UW-Madison released results from its first-ever campus climate survey, and data showed school officials what they had “long known anecdotally” — underrepresented students have a significantly less positive perception of the university’s environment.
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UW to release campus climate survey Wednesday
The University of Wisconsin conducted its first-ever study of campus climate in fall 2016, and plans to release the results Wednesday.
Fun vs. fright on Halloween night
Quoted: Halloween makes some children anxious, and here with what parents can do to help make it a little less scary is Dr. Marcia Slattery, head of the UW Anxiety Disorder Program.
ASM, Vote Everywhere combat confusion over voter ID laws with new initiatives
Nov. 9th meeting will discuss ways to help students vote despite current, ’confusing’ voter ID laws
Retention and recruitment rates return to normal after UW experiences budget and tenure changes
UW-Madison’s retention and recruitment of staff is returning to normal after the university faced budget cuts and tenure policy changes in the previous two years, according to a 2016-17 faculty recruitment efforts document.
Sexual assault reported in residence hall
A sexual assault reportedly occurred in a southeast residence hall this past Saturday, according to a UW-Madison Crime Alert.
DJ Khaled brings hip-hop to Madison in an underwhelming hour-long performance
A short-lived set lacks focality and quickly runs through Top 40 hits with little to no effort.
Amazon facility in Sellery aims to make package delivery easier
If you’re tired of waiting for packages, don’t worry — an Amazon pickup point now open in Sellery Residence Hall plans to eliminate the wait for Prime customers.
Vos: No consensus on fetal tissue research bills
Vos says there is also no agreement on another bill that would prohibit University of Wisconsin doctors from working at Planned Parenthood clinics where abortions are performed.
The future of football: How concerns about head injuries are changing youth sports in Madison
“There are people who are diagnosed with CTE who had never had a diagnosed concussion,” said Julie Stamm, a University of Wisconsin-Madison anatomist who has studied CTE and brain trauma in athletes.
Chemical spill at UW Hospital; nobody injured, Madison Fire Department says
A small chemical spill at UW Hospital Tuesday night brought out the hazardous incident team of the Madison Fire Department, with nobody injured in the spill.
Report on death of windsurfer killed in collision with UW rescue boat goes to Dane County DA
A report on the death of windsurfer Yu Chen is now in the hands of Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne. Chen was killed in Lake Mendota May 31 after a collision with a University of Wisconsin-Madison Lifesaving Station rescue boat.
‘Unusually violent’ attack on UW-Madison campus prompted webchat with parents
University of Wisconsin-Madison officials sent out a crime warning after a shocking attempted abduction of a female student on campus early Oct. 2 and followed it up with a web chat with parents, campus police said.
Dr. Bernhard R. Works
He worked two summers at the University of Wisconsin and designed the 1st production at the Union Theatre in Madison.
Professor encourages students to find positive ways to approach, tackle everyday anxieties
Jack Nitschke said going to class, outside can help in dealing with mental health issues.
Professor speaks on the brain, anxiety
Feeling especially stressed about your midterms? This is likely because your brain is used to these feelings.
Following UW-Madison’s lead, state lawmaker wants to require free menstrual products in state buildings
After the successful introduction of a UW-Madison pilot program that put free menstrual products in university bathrooms, a state representative from Madison is once again attempting to implement a similar policy on a statewide level.
Man who reportedly attacked two UW-Madison students on, near campus charged
A 30-year-old man who was arrested earlier this month for attempting to abduct UW-Madison women on or near campus in two separate incidents was charged Monday in the cases.
Government student debt refinancing has support among lawmakers, but no near term agreement
Jessica Schmidt, 30, is trying to pay down her student loans, but interest rates make that a struggle. The graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is trying to finish a master’s degree in communications while working two jobs to pay off debt from her bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Schmidt has paid almost more in interest on one loan than the original $6,000 amount, she said.
UW System proposal could cause ‘irreparable damage’ to UW Colleges
Column by Bill Messner, former chancellor of the UW Colleges from 1997-2004.
