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June 27, 2019

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Wisconsin Senate passes state budget, now heads to Gov. Evers’ desk

Posted on 6/27/2019

NBC-15

UW System President Ray Cross also issued this statement: “The budget passed by the legislature makes a significant long-term investment in our campus infrastructure that will benefit students, our faculty, and the state for years to come … I also thank Governor Evers for his steadfast commitment to the University of Wisconsin System during the budget process, and everyone who continues to advocate for a strong UW System budget.”

UW-Madison raising pride flags over Memorial Union, Union South

Posted on 6/27/2019

Wisconsin State Journal

UW-Madison will raise pride flags Thursday at both student unions, likely marking the first time that the rainbow-striped flag has flown outdoors on the main campus.

Research

Reality check: Is there truly a retirement ‘crisis’?

Posted on 6/27/2019

Marketwatch

Needless to say, however, not all researchers come to the same conclusion. Take a study conducted a decade ago entitled “Are All Americans Saving ‘Optimally’ for Retirement?” Its authors were two economics professors at the University of Wisconsin—Madison: John Karl Scholz and Ananth Seshadri.

Jumping worms are invading Wisconsin. Scientists have discovered a way to slow them down.

Posted on 6/27/2019

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

It’s time to bring the heat — literally.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have determined that heat can kill the cocoons of jumping worms, the invasive earthworms that have spread dramatically throughout the state in recent years.

Dairy Innovation Hub should stay in state budget

Posted on 6/27/2019

Wisconsin State Journal

The $81 billion state budget the Republican-run Legislature is approving this week includes $8.8 million for research on dairy farming at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to — and should — issue partial vetoes to improve the Republican-proposed budget. But he should leave the Dairy Innovation Hub intact.

Arts & Humanities

André De Shields’ Early Career At UW-Madison Set Him On Path To New York

Posted on 6/27/2019

Wisconsin Public Radio

Before he was a Tony award-winning actor and ahead of becoming a Broadway legend, André De Shields was cast as Tiger Lily in a “Peter Pan” play on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison that caused a stir for its nude depictions of sirens.

Speaking out: Veronica Rueckert helps women trust and love their voices

Posted on 6/27/2019

Isthmus

This is the story of a book deal, a substantial advance and the kismet of a cultural moment. It’s about a first-time author finding her subject and following her dream. And it begins with women talking to each other — about their voices.

André De Shields’ Early Career At UW-Madison Set Him On Path To New York

Posted on 6/27/2019

Wisconsin Public Radio

Before he was a Tony award-winning actor and ahead of becoming a Broadway legend, André De Shields was cast as Tiger Lily in a “Peter Pan” play on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison that caused a stir for its nude depictions of sirens.

Athletics

UW announces Kelly (Kennedy) Saurer selected for 2019 Athletic HoF class

Posted on 6/27/2019

WKOW-TV 27

Kelly (Kennedy) Saurer will be one of 12 inductees in the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 6.

UW Experts in the News

Rare tick returns to Wisconsin: Its bite could make you allergic to meat; what else to know

Posted on 6/27/2019

WISC-TV 3

According to professor Susan Paskewitz, chair of the Entomology Department at University of Wisconsin-Madison, the lone star tick is not indigenous to Wisconsin. Rather, the bug will hitch a ride up north each year by attaching itself to a bird or another animal.

UW-Madison Related

Fashion, Design, Art and Music Converge

Posted on 6/27/2019

Chicago Defender

Abloh attended University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineeringthere. He also received a Master of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology.