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Psychology department honored for graduate education
The Department of Psychology was selected as a co-recipient of the 2004 Award for Innovation in Graduate Education in Psychology.
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Wisconsin Partnership Fund awards grants totaling nearly $6 million
The Wisconsin Partnership Fund for a Healthy Future, which is the Blue Cross Program at the Medical School, last year awarded just under $6 million to 33 organizations across the state for community- academic partnerships designed to advance the health of the people of Wisconsin.
Professor emeritus honored for excellence in teaching
Donald R. Johnson, professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, has been recognized with a national award for his years of excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
Animal geneticist dies at 96
Arthur Barclay "Chappie" Chapman, emeritus professor of genetics and animal breeding, died Dec. 29 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare facility in Madison. He was 96 years old.
Executive associate registrar emeritus dies at 72
Thomas L.W. Johnson, executive associate registrar emeritus, died on Jan 1. He was 72.
Policy analyst works to create positive environment
It's hard not to be touched by the positive aura that flows around Hazel Symonette, a senior policy analyst in the offices of the Dean of Students and Human Resource Development
University Club series to showcase leadership in public policy, arts and scholarship
With subjects ranging from divorce reform to Rwandan genocide to the Wisconsin Film Festival, and speakers including Wisconsin's secretary of workforce development, the Madison Symphony Orchestra's concertmaster and others, the University Club's 2005 Luncheon Series is nothing if not diverse.
Medical School to offer master of public health
The UW System Board of Regents recently approved a new master of public health degree at the UW Medical School. This 12-month multidisciplinary program, which begins in fall 2005, aims to enhance the state’s public health workforce.
OCR welcomes Gov. Doyle’s new Wisconsin Angel Network program
Charles Hoslet, managing director of the Office of Corporate Relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, says that Gov. Jim Doyle's new Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN) program "is another positive step in our combined efforts to support new business startups in Wisconsin, as finding financial support for those emerging businesses is crucial."
My UW to get total makeover
My UW–Madison is evolving. From a redesigned user interface to underlying structure improvements, the new My UW–Madison will provide an information resource adapted to campus needs and flexible enough to provide even more services as those needs change.
e-Grading process replaces paper grade rosters
UW-Madison took a significant step forward in improved service and efficiencies this week as the campus implemented electronic submission of grades for faculty. A joint project of the Office of the Registrar and DoIT, the new e-Grading method replaces the paper grade list process.
Engineering department announces name change
For some, industrial engineering calls to mind factories and smokestacks, and time study, plant layout and work measurement, says Emerson Electric Professor in Total Quality Harry Steudel, who chairs the UW–Madison Department of Industrial Engineering. To respond to this antiquated perception of its field, the department has changed its name to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, abbreviated ISyE -- although it will continue to offer the industrial engineering degree.
University departments recognize Year of Languages
Departments across the university are celebrating the Year of Languages with new programs and events.