The UW Hospital board on Thursday asked hospital managers “to develop and implement a plan in collaboration with nurses and all other clinical and non-clinical staff to have a strong voice in issues that impact them.”
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UW-Madison alum one of the 5 victims in the Molson Coors mass shooting
The Wisconsin Alumni Association says Trevor Wetselaar, one of the five victims in the Molson Coors workplace shooting, was an alum of the UW-Madison.
UW-Madison students utilize volunteer opportunities as chance to enrich classroom experiences
When freshman Steph Bekas’ teacher swapped typical homework in her rehabilitation psychology and special education class for hands-on volunteer experience, she found the missing link she was looking for.
UW-Madison’s Odyssey program lifts barriers to education for low-income, incarcerated folks
Founded in 2003, the UW Odyssey Project offers UW-Madison humanities classes for adult students facing economic barriers to college, such as single parenthood, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, incarceration, depression and domestic abuse, according to their website.
UW-Madison leads in producing Peace Corps volunteers — again
UW-Madison has the highest number of alumni across the globe volunteering with the Peace Corps, the fourth consecutive year that the university has earned the top spot.
Safe spaces: Acknowledging privilege
At UW-Madison, one in 10 students reported there was at least one incident in which they were the target of hostile, harassing or intimidating behavior, according to a 2016 campus climate survey.
Coronavirus impact on 401k and retirement investments
Quoted: A U.W. Health doctor says a person’s risk of catching the virus here in Wisconsin remains low. “Generally, people will be symptomatic for about a week or so, or less and then they start to recover, but the worst part is probably the first two or three days of the infection,” Medical Director for Infection Prevention Dr. Nasia Safdar said.
Wisconsin Badgers release spring practice schedule
The Badgers will open spring practices on Tuesday, March 10, and have another on Thursday, March 12. After taking a week off for the university’s spring break, UW gets back on the field Sunday, March 22.
Plans to expand UW Veterinary School focus on improving clinic spaces, sustainability
The Joint Campus Area Committee discussed additions to the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine School Thursday.
Israel is voting — for the third time in a year. That’s polarizing voters even more.
In the upcoming days, Israelis will probably be barraged with divisive campaign rhetoric, which our research suggests increases partisan polarization. However, if the election delivers another divided result, right- and left-wing politicians may wish to overcome the deadlock and form a unity government. Doing so, politicians may be able to mitigate some of the animosity caused by recurring exposure to electoral competition over the past year. But the tone of the campaign suggests that this is unlikely.
Lotem Bassan-Nygate is a PhD student in the department of political science at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Twitter: @BassanNygate
Chagai M. Weiss is a PhD candidate in the department of political science at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a research affiliate of the Elections Research Center. Twitter: @chagai_weiss
America’s college towns: Tour five of the prettiest
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is connected to the state capitol by State Street, home to boutiques, restaurants and food carts.
America’s college towns: Tour five of the prettiest
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is connected to the state capitol by State Street, home to boutiques, restaurants and food carts.
The Contemporary Austin Finds Its New Head in the Headlands: The museum’s new director, sharon maidenberg, has run a renowned multidisciplinary arts center in the Bay Area for 10 years
On the other, her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focused on contemporary African art, she’s been dealing with and making connections with lots of important contemporary artists for a decade (700 is the number cited in the press release), and that $4 million budget is triple what it was when she took over leadership of the center. (She also doubled the staff.)
An Open Letter From University Faculty and Staff Against Campus Facial Recognition
We are a group of academic faculty and staff who oppose the use of facial recognition on college campuses. We believe it is our duty to protect our campuses as learning environments where our students, fellow staff, and community members are safe, and that the constant surveillance of facial recognition threatens our human rights and privacy.
The Feeling You Get After Surviving Layoffs Has A Name
After a layoff, “employees see less of an obligation to be loyal to the company, resulting in more of a free agent mentality,” said Charlie Trevor, a professor of management and human resources in the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “With this mentality comes the freedom to actively seek another job where, hopefully, one’s future will be less tenuous.”
Wisconsin Tribes Strive For Independence From Outside Energy Companies
Panelists representing three tribes spoke Tuesday night at the Wisconsin Energy Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to highlight their sustainability efforts.
College admissions: Schools in each state that are hardest to get into
Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison• Location: Madison
UW suspends South Korea study abroad program
UW-Madison had five students enrolled in exchanges in South Korea this spring semester in connection with Yonsei University and Korea University in Seoul.
