Keep in mind, though, that psychology plays an important role. A University of Wisconsin studyfound that people were in a better mood when they picked their own intensity level instead of a prescribed moderate-effort workout, even though their endocannabinoid levels were higher after the latter.
February 12, 2019
Research
Higher Education/System
Here’s how former UW-Whitewater chancellor will spend her paid 8-month leave
A former UW-Whitewater chancellor who resigned in December will be paid about $161,840 through August to create class syllabi, read assigned texts, develop assignments, and learn relevant classroom technologies as she transitions to a full teaching schedule in the fall.
Campus life
NPR reporter discusses First Step Act, future of criminal justice reform
Conservatives worry act will increase crime rate while liberals worry act isn’t doing enough, Ayesha Rascoe says.
50 years later, organizers and participants from the 1969 Black Student Strike return to campus
Despite the progress that has been made, Liberty Rashad talked about how more change needs to be made, especially with bringing more black students and people of color to campus. “The numbers did grow to some extent, but not enough as we even see today,” she said.
New program for incoming freshmen offers early opportunity to take college courses
The program offers newly admitted students the opportunity to take five credits of college coursework. All courses will be online only, and students will be matched with an academic advisor who will help them choose the right courses for them.
Crime and safety
Judge determines Cephus case ‘not ripe,’ delays trial
Dane County Circuit Court Judge William Hanrahan, who was to preside over the trial, chose to allow Cephus to remain out on bail while the trial dates are reset.
Trial of Badgers football player delayed
The trial for a former Badgers wide receiver will not be happening at this time according to online court records Monday morning.
Extension
UW-Extension offers people free tax assistance
This the 18th year they have offered this service, but they said this year is particularly important. This is the first year that the 2017 federal tax law will impact people’s returns.
Community
Woman recognized for impact on Madison community
Last year’s Athena Award recipient, Emily Auerbach, the director of the UW Odyssey project and odyssey graduate Keena Atkinson, who received one of the business forum scholarships, stopped by NBC15 to talk about the upcoming celebration.
Health
SSFC unanimously votes against 2020 UHS budget
ASM chair Billy Welsh expressed concerns over lack of transparency during UHS’ budget formulation process.
SSFC unanimously votes against UHS’s proposed budget
Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Chair Laura Downer spoke out against what she believes is UHS’s lackluster response to the issue of mental health on campus. “UHS and the UW administration has put enough thought and effort into this situation to prepare excuses for why their budget should not expand mental health resources,” Downer said.
Athletics
Late-arriving evidence delays trial for ex-Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus
Late-arriving evidence led a judge on Monday morning to delay the start of the sexual assault trial for University of Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus.
Badgers offensive lineman Jon Dietzen steps away from football due to injuries
After seeing his snaps limited over the past two seasons, Jon Dietzen is stepping away from football due to numerous injuries.
Opinion
UW helps promote liberal arts — Bob Milbourne
The SuccessWorks program located above the University Bookstore started by Dean Karl Scholz is offering a range of services to undergraduates including internships, career counseling, job interviews and even a closet of appropriate clothing for those interviews. What a terrific idea.
UW Experts in the News
This Scary Map Shows How Climate Change Will Transform Your City
Quoted: “Framing results in a digestible manner for the public sector, to inform policy, and for the scientific community, is notoriously difficult,” says University of Wisconsin–Madison climate scientist Kevin Burke, who wasn’t involved in the study.
Sixteenth Street’s new program helps children and adolescents struggling with behavioral health problems
Noted: Jason Fletcher, a professor of public affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison whose research includes child and adolescent health policy, found that when comparing siblings, one who had ADHD and one who did not, the sibling with ADHD earned approximately 33 percent less as an adult.
The Importance of Seed Banks in an Uncertain Future
Today, agronomists still find it critically important to preserve seeds and plant germplasm to guard against losses of genetic variation in the face of an uncertain future. Many seeds and germplasm are held at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in a remote Arctic Archipelago, about 800 miles from the North Pole.
Measles Outbreak Being Tracked Close To Home
Public health experts are closely watching measles outbreaks in Oregon and Washington state. It could happen here. Tracy Saladar, an expert on pediatric primary care at UW Madison, says the measles virus is easily transmissible.