The program is open to University of Wisconsin faculty, staff, students and Madison area entrepreneurs.
Madworks offers grants for lean start-up class
Wisconsin State Journal
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Badgers hockey: Madison’s Bob Suter dies at age 57
Madison.com
Bob Suter, a celebrated member of one of the best-known families in American hockey history, died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. He was 57.
Flaten, Anne Louise
Madison.com
Anne had a 32-year career at UW-Hospital and Clinics, eventually becoming the director of the respiratory therapy department at UW-Hospital.
Badgers volleyball: Courtney Thomas named Big Ten Conference’s Player of the Week
Madison.com
Senior right-side hitter Courtney Thomas was named conference Player of the Week; junior libero Taylor Morey earned her second Defensive Player of the Week honor in as many weeks and sophomore Lauren Carlini was named Setter of the Week.
State structural deficit approaches $1.8 billion
Wisconsin State Journal
The state faces a nearly $1.8 billion structural deficit heading into the next biennial budget cycle, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau reported Monday.
Here’s how much parking around Camp Randall cost on Saturday
Capital Times
Last season, our Chris Murphy did a tour of the neighborhoods on game day and found prices generally between $10 and $40. Things haven?t changed greatly since then.
UW-Madison ranked 13th best public college in US
Madison.com
UW-Madison is the 13th best public university in America, according to rankings released Tuesday. The annual America?s Best Colleges rankings from U.S. News and World Report also pegged UW-Madison as the 47th best college overall.
Donna Shalala, former UW chancellor, to retire as University of Miami president
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Miami President Donna Shalala plans to step down in 2015 … She took over at Miami in 2001 after serving eight years as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Bill Clinton … She also has been the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the president of Hunter College.
In the Spirit: Former Catholic school becomes housing for UW-Madison students
Wisconsin State Journal
The rosary beads next to the foosball table in Sam Gagliardi?s apartment suggest he has both fun and faith on his mind this school year. The UW-Madison junior is one of the inaugural tenants of Lumen House, the unusual campus housing project undertaken by three Downtown Madison Catholic congregations.
Lien, Neil C.
Madison.com
In 1967, he joined the University of Wisconsin?s Physical Sciences Lab scientific staff as a mechanical engineer.
Walker, Burke have clear contrasts on education
Madison.com
Their views on education reveal deeper philosophical divides about the role of government, said Michael Apple, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor who studies educational policies. Walker strongly advocates for increasing funding for private education, such as schools in the voucher program, which is consistent with his belief in the need to limit the size and roll of government, Apple said. That approach worries public schools, Apple said … Burke?s proposed policies would be more favorable for public schools and the University of Wisconsin System, but she needs to do more to get the message out to voters, Apple said.
Tech and Biotech: Two Madison biotechs to advance with drug trials; a medical device company receives funds
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison Vaccines, meanwhile, will have one of its prostate cancer vaccines involved in a clinical trial at UW-Madison as a result of a $1.5 million grant to Dr. Douglas McNeel, UW associate professor of medicine in hematology/oncology.
Grogan, William Edward “Bill”
Madison.com
He was employed at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and later for the UW-Madison Department of Physics.
Tom Oates: Football with humanity and grace. Then a searing diagnosis
Madison.com
Tom Mulhern UW football beat writer for the State Journal, has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. A scholarship has been set up at the UW?Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication in his honor.
‘Transparent’ creator Jill Soloway talks about UW college days in New York Times
Capital Times
Soloway is the subject of an extensive profile in this Sunday?s New York Times magazine. In it, she talks about her own father telling her he was transgender, as well as how the trans community is reacting to the show. She also recounts a pivotal moment that occurred when she was an undergraduate at the UW.
Nelson, Tiffany Kay
Madison.com
She attended UW-Madison and received bachelor?s degrees in genetics and bacteriology. Tiffany continued her education at UW-Madison, earning a master?s degree in bacteriology. During her graduate studies, Tiffany developed a bacteria growth gel, that she named “Tif agar” that is still used at the UW today. Tiffany continued her work as a research assistant and specialist at the UW until 1994.
Q and A: Steve Carpenter is optimistic about solving Madison’s water quality problems
Capital Times
Steve Carpenter, director of UW-Madison?s renowned Center for Limnology, took his first water sample from Lake Mendota in 1974.
COWS report on jobs shows employment in Wisconsin still lags 2007 levels
It took seven years but the national labor market is finally back to pre-recession employment levels of 2007, a UW-Madison nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank says. Wisconsin, though, has not kept up, says the UW-Madison Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS).
UW police write 32 citations in Badgers’ home opener
Madison.com
Of the 32 citations, 29 of them were issued to UW-Madison students, mostly for underage alcohol violations.