Cassandra Phillips: Look at UW merger with critical eye
Dear Editor: Regarding the UW System merger, I urge citizens to turn a critical eye toward UW System President Ray Cross’ objectives when it comes to higher ed in Wisconsin.
Man charged with attacks on women in Downtown area, on UW campus
A Monona man who is on probation for a federal child pornography conviction was charged Monday with attempted kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges after a woman told police earlier this month that he struck her with a hatchet, bound her with duct tape and tried to throw her into the trunk of a car.
Company site selectors have their eye on the Madison region
“I think there’s no question the Madison region is on the national radar screen a lot more than it was a few years ago,” MadREP president Paul Jadin said. The area’s growing reputation as a technology hub and the strength of the University of Wisconsin are contributing to that, he said.
Grunow, Douglas A.
He worked for 47 years at the University of Wisconsin DoIT Center.
University of Wisconsin-Madison starts new religion center
The Center for Religion and Global Citizenry comes after the Luber Institute for the Study of Abrahamic Religions closed last year due to lack of funding, Wisconsin Public Radio reported .
Rowe, Bill
He then returned to public education when he accepted a position in Human Resources at UW-Madison.
UW Pharmacy School leads dip in accepted job offers to professors
UW-Madison’s highly ranked School of Pharmacy was turned down for all but one of the faculty job offers it made last year, according to a university report released this week.
The oldest federal student loan program is gone. So what’s next?
According to university, more than 3,500 current UW-Madison students will be directly affected. During the lifetime of the program, however, over 138,000 UW-Madison students benefited from this low-cost, high impact loan with every federal dollar having successfully revolved approximately seven times.
Scott Walker’s second term so far split between two distinct acts
Other national or state issues could also have an impact. And whoever emerges from the ensemble to play the Democrats’ leading role as challenger could also shape the debate, said UW-Madison political science professor Barry Burden.
Dow riot ‘horrible, deplorable, stupid’ — State Journal editorial from 50 years ago
The administration of the University of Wisconsin has made a welcome decision. It will run the University of Wisconsin. The students will not run it.
Shimmering St. Paul’s mosaic a striking addition to campus end of State Street
Even on an overcast fall afternoon, the nearly 300,000 tiles that make up the mosaic on the new Catholic student center at UW-Madison were shimmering as freshman Casey Gilinson walked by.
Editorial: Rushing to merge UW campuses is antithetical to Wisconsin Idea
The University of Wisconsin System is a jewel — one of the great networks of institutions of higher education in the United States. It should be cherished. That does not mean that it cannot change, but it does mean that changes should be undertaken with care.
Football: Wisconsin wins at Illinois to remain undefeated
Badgers continue overcoming turnovers to move to 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in conference play
Potential Trump nominee’s speech goes smoothly despite small protest
A prominent economist — seen by many as the frontrunner to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve — spoke on UW-Madison’s campus Thursday, drawing a small protest organized by an outside group that opposes the speaker’s ideology.
Freakfest attendance declines sharply, possibly due to cold weather
This year, around 19,000 tickets were sold, according to a Madison Police Department incident report. That number is down from roughly 30,000 in 2016 and 34,000 in 2015.
UW-Milwaukee’s student union gets a failing grade — but students are looking to change that with an upcoming vote
With a “D” rating for function and “F” for condition, the UW-Milwaukee student union has its problems, from a non-functioning elevator to plumbing failure that leaks from the kitchen into the Panther Shop. Now, students have the opportunity to change all of that.
Douglas A. Grunow, 73
He worked for 47 years at the University of Wisconsin DoIT Center.
Legislative committee OKs bill banning UW abortions
A legislative committee has approved a Republican bill barring University of Wisconsin doctors from performing abortions and training residents in how to perform abortions at Planned Parenthood.
Democratic lawmakers worried over plan to consolidate two-year and four-year UW schools
Twenty Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns about a recent proposal to merge Wisconsin four-year and two-year colleges in a letter sent to UW System President Ray Cross Thursday.
Graduate assistants unsettled over rapid creation of policy handbook
Students concerned that their feedback will not be considered.
