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Author: Kelly Tyrrell

Bad sportsmanship at athletic events is no joke

Madison Magazine

Noted: At a basketball game against Maryland in early January, the Badgers student section felt inclined to send a message to freshman Diamond Stone, a highly-touted recruit from Whitefish Bay who spurned the University of Wisconsin–Madison and chose to attend the University of Maryland. For a long time leading up to his decision, there were unfounded rumors that Stone couldn’t meet UW–Madison’s academic standards and might not have been able to attend UW even if it had been his preferred choice. So, when Stone headed to the free throw line at his team’s game against the Badgers at the Kohl Center, the UW student section chanted loud and clear: “You can’t read!”

That’s not only poor sportsmanship; it’s demeaning and arguably racist.

Try walking down Breese Terrace before a Badgers football game with visitors from the opposing schools. You won’t believe what you’ll hear. (Article written by Vince Sweeney, former vice chancellor for university relations.)

Wisconsin men’s hockey signs Trent Frederic

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The Wisconsin men’s hockey team officially gained another member with the signing of Trent Frederic to a National Letter of Intent, associate head coach Don Granato announced. Frederic is expected to join the Badgers for the 2016-17 school year.

WiscWind sends 15 students to compete in national energy competition

Badger Herald

A team of students from University of Wisconsin is headed to New Orleans to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition next month with their innovative wind turbine design.

The Department of Energy hosts competitions on a biannual basis, and this is the first year a team from UW was selected to compete, Scott Williams, research and education coordinator for the Wisconsin Energy Institute, said.

Why UW won’t close its European study abroad programs after terrorist attacks

Badger Herald

As one of the top universities in the nation for number of students studying abroad, University of Wisconsin must take precautions and considerations when evaluating program safety.

The recent terrorist attacks in Belgium and France have caused UW to reevaluate its travel guidelines and put some of its safety precautions into action. It also caused the university to evaluate the safety of these European study abroad locations.

Top Docs: Dr. Patricia Téllez-Girón awarded for service to community

Madison Magazine

Dr. Patricia Téllez-Girón knows what having your world turned upside down feels like. When she moved to the U.S. after completing medical school in Mexico, she was an immigrant in a place where she couldn’t speak the language and had little money. “I was cleaning houses and caring for people and doing what all of my community has to do initially … I’ve seen discrimination and unfairness,” says Téllez-Girón, associate professor with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “So I decided if I was able to have a position where I would be able to help others, I was going to do it.”

Madison Black Chamber of Commerce under new leadership

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Noted: Another part of what the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce does is develops collaborative relationships that result in reaching organizations with rich resources and like-minded goals. Since 2004, they have collaborated with more than 25 Wisconsin businesses and agencies such as CDBG with the city of Madison, BMO Harris Bank, WARF, Summit Credit Union, Madison College, UW Small Business Administration and Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative (WBIC).

Michel: UW takes a stand against racism

Madison Magazine

Another academic year draws to a close this month, and as it ends I have mixed emotions. I’m certainly happy for the graduates, as well as the students who’ve just completed a year of outstanding education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. At the same time, I’m concerned about the racially charged incidents that were reported on the UW–Madison campus this past semester.

Keegan’s adventure

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Noted: The students are part of nationwide group called Love Your Melon (LYM), an apparel brand run by college students across the country on a mission to give a hat to every child battling cancer in America. The organization reserved more than 45,000 hats to donate to children battling cancer in the United States. LYM college student ambassadors dress up as superheroes as part of a way to help children laugh and cope when visiting with them.

“I enjoy being Super-girl especially when I see faces like Keegan’s light up,” Anne Murphy, president of LYM at UW-Madison said.

UW students celebrate Holi, a Hindu tradition

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A part of UW-Madison was a bit more colorful Saturday for a special celebration.

Nearly 1,000 students came out to be doused in color dye and water at Gordon Commons on campus, as part of a traditional Hindu spring festival called Holi.

Badgers athletes host event for pediatric cancer awareness

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(Video) As part of the UW-Madison athletic department’s “Badgers Give Back” initiative, athletes hosted a special event Friday with patients from the American Family Children’s Hospital to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. The “Badgers Go Bald” event ended with haircuts for some players with a little extra help from special guests…

Officials consider new Zika virus recommendations for pregnant women

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Noted: Local doctors say they’re not yet advising women not to attempt getting pregnant.

“That’s really an individualized decision for each woman and her provider,” said Dr. Kathleen Antony, a UW Health gynecologist. “It’s challenging because it’s not technically here yet, so we can’t come down with terribly firm recommendations without having had cases here.”

