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Employee Matters
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Major fall move-in days will affect campus traffic
An estimated 2,600 students will be moving into residence halls between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, making those the two busiest days of fall move-in activity on campus.
New welcome center to open in September
The university’s new Welcome Center at 21 N. Park St. is expected to be open by mid-September, serving as a gateway to the university and the Greater Madison area and providing both campus and community visitor information.
UWPD, city urge safety awareness
As a result of a series of downtown crime incidents this summer, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to maintain a heightened awareness of their own personal safety, especially if walking late at night.
Book Smart
Stories about paranormal experiences don’t surprise Blum. “I’d tell people I was doing the book and they’d respond by telling me their own personal…
Staffing changes in store for Dean of Students offices
The Offices of the Dean of Students will have several familiar faces working in its units this fall.
New federal grants reflect UW–Madison preeminence
Eight of UW–Madison’s international and area studies programs have been awarded a combined total of nearly $4 million per year from 2006-10) in federal Title VI grants under the National Resource Center (NRC) and Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
23rd annual Dog Jog planned for Sept. 17
The School of Veterinary Medicine will again hold its annual Dog Jog Benefit for Homeless Animals at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17.
Convocation to welcome first-year students to UW–Madison
All faculty and staff members are invited to join Chancellor John D. Wiley, interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam and Mayor Dave Cieslewicz in welcoming first-year students to campus at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students on Friday, September 1.
Student develops open gym sessions for those with disabilities
Inspired by the strength and determination of the students she assisted in an adapted fitness class, Megan Petrik, a senior in psychology, developed a successful proposal for a Leadership Trust Award aimed at expanding opportunities at UW–Madison for individuals with disabilities.
Spotlight: Summer Events
Spotlight: Summer Events Photos: Jeff Miller Graduating students receive a diploma, group photo and a few…
Perspectives on the Hurricane Katrina anniversary
Aug. 29 will mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which brought devastation to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has experts who can offer perspectives on the anniversary.
TIP/New developments for fall semester
With fall classes slated to begin Tuesday, Sept. 5, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of new programs, facilities and academic developments that may be of interest to the news media.