options.