Tag Outreach

UW-Madison explores partnerships with Iraqi university

February 11, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is taking the first steps toward a formal partnership with a university in Iraq.

The Wisconsin Experience in Motion: Physical Therapy in Belize

January 18, 2009

As part of her semester break, Dean of Students Lori Berquam has accompanied three UW–Madison faculty members and four students on a two-week service-learning trip to Punta Gorda, Belize.

Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations

December 23, 2008

Dawn Crim has been selected from a national search process to lead community relations initiatives for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective Jan. 1, 2009, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin announced today.

Record 122,000 callers seek help from Quit Line to stop smoking

December 17, 2008

University of Wisconsin and state health officials announce a record-breaking 39,000 calls to the state’s Tobacco Quit Line in 2008 and celebrated the Quit Line fielding 122,000 calls in its seven-year history. Smokers are encouraged to call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get the support they need in quitting in the year ahead.

UW-Madison students collaborate to help local families

December 4, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison students are participating in a handful of charitable activities to help families in need this winter.

Newsletter helps parents, one month at a time

November 24, 2008

‘Once Upon a Christmas Cheery’ to be broadcast in December

November 19, 2008

All tickets for the 39th annual “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri” have been distributed, but the program will be broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television.

Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks

October 27, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," a unique opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Centro Hispano, Schools of Hope to recruit campus tutors Thursday

October 7, 2008

The Centro Hispano tutoring program will have an informational booth in library mall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. this Thursday for interested UW–Madison students. There will also be tutor training and sign-up for the Schools of Hope tutoring program Thursday evening in the Union from 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. The programs give students of all educational backgrounds the chance to tutor pre-school to high school level children.

Center seeks collaboration to develop new leaders

September 24, 2008

The new Center for Nonprofits, launched in May, plans for degree programs, research, and continuing education and outreach efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector and its leadership. The center, housed in the School of Human Ecology, is now seeking faculty, staff and student affiliates from across campus.

WAA, Competitive Wisconsin gain grant to launch employee recruitment partnership

September 22, 2008

A new partnership of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Competitive Wisconsin Inc. (CWI) will encourage University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates to return to Wisconsin to live and work. The partnership is funded in part by a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.

UW-Madison urges ‘Safety 24/7’ with new Web site

August 25, 2008

Taking care of your personal safety isn't something to just to think about at nighttime or after class, but to make a part of your life, all of the time.

Prospective college faculty visit UW-Richland

August 13, 2008

A group of 10 graduate and postdoctoral students from UW–Madison visited the UW-Richland campus on July 3.

School of Veterinary Medicine sponsors 25th annual Dog Jog benefit for homeless animals

August 13, 2008

For the 25th year in a row, the race is on to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

Six members added to Wisconsin Alumni Association Board of Directors

August 13, 2008

Six accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors.

Fighting ash borer: To spray or not to spray?

August 12, 2008

Perhaps the only good news in the Aug. 4 announcement that emerald ash borers have been found in southeastern Wisconsin is that the invasive pest took its time getting here.

Slide show: Bucky (and friends) go to the fair

August 8, 2008

Cream puffs and the giant slide aside, the Wisconsin State Fair is a great venue for learning new things about the world — making it an ideal spot for UW–Madison to settle in for a day. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the university did just that by bringing a sampling of science, music and athletics to the citizens of the state during UW–Madison Day at the Fair.

Tag Outreach

UW-Madison explores partnerships with Iraqi university

The Wisconsin Experience in Motion: Physical Therapy in Belize

Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations

Record 122,000 callers seek help from Quit Line to stop smoking

UW-Madison students collaborate to help local families

Newsletter helps parents, one month at a time

‘Once Upon a Christmas Cheery’ to be broadcast in December

Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks

Centro Hispano, Schools of Hope to recruit campus tutors Thursday

Center seeks collaboration to develop new leaders

WAA, Competitive Wisconsin gain grant to launch employee recruitment partnership

UW-Madison urges ‘Safety 24/7’ with new Web site

Prospective college faculty visit UW-Richland

School of Veterinary Medicine sponsors 25th annual Dog Jog benefit for homeless animals

Six members added to Wisconsin Alumni Association Board of Directors

Fighting ash borer: To spray or not to spray?

Slide show: Bucky (and friends) go to the fair

UW-Madison students improve Ecuador water quality

Conference brings science into focus for visually impaired

PEOPLE students to be celebrated