He was an esteemed Spanish professor first at the University of Richmond and from 1980 until his retirement in 2011 at the UW-Madison.
Cudlipp, William Samuel III
Madison.com
Author: gbump
Badgerloop plans to reveal pod Tuesday
Daily Cardinal
Badgerloop focuses on designing and building a transportation pod than can travel at high speeds in a tube in order to compete in SpaceX’s Hyperloop competitions, which launched in 2015.
Precision therapies advance at UW
Daily Cardinal
By mimicking natural molecular pathways in the human body, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed molecular tools that could regulate gene expression.
‘Professor Watchlist’ site complicates higher education’s free speech debate
Daily Cardinal
Two years ago, UW-Milwaukee doctoral student and lecturer Stephanie Baran attended a conference where she spoke about the effects racism, sexism and classism have on capitalist practices.
UW students will have to get their second meningitis vaccination elsewhere
Badger Herald
Instead of relying on University Health Services to provide the required second dosage for the meningitis vaccine, University of Wisconsin students may need to look to their private health care providers.
Student finance committee votes to impeach members after contentious debate
Badger Herald
After nearly three hours of debates and budget hearings, the University of Wisconsin Student Services Finance Committee voted to impeach Rep. Tyriek Mack Thursday.
More than 3,000 UW employees’ proposed raises put on hold
Badger Herald
More than 3,000 University of Wisconsin employees will not receive proposed raises or overtime eligibility after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Barack Obama’s federal regulations governing overtime pay.
The Latest: UW-Madison chancellor can’t declare sanctuary
Madison.com
University of Wisconsin-Madison officials say Chancellor Rebecca Blank doesn’t have the authority to declare the school a sanctuary for students who entered the country illegally.
What I Found in Standing Rock
Wisconsin men’s basketball team senior guard Bronson Koenig writes about his experience at the Standing Rock protest site.
UW-Madison panel to discuss homelessness, strategies to develop affordable housing
Capital Times
Training the next generation of developers to build more affordable housing is a great way help ease the crisis of homelessness, according a University of Wisconsin-Madison real estate expert.
UW-Madison puts raises on hold after Obama overtime rule blocked
Wisconsin State Journal
Thousands of UW-Madison employees will not get planned raises or become eligible for overtime pay after a federal judge blocked an Obama administration action to change rules affecting salaried workers, campus officials announced Thursday.
UW-Madison employee raises halted after federal overtime rule blocked
Daily Cardinal
More than 3,000 UW-Madison employees will not receive proposed salary increases or switch to hourly positions following a federal judge’s recent block of President Barack Obama’s overtime pay rule.
Amazon pickup point a divisive issue for UW
WISC-TV 3
When the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a five-year contract in August to allow online retail giant Amazon to put a package pickup point on the UW–Madison campus, among the deciding factors were convenience and the minimum of $100,000 per year in commissions the deal would bring to the university. Under the plan, packages with campus ZIP codes would be dropped off at a single pickup site, which is expected to open by spring 2017.
2nd dose of meningitis B vaccine not available free to UW students, officials say
WISC-TV 3
University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is telling people to get the second dose of the meningitis vaccine, but there are new questions about who will cover the costs.
UW Health hosts World AIDS Day in Madison
NBC-15
The event featured a presentation from an infectious- disease specialist who works in the Cook County jail and other resource centers.
Latinx students, staff unite to build stronger community
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff met in a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Latinx community on campus following the presidential election.
UW student paves path for stroke, epilepsy patients with brain scanning research
Badger Herald
Though she said it can be difficult being person of color and an engineering student, Janera Allen has made her mark during her four years at the University of Wisconsin.
ASM supports sexual assault survivors, undocumented students on campus
Badger Herald
The Associated Students of Madison stood in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and undocumented students at the University of Wisconsin Wednesday.
Expert talks about how to reduce holiday stress
Christine Whelan, an expert on self-improvement from the University of Wisconsin School of Human Ecology, talks about ways to reduce holiday stress.
UW poverty researcher Tim Smeeding named Galbraith fellow
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison social scientist Tim Smeeding, regarded as one of the preeminent researchers of poverty, has been named the 2017 John Kenneth Galbraith fellow from the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
Journalists, UW-Madison professors plan more events to analyze Trump victory
Capital Times
The Elections Research Center at UW-Madison will host a day-long symposium next Friday, Dec. 9, on the historic upset that made Donald Trump the president-elect.
