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Agronomist Ahlgren dies at 95
Henry L. Ahlgren, emeritus professor of agronomy and former UW-Extension chancellor, died Jan. 22 at age 95.
Accountability report outlines progress, challenges
The latest UW System accountability report, "Achieving Excellence," shows the university system and UW–Madison have met or exceeded their goals in performance measures such as access, student success and efficiency.
Elroy Hirsch dies at 80
Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, the colorful and popular football star and former Wisconsin athletics director died from natural causes Jan. 28. The 80-year-old Hirsch, a native of Wausau, was a state athletic icon.
Alumna lives ideals, funds environmental studies fellowship
Charlotte Zieve had a somewhat unusual motivation to establish a fellowship that pays full in-state tuition for a student in environmental studies.
Announcements
Athletic Board Vacancy The Academic Staff Nominating Committee is seeking candidates interested in serving on the UW Athletic Board. Candidates should submit a…
For the Record
AWARDS Student Personnel Association The Student Personnel Association is seeking nominations for the annual SPA Awards. You are encouraged to nominate…
Dining options abound on campus
Many UW employees can find a quick bite to eat a short walk away from their work sites at one of the 23 on-campus eateries, including 10 restaurants and delis operated by Wisconsin Union and eight run by University Housing.
Lakefront Café to open
The former Lakefront Café in Memorial Union should open this spring, totally remodeled and renamed the Lakefront on Langdon.
Book smart
Stephen Malpezzi, Professor Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics in the School of Business, “A Primer on U.S. Housing Markets and Housing…
BS unmasks UAP: Web site explains acronyms
Business Services is publishing a new Web reference source, the "Acronym Index for UW–Madison Administrative Processes."
Capitol Capsules
Weapons veto override fails The Assembly failed to override Gov. Jim Doyle’s veto of Senate Bill 214, which would have authorized permits to…
Carnival brings together university, community
Sizzling beats, exuberant motion and dynamic new poetry will heat up the night at a campus carnival that celebrates the Caribbean in music, word and dance.
UW System President Lyall announces retirement
Katharine C. Lyall will stay on as UW System president until her replacement arrives or until Sept. 1 at the latest, she says in announcing her retirement from one of the longest and most productive presidencies in the system's history.
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Family and medical leave acts
Trekell reaches out as new LGBT center director
Eric Trekell is the first full-time director of UW–Madison's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center, a new unit in the Offices of the Dean of Students that is responsible for fostering a positive learning environment for LGBT students, and for providing resources and advocacy on LGBT issues to the wider university community.
‘Secret Garden’ tells children’s tale in song
“The Secret Garden”will open on Friday, Feb. 27, and run Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and 29; and Thursday-Sunday, March 4-7, in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Office of Corporate Relations reports busy first six months
In its first six months of operation, the Office of Corporate Relations at UW–Madison had contact with more than 300 companies in Wisconsin and beyond, made presentations to more than 30 business and community groups and organizations, and conducted a total of six new business workshops for faculty, staff and entrepreneurs.
Lecture, concert feature Irish broadcaster and traditional singer
Irish broadcaster and traditional singer Meaità Jó Shéamuis Ó Fátharta will explore the role of radio in preserving and promoting minority languages and cultures during an upcoming lecture at UW–Madison.
Brodd retiring from International Student Services
International Student Services Director Judy Brodd, who led the UW–Madison office through one of the most challenging periods in its history, will retire Friday, Feb. 13.