Several Wisconsin counties take initiative to test wells for contamination
In Green County, participating homeowners are expected to get their results back in April, while UW-Stevens Point will provide the county board with an annual report in June 2020, said Victoria Solomon of the UW-Madison Division of Extension-Green County.
Massive painting moves to UW campus
The monumental James Watrous mural was moved from the Webcrafters building on Fordem Avenue to the Chazen Museum of Art.
Coronavirus outbreak causes travel concerns for UW Madison
According to UW-Madison spokesperson John Lucas, the decision was made after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised their Warning Level to a 3, recommending people avoid nonessential travel to South Korea.
University of Wisconsin-Madison named one of Peace Corps’ top volunteer-producing schools
2020 is UW-Madison’s fourth straight year atop the Corps’ annual rankings.
UW-Madison suspends South Korea study abroad program due to coronavirus concerns
Students to return to U.S.
Police searching for thieves who stole UW Hospital cancer patient’s car as it was being valeted
The University of Wisconsin Police Department has identified two suspects who took off in a UW Hospital patient’s car as it was being valeted last month.
Flu cases in Madison rapidly outpace past seasons
Number observed this year compares to H1N1 pandemic, UW professor says.
Madison Metro Transit proposes changes to UW campus service routes
Potential route restructure of Routes 81, 82 late night service.
UW-Madison suspends South Korea study abroad programs amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns
UW-Madison suspended exchange programs at two South Korea institutions, university spokesman John Lucas said Wednesday. The five students affected by the suspension were informed Tuesday.
Column: The University should focus on reinvigorating its architecture in the next Master Plan
2015 Master Plan is good, 2025 Master Plan can be even better.
UHS presents data on mental health on campus to ASM
Survey found that depression, anxiety rates have increased on campus since 2016.
Hmong Institute plans statewide speaker series to mark 45th anniversary of diaspora
Madison College, Goodman South Campus, May 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Keynote speech by Yang Sao Xiong, assistant professor at UW-Madison, about education.
Cancer researcher fights off illness he studied to cure
“Two weeks after I finished all of my training, I got the lab that I always wanted, and I was starting to run trials for patients with colon and rectal cancer – I myself was diagnosed with rectal cancer,” Deming said.
Union South hosts Mardi Gras celebration
It included a performance by the UW World Percussion Ensemble, which is a year-long class for students to learn percussion from all over the world.
Column: As tuition rates soar, generations of Americans are left financially crippled
Questions about future of education arise following Trump administration’s proposed federal budget, students left in a precarious position
Phi Kappa Phi lecture discusses student debt crisis, racial disparities
University of Wisconsin associate professor in Education and Policy Analysis and director of the Student Success Through Applied Research lab, Nick Hillman, discussed the debt crisis students face within America’s student loan system at a Phi Kappa Phi lecture Tuesday night.
UW alum, fashion icon Virgil Abloh makes continual strides in fashion, design innovation
University of Wisconsin alumni Virgil Abloh continues to make ripples in the fashion and design world since graduating in 2003 with a degree in civil engineering.
Energy Institute hosts panel discussing renewable energy and indigenous peoples
The Wisconsin Energy Institute held a panel Tuesday night discussing how indigenous tribes in Wisconsin have been working with renewable energy and the barriers they’ve faced.
Parman, Kathryn Elizabeth (Witek)
She worked as a cashier for UW Housing for several years.
Those who sat out 2016 back Democrats for president by 2-to-1 margin
Boosting turnout this November among registered voters who didn’t vote in 2016 could spell trouble for President Donald Trump in key battleground states, according to a new UW-Madison poll. “For Trump, I think it’s holding onto that vote, and not losing anybody to stay competitive, whereas the Democrats are probably looking for additional voters to turn up,” said Barry Burden, director of the Elections Research Center. “Without them, the Democrats look to be just competitive, maybe at a slight disadvantage.”
Walk the line: How bail jumping became Wisconsin’s ‘most-charged crime’
Quoted: Michele LaVigne, director of the Public Defender Project at UW Law School, and Professor Cecelia Klingele of UW Law School.
Recent polling results conflict in Wisconsin
“We think of this as a science, there are really good techniques for doing surveys, but it’s also imperfect.” Director of the Election Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Barry Burden said.
