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A statement to the campus community from Chancellor John D. Wiley
UW-Madison colleagues: During the past two weeks, the university has received a torrent of criticism related to the circumstances regarding Dr. Paul… Read More
Statement by Chancellor John D. Wiley regarding Dr. Paul Barrows
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has come under intense public scrutiny for decisions made in November 2004 regarding Dr. Paul Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs, involving his leave of absence from that position and circumstances surrounding his leave. Read More
New grant allows more students to study abroad in Germany
Undergraduate students studying the life sciences at UW–Madison will have a new opportunity to pursue their work overseas through a grant from the German American Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Read More
Microchip inventor and UW engineering alumnus Kilby dies
Jack St. Clair Kilby, co-inventor of the integrated circuit or microchip, and a 1950 master's degree graduate in electrical engineering at UW–Madison, died of cancer Monday, June 20, at his home in Dallas. He was 81. Read More
Number theorist wins national teaching award
Ken Ono, a mathematician at UW–Madison, is one of seven scholars to receive today (June 21) the National Science Foundation (NSF) Director's Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars during a ceremony here at the National Academy of Sciences. Read More
More health plans cover quit-smoking treatments
More Wisconsin insurers and employers are realizing the value of covering quit-smoking treatments, according to a survey by the UW–Madison Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI), which found that coverage of smoking cessation medications increased 32 percent from 2002 to 2004. Read More
Pros visit UW–Madison for sweet truth about candy
The 43rd annual Resident Course in Confectionary Technology for professionals run through June 24 on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Muir Woods to undergo ecological facelift
A walk in Muir Woods with Glenda Denniston quickly turns into a zigzag scramble from every tree to shrub to wildflower. She snaps photos every few seconds, excitedly musing on every green thing around. Read More
New vet school oncologist offers cancer treatment options
Ruthanne Chun, a clinical veterinary oncologist who joined the staff this month of the School of Veterinary Medicine, is dedicated to finding new and better ways to treat animals with cancer. Read More
Garcia-Rivera chosen as UW–Madison safety director
Andy Garcia-Rivera, senior consultant for research compliance at Cornell University, has been named as director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Department of Safety. Read More
Two Wisconsin veterinary students win national awards
Two of five national awards given by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) recognizing academic achievement went to students at the School of Veterinary Medicine. Read More
UW-Madison accounting professor among most influential in finance
An accounting professor at the School of Business has been named one of the nation’s 100 most influential people in finance. Read More
Huber to receive award from Sleep Research Society
Reto Huber, a sleep researcher at UW–Madison, will receive the Sleep Research Society's "Young Investigator Award" at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Denver on Tuesday, June 21. Read More
Doyle appoints two to Board of Regents
Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Thomas Loftus and Christopher Semenas to the University of Wisconsin System's Board of Regents. Read More
Call for donations to Friends book sale
The Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries are calling for donations of books, CDs and records for their semiannual book sale, to be held Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 12-15. Read More
Summer Carillon recitals announced
The 56-bell Memorial Carillon on campus will be featured in a series of recitals on Sunday afternoons, from June 26-Aug. 7, and Thursday evenings, from July 7-28. Read More
Two scientists land leadership roles with national psychology group
Two UW–Madison psychologists were in June elected to top positions of leadership at the American Psychological Society (APS), together filling two of the society's 10 governance slots. Read More
University Club’s summer menu brings together local growers, diners
Local diners looking for distinctive food and historic ambience will soon find something new at an old favorite. Starting this month, the University Club is serving two special features as part of its lunch offerings: A new summer menu and a dining room that's open to the public. Read More
Hong leaving UW–Madison for Arizona State campus
Luoluo Hong, dean of students at the UW–Madison, has accepted a position at Arizona State University beginning Aug. 1, Chancellor John. D. Wiley announced today (June 13). Read More
Lot 60/University Bay Drive intersection to be closed June 14
In order for contractors to continue the paving of University Bay Drive along the east side of the new Lot 76 parking ramp, the intersection of University Bay Drive and the Lot 60 road will be closed on Tuesday, June 14. All traffic going to and from Eagle Heights and Shorewood, including campus buses, will be detoured around University Hospital. Read More