Water well near campus reaches contamination threshold
Daily Cardinal
A well that pumps more than 750 million gallons of water near the UW-Madison campus has reached a “critical contamination threshold” of sodium and chloride due to road salt, with chloride levels doubling since 2000.
Badgers football: Wisconsin’s Corey Clement, Ryan Ramczyk named First Team All-Big Ten
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin senior running back Corey Clement and junior left tackle Ryan Ramczyk were named first team All-Big Ten Conference selections, the league announced on Wednesday.
UW students request free tampons, pads in meeting with provost
Daily Cardinal
Four students met with UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf Wednesday to request the school offer free feminine hygiene products in Bascom Hall restrooms.
UW-Madison staff uncertain on move to self-insurance
Daily Cardinal
Many UW faculty are questioning what this means for them. Self-insurance does not affect how employees pay for insurance. Instead, the state would pay the benefits directly to the Department of Employee Trust Funds rather than paying health insurance companies a fixed premium. The ETF then has more control of how funds are spent and could potentially improve member care and quality of services.
UW System officials express concerns over upcoming budget
WBAY-TV
UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said, “We’ve been cut in five of the last six budgets. That’s 10 out of the last 12 years. It’s showing up across the system in reductions, in quality, in a number of ways for our students, and we’re here to talk about the importance of investing in the University of Wisconsin.”
‘Professor Watchlist’ site complicates higher education’s free speech debate
Daily Cardinal
Two years ago, UW-Milwaukee doctoral student and lecturer Stephanie Baran attended a conference where she spoke about the effects racism, sexism and classism have on capitalist practices.
‘Hijabi for a Day’ aims to end stigma, provide new perspectives
Daily Cardinal
For many Muslims on campus, wearing a hijab comes with a number of daily challenges. On Wednesday, 45 non-Muslim participants wore hijabs to try and get a sense of the Hijabi experience.
UW weather satellite will speed-up critical data feed
WKOW-TV 27
Researchers at UW-Madison are keeping a close eye on a weather satellite that’s working its way into orbit.
Panel encourages awareness, activism regarding sexual violence on campus
Daily Cardinal
Within the past semester, UW-Madison has had two high-profile sexual assault cases emerge on campus. In response to recent events and concerns from students, the UW Homecoming Committee hosted an educational panel Tuesday regarding sexual assault.
UW policy analyst cautions Trump’s cabinet pick may target higher education for privatization
Capital Times
UW-Madison’s Clifton Conrad cautions that Betsy DeVos’ track record of advocacy for charter schools for elementary and high school students may indicate that President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education will push to privatize public higher education too.
Student-run tutoring service has budget approved by SSFC
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison’s student-run tutoring service, Greater University Tutoring Service, had its budget for the 2018 fiscal year approved at $141,514.08 by the Student Service Finance Committee Monday.
Hendricks, Dr. Richard J.
Madison.com
ichard served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1966-1971; an Assistant Clinical Professor from 1972-1978 and an Associate Clinical Professor from 1979-2010.
Stout, Katherine S. “Katie”
Madison.com
Katie worked for six years at UW-Madison School of Education.
Badgers football: Wisconsin’s T.J. Watt, Sojourn Shelton named to All-Big Ten First Team
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin junior linebacker T.J. Watt was a consensus All-Big Ten First team selection by the coaches and media, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Badgers football: Wisconsin’s Paul Chryst named Big Ten Coach of the Year
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst was named the Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year, the league announced on Tuesday.
University alumna named as Wisconsin Institute for Discovery director
Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery announced UW-Madison alumna Jo Handelsman as its new director Tuesday.
UW-Madison participates in Islam appreciation week
WISC-TV 3
Muslim students on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus are inviting students to understand Islam as a part of Islam appreciation week.
University Committee discusses campus carry, other issues
Daily Cardinal
The University Committee convened Monday to discuss many campus issues, including campus carry, UW-Madison’s falling research ranking and the role of deans in post-tenure faculty review.
UW student combines fashion and engineering to save lives
Badger Herald
Wearable technology is growing in both the worlds of fashion and medicine, and one University of Wisconsin student is taking an unconventional education path to bring the two together.
Amid feelings of uncertainty, UW students of color work to create outlets for expression
Badger Herald
With the election of Donald Trump and recent controversial racially charged incidents occurring on campus, students of color have expressed feeling unsafe at the University of Wisconsin.
UW scientists bring organ cooling practices out of the ice age
Badger Herald
Transplant surgeons can finally move out of the ice age.
LaBrosse, Margaret “Marge”
Madison.com
Marge worked at UW Hospital, UW Chemistry department and the Wis. Department of Revenue.
First floor of UW-Madison’s renovated Memorial Union to reopen next week
Wisconsin State Journal
Much of the renovated first floor at UW-Madison’s Memorial Union will reopen next week.
Memorial Union to reopen first floor next Monday
WKOW-TV 27
Another part of the Memorial Union renovation at UW-Madison will be completed in one week.
UW-Madison to remind campus of ‘run, hide, fight’ responses following Ohio State attack
Daily Cardinal
UWPD spokesperson Marc Lovicott said the police department will push information that will refresh the campus community on safety and handling of attack situations later this week once the events that took place at OSU have been processed. He said UWPD has been trained and has worked on campus to take precautions against occurrences such as knife attacks and active shooters.
OSU & UW-Madison share same protocol for campus attacks
WKOW-TV 27
Many are praising Ohio State University for its quick response and one specific tweet to students that told them what to do. It’s the same protocol taught to students at UW-Madison.
Islam Appreciation Week to educate campus on Muslim-American community
Daily Cardinal
The Muslim Student Association aims to educate UW-Madison about Islamic culture during Islam Appreciation Week over the next several days.
UW students make science accessible to Madison school children
Badger Herald
A new student organization is looking to inspire a love of science in middle school students around Madison by connecting them with University of Wisconsin student mentors.
Lacking resources of flagship, UW-La Crosse struggles to weather budget storm
Daily Cardinal
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said that while his university took a major hit in the last budget, both Gov. Scott Walker and former Gov. Jim Doyle have consistently cut funding for the UW System in the past decade.
Becknell, Nancy
Madison.com
From 1973 to 1993 she taught horn at the University of Wisconsin School of Music, playing in both the Wisconsin Brass Quintet and the Wingra Woodwind Quintet during that time.
O’Donnell, Arlene Margaret (Block)
Madison.com
She worked as a receptionist at the University of Wisconsin Student Health.
Catching Up: Opening date for Alumni Park pushed back to 2017
Wisconsin State Journal
A rainy summer and the impending winter have forced officials to push back the opening date of Alumni Park, the planned new lakeside green space between Memorial Union and the Red Gym on the UW-Madison campus.
Berezin, John Edward
Madison.com
From the 1960s until his retirement at the end of 2014 John worked at the UW Memorial Library, alongside the Bibliographers for Slavic, East European, and Central Asian Studies.
49 ejections at Camp Randall during football game, police say
Wisconsin State Journal
Forty-nine people, including eight students, were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, during the football game between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Badgers volleyball: Third-seeded UW to open NCAA tournament at home against Howard
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin is the No. 3 seed in the NCAA volleyball tournament, the highest seed in program history.
Research is important to UW-Madison and the state — Nancy Rathke
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: The governor and the Republican Legislature threaten to further reduce state funding of UW-Madison until it meets unspecified criteria. Evidently “world-renowned research” is no longer on the list.
UW’s drop in research rankings may be sign of state support
WISC-TV 3
The news that the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s ranking for research activity dropped from fourth to sixth in the nation is just jaw-dropping.
Plain Talk: Surprise! UW’s rank is falling
Capital Times
Now-retired UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley would often say that it took well over 100 years for the people of Wisconsin to build a world-class university, but it won’t take but a few years to tear it all down.
Teicher, Barry James
Madison.com
Barry then taught at UW-Madison, soon becoming the university’s oral historian. For more than 25 years, he researched the university’s history, selecting scores of leading scholars and administrators associated with the university for interviews. Barry’s extensive preparation resulted in a fascinating archive that exists orally in audio/videotape as well as in writing.