(Re)living history
A partnership between UW-Madison and Madison Public Library, the two-day session drew nearly a dozen Madisonians who provided first-hand accounts of the protest and how it shaped their lives.
Democratic lawmakers ask Ray Cross to slow down UW mergers
Twenty Democratic legislators are asking University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross to delay implementation of a reorganization of the system’s campuses.
Chad Alan Goldberg: To protect freedom of expression, hold UW management accountable
Earlier this month, the UW System Board of Regents approved a new policy to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression on campus. The policy requires suspension for a student who is twice found responsible and expulsion for a student who is thrice found responsible for disrupting freedom of expression.
Democratic legislators criticize UW System merger proposal
A group of Democratic lawmakers wants the University of Wisconsin System to put the brakes on its plan to merge two-year college campuses with four-year institutions.
Amid confusion, Obamacare enrollment for 2018 starts next week
In Wisconsin, assistance is being scaled back but remains available, said Donna Friedsam, director of Covering Wisconsin. People wanting help can call 211 or go to www.coveringwi.org.
Senate committee advances bill banning abortion training at University of Wisconsin
A state Senate committee voted Thursday on party lines to advance a bill that would bar University of Wisconsin employees from performing or assisting with abortions under the scope of their employment.
‘Once Upon a Time’ screenwriters announced as 2017 winter commencement speakers
The University of Wisconsin announced Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz Wednesday as the 2017 winter commencement speakers in a YouTube video Wednesday.
Textbook prices likely to be chopped by 40 to 80 percent in select classes this spring
If you’re enrolled in one of the 16 classes that are part of a new pilot program, you’re in luck — your textbooks may be significantly cheaper than in previous semesters.
Hollywood screenwriters to speak at winter commencement
A pair of screenwriters who met at UW-Madison and have worked together throughout their Hollywood careers will speak at the school’s winter commencement ceremony.
Student group on campus to shift focus to student hunger
What started as a once-a-week effort to bring leftover food from Gordon Avenue Market to Madison community members has grown into a larger effort to supply food to not only the community, but also UW-Madison students who need it.
UW will not suspend Business School MBA program
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has decided to end discussion of the one-year suspension of the full-time MBA program, according to officials.
Veteran crime scene investigator to teach UW class about writing crime scenes
A veteran crime scene investigator with the Madison Police Department is paying his experience forward in a very creative way.
UW announces ‘Lost’ writers, ‘One Upon a Time’ creators as winter commencement speakers
The speakers for this year’s UW-Madison winter commencement ceremony spin wild tales for a living, but the story of how the two met starts with meeting on UW’s campus.
Winter 2017 commencement speakers announced
UW-Madison has announced their 2017 winter commencement speakers with a fairy tale twist.
UW-Madison turns to Hollywood for Winter Commencement speakers
UW-Madison went Hollywood for Winter Commencement, getting help from the Evil Queen from ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” to announce this year’s speakers.
‘Lost’ and ‘TRON: Legacy’ writers to deliver UW-Madison’s fall commencement speech
Two UW-Madison graduates who have made a career writing and producing television shows and movies will be the speakers for the university’s Dec. 17 commencement ceremony.
Visiting MacArthur Grant journalist: Fear among undocumented has ‘profound policy ramifications’
Many undocumented immigrants are afraid, and Sarah Stillman believes that fear has real-world effects on public safety.
Efforts to recruit University of Wisconsin faculty slide back toward normal
The number of attempts by other universities to recruit professors away from UW-Madison declined in the last academic year, after a spike in the previous year officials attributed to budget cuts and controversial changes to tenure policies.
Cap Times Talk panelists: Student loan debt needs fix before a crisis hits
Derek Kindle, director of UW-Madison’s office of student financial aid, said he wasn’t sure the problem reached the level of crisis, given the “national hierarchy of needs.”
Wisconsin School of Business drops plan to suspend MBA program
Wisconsin School of Business leaders say they are no longer pursuing a proposal that would have suspended the school’s full-time Master of Business Administration program for a year, and could have led to the program’s closure.