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From the desk of the chancellor: Creating an opportunity to increase impact of our work
For all the variations in faculty, staff, student and alumni perspectives, it has become clear during the past several months that we share a number of views and goals in common...
Students, staff eagerly await opening of student services tower
After years of anticipation, UW–Madison is just weeks away from launching a brand new era for many of its student services and organizations.
Visiting artist’s journey of collaboration, imagination
Fred Ho, master of the baritone saxophone, composer, writer, producer, activist, visionary and leader of the Afro Asian Music Ensemble, is this semester’s Arts Institute artist in residence.
Milestones
Marina Emborg, medical physics, and Su-Chun Zhang, anatomy and neurology, received a grant from the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation for a pilot study to explore the…
Order tickets now for Tudor dinners
The Memorial Union will hold the 75th annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts next month, and tickets are now available.
‘Once Upon a Christmas Cheery’ to be broadcast in December
All tickets for the 39th annual “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri” have been distributed, but the program will be broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television.
Recent sightings: Hitting a high note
Members of the a cappella group Redefined perform during a Parents Weekend reception at the Pyle Center. Photo: Bryce Richter…
Climate solutions worth $50,000 in prizes for students
Organizers of a new Climate Leadership Challenge at UW–Madison are seeking the best and brightest ideas from the student body to promote an environmentally sustainable future. They hope the contest will unleash a burst of youthful brainstorming and entrepreneurship across campus.
‘Great people. Great place.’ scholarship honors retiring gardener
As part of the “Great people. Great place.” initiative, an anonymous donor and the Department of Horticulture have established the Bill Hoyt Great People Scholarship in honor of Hoyt’s retirement.
WiscMail quota increased at no charge
As of Nov. 1, the WiscMail service has made additional e-mail storage available to WiscMail users who’ve reached 90 percent or more of their current quota, at no additional cost.
Media Relations at UW–Madison: Year in Review
This report outlines a full year of media relations accomplishments at UW–Madison, from November 2007-October 2008. The report focuses specifically on examples of news development and distribution by University Communications that produced significant media exposure at the state, national and international level.
UHS, Housing respond to suspected norovirus cases
UW-Madison has acted promptly and aggressively to contain the spread of possible norovirus in Sellery Hall this week, where up to 45 students have reported…