The biggest challenge for us was that the field had it wrong,’ UW doctoral student said.
New findings on cell movement challenge existing theoretical models
Badger Herald
February 11, 2020
Research
Higher Education/System
Assembly to vote on sexual-assault kit proposal, ‘Tougher on Crime’ bills
Wisconsin State Journal
The Assembly is also scheduled to vote on a bill to codify protections for public speakers on University of Wisconsin campuses. The rules were adopted last year by the UW Board of Regents and would require disciplinary action against students who disrupt public speeches.
Wisconsin Gets $70 Million Gift for Faculty Recruitment
Inside Higher Education
The University of Wisconsin at Madison has announced a $70 million gift from John and Tashia Morgridge, two alumni, to support faculty recruitment and retention. The funds will match gifts from others to support the endowing of chairs for faculty members.
Campus life
UW-Madison cuts ties with Sigma Chi fraternity, declares chapter ‘inactive’
Wisconsin State Journal
Sigma Chi, 221 Langdon St., gave up its charter to its parent organization Jan. 30. The surrender means the chapter may not hold events and activities on its own or with other fraternities and sororities. It also loses its status as a registered student organization.
‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ coming to UW-Madison to talk climate change
Wisconsin State Journal
Nye will speak on UW-Madison’s campus at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 as part of the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
Bill Nye ‘the Science Guy’ will be in Madison for climate change event
NBC-15
According to the UW-Madison’s website, Nye will lead a discussion with students and the public, called “LET’S TALK CLIMATE CHANGE: A CONVERSATION WITH BILL NYE.”
Bill Nye bringing climate change presentation to the UW Memorial Union
WKOW-TV 27
The program, “Let’s talk climate change, A conversation with Bill Nye,” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 21 at the Shannon Hall in University of Wisconsin Memorial Union.
Bus Pass Program, UHS propose budgets to SSFC
Badger Herald
SSFC then heard from UW’s UHS Executive Director Jake Baggott, who proposed a series of expansions to the organization, including efforts to improve the physical structure of its current location.
State news
Republican farm aid bills include tax credit, insurance deductions, but full cost still unknown
Wisconsin State Journal
The GOP proposal also would direct UW-Madison to compile a report on ways to best serve the state’s farmers and conduct research on technology specific to agriculture.
Crime and safety
UW-Madison’s Sigma Chi chapter can no longer operate after serving alcohol at event
NBC-15
The university suspended the chapter in October of 2019. Since then, the university and Sigma Chi International (SCI), the fraternity’s parent organization, have worked to address the incident.
UW-Madison cuts ties with Sigma Chi fraternity
WKOW-TV 27
The chapter surrendered its charter to Sigma Chi International (SCI), its parent organization, which means it no longer may operate as a registered student organization at the university.
Sigma Chi inactive after alcohol related suspension
Badger Herald
Sigma Chi, located at 221 Langdon, can no longer operate as a registered student organization at UW — meaning it can not hold events and activities, but will still be held accountable for any violations of UW’s student conduct policies. This decision comes after the suspension of Sigma Chi this past October.
Health
After decrease in opioid overdoses in Madison, UW, city takes steps to sustain downward trend
Badger Herald
Assistant Professor in UW’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Andrew Quanbeck said many scientists at UW are conducting research addressing the epidemic as a local and societal issue.
Athletics
Crowd size grows 7.5% for Wisconsin Badgers volleyball home matches in 2019
Wisconsin State Journal
The spectator count for University of Wisconsin volleyball matches at the UW Field House has never been higher than it was during the 2019 season.
Badgers women’s hockey team prepares for ‘totally different’ atmosphere for Fill the Bowl game
Wisconsin State Journal
As the University of Wisconsin makes a final push to equal its U.S. women’s hockey attendance record in Sunday’s Fill the Bowl game at the Kohl Center, coach Mark Johnson said his players’ preparations can only go so far.
UW Experts in the News
Coal Shipping In Twin Ports Drops To Lowest Level In Decades While Wind Cargo Surges
Wisconsin Public Radio
Quoted: The transition is something people would not have thought possible until recently, said Greg Nemet, a public affairs professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who researches energy and policy.
Obituaries
Wermuth, John “Jack”
Wisconsin State Journal
He was employed by the University of Wisconsin Physical Plant as an Environmental Services Supervisor before retiring in 1997.
UW-Madison Related
This successful school doesn’t do things like many other schools
The Washington Post
Clark Street describes itself as a “laboratory for innovative education.” As such, the school works closely with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to develop programs and evaluate its approaches to learning.
UW-Madison to Hold 12th Annual Reception Honoring Outstanding Women of Color
Madison365
The 12th cohort of Outstanding Women of Color awardees will be honored at a reception on Thursday, March 5, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 716 Langdon Street. The event to celebrate this year’s honorees is open to the campus and community.