E-cigarette debate heats up in Wisconsin
Madison.com
Still, ?it?s a no-brainer? that smokers who switch to e-cigarettes are reducing harm, said Doug Jorenby, clinical services director at UW-Madison?s Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention. ?Based on what we know at the moment, it?s almost beyond debate,? he said … The state of Wisconsin and UW Health are among Madison-area employers that have added e-cigarettes to their smoking bans, spokespeople said. The Madison School District plans to add them to its policy this year. UW-Madison allows e-cigarettes but plans to re-evaluate the issue this year.
UW-Stevens Point emphasizes drug, alcohol policies
Madison.com
Dean of Students Troy Seppelt tells Stevens Point Journal Media (http://spjour.nl/1u3pR9u ) that he wants each of the 9,457 students who started classes this week to know what will happen if they violate the university?s policies on drinking and drug use.
On Campus: Oshkosh chancellor finalists; Tammy Baldwin to visit MATC; Ray Cross will be on C-Span
Wisconsin State Journal
Care to shoot some questions to University of Wisconsin System president Ray Cross? You?ll get your chance when he appears on a live call-in show on C-SPAN in two weeks.
UW-Madison education research lab calls for changes to boost outcomes for black boys and men
Capital Times
Better training and more accountability are needed to improve the educational opportunities for black men and boys from pre-K through college, says an emerging coalition of education research centers, including the Wisconsin Equity and Inclusion Laboratory.
New to the Camp: A guide to Badgers gameday for first-timers
Wisconsin State Journal
This guide will give you a place to start if you?re heading to your first Badgers game Saturday, or ? if you?re an experienced veteran who?s been here longer than Barry Alvarez ? remind you what makes football Saturdays in Madison so great.
Strang, William Allen ?Bill?
Madison.com
He taught marketing at UW-Madison from 1963 until 1979, and was associate dean for external relations from April, 1983, until his retirement.
Badgers football: Barry Alvarez defends Gary Andersen’s handling of Joel Stave situation
Madison.com
University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez acknowledged Wednesday that his football coach made some mistakes in his handling of the Joel Stave saga, but Alvarez ultimately defended Gary Andersen.
Mark Pocan bill seeks to boost federal research funding to ‘next generation’ scientists
Capital Times
?We have to make sure new researchers are not leaving the field,? Pocan said Wednesday at UW-Madison?s Waisman Center as he announced the introduction of the Next Generation Research Act.
Ironman, Badgers opener to impact area traffic
Madison.com
The Ironman triathlon and the Wisconsin Badgers football game will have big impacts on traffic both in and out of Madison this weekend.
UW-Madison?s Diana Hess says teaching about politics is key to an educated democracy
Madison.com
Should teachers be allowed to wade into controversy when teaching civics? Absolutely, says Diana Hess, a professor of curriculum and instruction at the UW-Madison School of Education and nationally recognized civics education expert.
Badgers football: Western Illinois game marks end of an era
Madison.com
The practice of playing FCS opponents is being phased out at UW and the rest of the Big Ten Conference, all in the name of scheduling equity.
Loew, Jack
Madison.com
Always skilled with his hands he became a Steamfitter for the University of Wisconsin in 1948. He was in charge of refrigeration for the University and worked in labs such as zoology and microbiology. Jack was ahead of his time; he was the driver of a University car pool in the 60?s, leaving the house at 7:26 a.m. exactly, Monday through Friday. After 36 years at UW he retired in 1984.
Financial aid now available in UW flex option degree program
Wisconsin State Journal
After initially being denied, the University of Wisconsin has gotten approval for federal financial aid to some students in its new ?show what you know? flexible option degree program.
Badgers football: Backup quarterback Joel Stave out indefinitely but not injured
Madison.com
If the University of Wisconsin football team uses a second quarterback on Saturday vs. Western Illinois, it won?t be junior Joel Stave. That much is clear. The reason why changed during a bizarre news cycle that ended with Stave doing his best to explain a difficult situation.
UW-Madison student?s cancer research lights up social media
Capital Times
A short Vine loop that features a headline about sophomore Keven Stonewall in the New York Daily News received more than a half-million views last week. But the microbiology student?s research on a colon cancer vaccine has been attracting media attention for a while.
Intoxicated student prompts warning from UW police
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison Police issued a new warning to students about the dangers of excessive drinking after finding a 25-year-old with a dangerously high blood alcohol content.
Madison tops site’s rankings for best quality of life
Capital Times
The quality of life is better in Madison than in every other large American city. That?s according to a study of the 100 largest U.S. cities by personal finance site NerdWallet.
Olson, James Percy
Madison.com
He later worked for UW-Madison Center for Dairy Profitability on a financial study, tracking dairy farms across the Midwest for nine years.
Tom Oates: Big non-conference wins continue to prove elusive for UW
Madison.com
After two decades of sustained success, the University of Wisconsin has become a household name in the world of college football. But is UW also seen as a program that can beat the very best teams from the Deep South and Far West? The answer is no.
