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MBA moves up nine spots in Wall Street Journal ranking
The Wisconsin MBA program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business moved up nine spots to 25th in the regional category in this year’s Wall Street Journal ranking of MBA programs.
Engineering welcomes eight new faculty members
This year, several faculty members bring to the College of Engineering their experience in government laboratories, in industry, or in other university settings. They boast research interests that range from stem cells, biomaterials, hydrology and circuits to materials, manufacturing, energy and transportation. They are poised to make great contributions not only within the college, but also within their areas of expertise and throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Two real estate faculty awarded named professorships
Two members of the real estate faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business were recently awarded named professorships for significant contributions to their fields of research by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.
Dietetics students get hands-on kitchen experience
From planning to shopping, chopping and arranging flowers, seven dietetics students had a final exam last May that involved everything but the standard blue books and bubble sheets.
World Dance Festival provides exploration of global ideas
On the highway of ideas, the arts are sleek, efficient speedsters, able to ferry sometimes complex, emotional or even incomprehensible facts and theories in palatable form.
Cancer center honors past leaders
The School of Medicine and Public Health will celebrate its role in cancer research and treatment by renaming two centers in honor of two revered leaders.
State Laboratory of Hygiene director named
Charles Brokopp, a leader with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, has been named the new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. He will begin on Nov. 6.
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Employee Matters
The opportunity to enroll in various benefits plans for 2007 coverage is approaching. The following benefits plans will have enrollment opportunities on the dates indicated below.
For the Record
Academic staff professional development All UW–Madison academic staff with 50-percent appointments or more can compete for fiscal year 2006-07 Academic Staff Professional Development…
Roundtable announces fall events
University Roundtable has announced its schedule for this fall.