2 of 3 robbery suspects arrested after Regent St. mugging, police say
Police say three people were walking on the 1200 block of Regent Street when a young man asked to borrow their phone to call his mom. The victims said once they gave him a phone, he ran across the street to join two other men.
UW Health: 10 times as many kids have tested positive for the flu
More kids have been tested positive for the flu at UW Health in the past week than in the entire flu season up to this point last year – a lot more.
Coronavirus outbreak impacting milk prices, causing trade uncertainty
Mark Stephenson is the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his latest data shows the milk prices took a big hit on January 27 as the number of coronavirus cases increased across the globe.
UW Health nurse residency graduation
Nineteen nurses completed their residency program at UW Health. Now they are ready to start their full time nursing careers. UW-Health’s program is just one of 31 accredited nurse resident programs in the country.
Police arrest two for UW campus mugging
Madison police say two of three suspects have been arrested following a mugging that took place in the 1200 block of Regent St. early Sunday morning.
UW Professor shares impact of Weinstein conviction to #MeToo movement
Janet Hyde, a Professor of Psychology and Gender and Women’s Studies at UW-Madison shared she was very glad that Weinstein was convicted.
UW Health: Confirmed flu cases significantly higher than last year
Just this last week, Monday through Sunday, 188 adults and 125 children tested positive for influenza at the hospital. The numbers from last week alone are higher than the total number of confirmed influenza cases for the entire 2018-2019 season.
Jill Richardson: A broken promise to teachers and nonprofit workers
OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson is pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Take a sneak peek at Pinney, Madison’s newest library
UW-Madison art professor Tom Loeser used the ash wood to create seating areas, which consist of benches and desks.
Political Strategist Symone Sanders to Speak At UW Memorial Union
Political strategist Symone D. Sanders will present a talk called “Black History, American History” Monday, April 6 in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union, the Wisconsin Union Directorate announced today.
GUTS presents budget proposal to SSFC
GUTS explains initiative to offer more paid tutor positions.
UW PharmD students create health app, improve cancer patient care
Creators questioned effectiveness of existing similar apps, helps cancer patients track care while kick-starting company.
UW alumni donated $70 million in support of faculty recruitment, retention
The matching opportunity will run until Dec. 31, 2020, according to UW News, and the goals are to create endowed professorships, chairs and distinguished chairs based on the current campus faculty fund guidelines.
UW Graduate School honors 15 teaching assistants with awards
‘I hope they appreciate how much we appreciate the good work they do,’ assistant dean said.
The Daily 202: Bernie Sanders built a diverse coalition to win Nevada. South Carolina offers a tougher test.
The University of Wisconsin at Madison-YouGov surveys of likely Democratic primary voters showed Sanders garnering 25 percent in Michigan, which holds its primary on March 10.
The Daily 202: Bernie Sanders built a diverse coalition to win Nevada. South Carolina offers a tougher test.
New surveys show Sanders leading in three key Midwestern states that vote after Super Tuesday. The University of Wisconsin at Madison-YouGov surveys of likely Democratic primary voters showed Sanders garnering 25 percent in Michigan, which holds its primary on March 10.
Dems fight to rebuild ‘Blue Wall’ in 2020, but polls show warning signs in Wisconsin
A poll released Sunday by the University of Wisconsin—Madison Elections Research Center cast the race in a different light, showing all the Democratic candidates leading or tied with Trump in all three states, but most of them are within the margin of error. That survey’s sample of Wisconsin voters leaned Democratic by five points.
Why Mocha Books Is Crowdfunding To Open A Mobile Bookstore To Sell Children’s Books By Authors Of Color
The ongoing need for this type of service has been highlighted by statistics. Data on books by and about people of color and from First/Native Nations published for children and teens compiled by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison showed that in 2018, of 3,653 books received by CCBC, 405 were about Africans and African-Americans, 55 were about and First and Native Nations, 314 were about Asian Pacifics and Asian Pacific Americans and 249 were about Latinx people.
Polling Battleground States And Exploring Afrofuturism
We talk with a UW-Madison professor about his effort to take the political pulse of three battleground states, including Wisconsin.
Transplanting the Immune System: Easier on Patients?
In 27 years of doing transplants, Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, FACS, Ray D. Owen Professor and Chair Division of Transplantation Department of Surgery School of Medicine and Public Health at University of Wisconsin- Madison has never done one like Okey’s. Her sister’s kidney was a perfect match, but then both women took part in a second pioneering transplant to give Barb her sister’s immune system.