Ziemek, Ellenwood honored by Big Ten

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For the second time this season, the multi-event athlete duo of Georgia Ellenwood and Zach Ziemek both earned Big Ten Conference weekly honors. Senior Zach Ziemek was named Big Ten Men’s Co-Field Athlete of the Week, while junior Georgia Ellenwood claimed Big Ten Women’s Field Athlete of the Week accolades, the league announced Wednesday.

Former Madison heart surgeon finds life in teaching

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A former Madison heart surgeon finds new life after retirement teaching medical students at the UW-Madison.

Doctor Louis Bernhardt worked as a heart surgeon in Madison, mainly at St. Mary’s hospital, from 1971 to 2004, when he retired.

Since then, he has been teaching courses at the UW-Madison medical school. It’s the same school he graduated from in 1963.

Eden learns to fly with the UW Band

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(Video) The highly anticipated UW Varsity Band spring concert kicks off Thursday. The show isn’t just known for its music but also UW Band Director Mike Leckrone’s unconventional flying entrance. News 3 This Morning reporter Eden Checkol got a lesson from the band director himself.

UW-Madison students involved in hate incident issue apology

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University of Wisconsin-Madison students involved in a hate and bias incident on campus issued an apology Wednesday. A Native American healing ceremony for sexual assault victims was cut short when students yelled mocking war cry sounds from their dorms in Dejope Hall. A month after the incident happened several students wrote an apology to the campus community.

A look at the ‘voter suppression’ that occurred at polls

Badger Herald

Though the Wisconsin spring presidential primary has come and gone, many are still concerned with the “voter suppression” that occurred at polling places, particularly for college students.

Across University of Wisconsin’s campus, students were discouraged from voting because of voter ID hurdles and longer lines.

Gard solidifies coaching staff for 2016-17 season

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Wisconsin head basketball coach Greg Gard has solidified his coaching staff ahead of the 2016-17 season by promoting Lamont Paris to associate head coach as well as retaining assistant coach Howard Moore and director of operations Kat Vosters.

#100Miles4Research: Madison woman embarks on the trek of a lifetime

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Almost 20 years in remission, a Madison woman is celebrating being cancer free and having her mobility back.

Courtni Kopietz is the communication specialist at the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin’s Discovery Building. “Science can sometimes seem inaccessible or not approachable,” says Kopietz. “I wanted to help translate research for the public so they can see how this work is impacting their lives.”

Madison is a serious poetry city

Madison Magazine

The recent “retirement” of one of my favorite poets of all time, Ron Wallace, from the UW–Madison English Department reawakened a personal source of civic pride: Madison as a serious poetry city. [Also mentioned: Rubén Medina, chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.]

Erickson working for opportunity in NFL

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Former Badgers wide receive Alex Erickson is once again fighting for an opportunity,
“It’s all there for you. If you’re willing to work for it, willing to sacrifice I think anything can happen,” Erickson said.
His 77 receptions in 2015 was one short of the school record at Wisconsin. Still Erickson has been overlooked. No invite to any of the showcase bowl games and no invite to the NFL Combine.

Student groups at UW-Madison react to sexual assault case and continue their preventative work

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News spread quickly on UW-Madison campus after authorities say a woman in her 20’s was raped by three men near Memorial Union Friday night. Police say no suspects have been identified and the investigation is still ongoing.

UW students who work to educate their fellow students and to raise awareness are shocked by the attack, but say they’re not surprised.

UW-Madison to award rare posthumous graduate degree in May

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Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to award a graduate student who died last year a rare posthumous degree. The State Journal reports 30-year-old Craig Schuff died in October. Schuff had already earned a master’s degree in nuclear engineering and was preparing to defend his thesis to earn a doctorate in electrical engineering.

UW-Stevens Point transfer Ramczyk impressing Badgers

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UW-Stevens Point junior transfer Ryan Ramczyk didn’t waste any time during his year off. The Stevens Point native was forced to sit out last season due to transfer eligibility rules.

On Saturday, Ramczyk practiced with the 1st team offensive line.

Businesses with global impact unfortunately hidden

Madison Magazine

Noted: Under the leadership of its inspirational founder, retired UW–Madison ophthalmologist Dr. Suresh Chandra, Combat Blindness International and a team of dedicated volunteers and staff have restored sight for more than 260,000 people in India, Africa and South America since 1984. It does so by performing cataract surgeries for roughly $25 per patient.

Berquam presents language changes to Wisconsin Experience

Daily Cardinal

UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam and Mark Kueppers, assistant director of leadership for the Center for Leadership and Involvement, met with the Associated Students of Madison Coordinating Council Wednesday to get feedback on new language regarding the Wisconsin Experience.