Woollen, Mary Kay (Lawinger)
Madison.com
She most recently worked at UWHC Fiscal Affairs, where she cherished her co-workers.
Knechtges, Helen J.
Madison.com
She worked at UW Hospitals as a staff nurse on the surgical medical floor from 1953 to 1989.
Chefs, breeders pair up to produce tastier veggies
Madison.com
There?s a good chance that many of the suddenly trendy vegetables that foodies latch on to in the next decade will benefit from research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Ed Garvey: Get serious about sexual assault on our campuses
Capital Times
Stories in the news lately include the sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the investigation of two (maybe three) Brown University football players for sex assault, and the sentencing of a former UW football recruit for sex assault while he was visiting the Madison campus. As the fall semester gets underway, it?s a good time to call attention to this ongoing problem.
UW-Cinematheque celebrates films ? even if they aren’t always on film
Wisconsin State Journal
The free UW Cinematheque series raised over $35,000 through its fundraising campaign, enough to pay for improvements to its screening room at Vilas Hall. Chief among them was the purchase of a digital film projector, where the movies come not on a 35mm reel but a hard drive.
Former UW Hospital CEO to get $1.3 million severance
Wisconsin State Journal
Donna Katen-Bahensky, former president and CEO of UW Hospital, will get at least $1.3 million in severance pay, according to an exit letter released by the hospital Friday.
Hoover, Dorothy Ann
Madison.com
During the Vietnam era, Ann worked at home for the University of Wisconsin Extension, grading English papers for servicemen and women. Subsequently, she joined the staff of the UW Office of the Registrar.
Guide for fall: Bios, mysteries, nature represented by UW Press fall catalog
Wisconsin State Journal
Biographies, mysteries, field guides and another entry from Jerry Apps grace the University of Wisconsin Press fall catalog.
UW volleyball: Badgers move up to fourth nationally; Big Ten honors Taylor Morey
Madison.com
Following a 2-0 start, the University of Wisconsin volleyball team moved up two spots to fourth in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top 25 poll released Monday. Taylor Morey … was named the Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced.
College students urged to protect identity
Madison.com
Wisconsin consumer protection officials are advising college students to be especially vigilant about protecting their private identity information.
Geshé Sopa, 92, founder of Deer Park Buddhist Center and renowned scholar, dies
Wisconsin State Journal
Among his many achievements, Sopa was the first Tibetan to be tenured at an American university. That was in 1985 at UW-Madison, where he taught for 30 years.
State faces $281 million budget shortfall
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin tax collections for the past year came in 2 percent short of estimates, the state Department of Revenue reported Thursday, news that won?t require immediate emergency action by the Legislature but that puts the state?s budget on track to be out of balance next year.
Local reaction to growing tensions between Russia & Ukraine
WKOW-TV 27
Dave McDonald, a professor of Russian history at the UW-Madison, said he?s not sure that American military equipment will help the Ukrainian fighters all that much.
MGE considers buying the rest of UW campus power plant
MGE Energy has entered into a joint venture with Wisconsin Energy, Milwaukee, to consider bidding on power plant assets owned by the state. That could include the UW-Madison?s West Campus cogeneration plant, on Walnut Street, according to a document filed by the Madison utility company with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Chris Rickert: Reaping the consequences of not getting government out of the way
Wisconsin State Journal
?Most economists who study this believe the subsidies have a very limited role? in economic development, said Stephen Malpezzi, a UW-Madison business professor, adding that factors like ?infrastructure and workforce, proximity to clients and regulatory atmosphere … matter much more.?
Barry Alvarez’s poolside cabana, and how it’ll play into college football’s playoff system
Capital Times
The Wall Street Journal has introduced a new element to college football?s nascent playoff system: Barry Alvarez?s poolside cabana.
Badgers football: Barry Alvarez plays big role in determining college football’s national champion
Madison.com
University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez will play a major role in determining the next national football champion.
UW construction projects starting to wrap up
Madison.com
With thousands of students moving into dorm rooms on the UW-Madison campus this week, construction workers are scrambling to finish projects sprucing up the surroundings.
Andy Baggot: Ex-UW hockey players thrilled to back in Madison to train
Madison.com
Former UW players now making a living in the pros return to Madison every offseason to train with Jim Snider, the highly regarded strength and conditioning coach for the Badgers.
East State Street in Madison gets a facelift
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Photo gallery of construction.
UW regents OK $95 million budget request
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin System?s Board of Regents has approved asking Gov. Scott Walker for $95 million in additional tax dollars in the next state budget.
Sexual assault near UW-Madison campus prompts police to caution students
Madison.com
A sexual assault on Madison?s Near West Side has prompted police to warn UW-Madison students of the dangers of walking alone late at night.