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Since the founding of the Office of Sustainability in 2012, UW-Madison has made great strides in efforts to make campus more environmentally friendly. However, there are still problems around waste and food management that need to be addressed.

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Events aim to promote campus sustainability as university, students celebrate Earth Week

By Gianina Dinon | Apr. 16, 2018

Earth Day is celebrated globally on April 22, but UW-Madison’s Office of Sustainability, along with other student groups, is dedicating an entire week to celebrating earth and learning about sustainability. While UW-Madison has organized events around Earth Day in the past, this year’s focus has shifted to focus on sustainability in the life of the individual, as well as in the broader context of society.

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Burglaries occur in Grainger, police think they are connected

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 16, 2018

UW-Madison police are investigating four instances of burglary and theft between Friday, April 13 and Monday, according to a UW-Madison Crime Warning. The crimes — believed to be connected — occurred in unlocked offices, classrooms and at Capital Cafe in Grainger Hall, according to the alert. Police believe the same suspect is responsible for all four crimes.

Native American pharmacy students used the Wunk Sheek Spring Powwow as an opportunity to connect members of the Native community with important medical resources.

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Powwow connects community to healthcare professionals

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 15, 2018

Speaking over the sound of powwow drums, UW-Madison pharmacy student Kym Ludwig compared the sugar contents in different energy drinks and helped administer free diabetes risk tests to eventgoers at an informational booth tucked between indigenous food vendors and stalls selling beaded jewelry. Ludwig, who is also a member of the Native American Center for Health Professions, or NACHP, said she hoped Saturday’s Wunk Sheek Spring Powwow would be an opportunity to start conversations with Native community members about diabetes — a disease which disproportionately affects Native people — as well as healthcare in general. The powwow, which is in its 49th year, has historically drawn thousands of students, Madison community members and Native Americans from around the state, but this is the first time NACHP has partnered with the School of Pharmacy there. The Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students’ organization Operation Diabetes, as well as other NACHP students, were present at the powwow offering free risk screenings for the disease. “It’s good to raise awareness about Type two diabetes,” Ludwig said.

Through the annual Spring Powwow, the UW-Madison Native community aims to educate the greater Madison community about Native culture and customs.

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Students, community honor diversity of Native cultures at spring powwow

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 15, 2018

In an effort to shed light on the diversity of the Native American community of students, Madison community members and members of Native communities statewide came together Saturday to celebrate indigenous cultures at the 49th annual Spring Powwow, hosted by UW-Madison student group Wunk Sheek.

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Future of UW's poultry program uncertain

By Chris Lueneburg | Apr. 14, 2018

Watch as poultry specialist Ron Kean gives The Daily Cardinal a tour of the campus lab and reveals the future plans for the major.

Union Council members passed a resolution Monday that would remove former KKK fraternity members names from Memorial Union Spaces

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Madison students, community members discuss economic inequality in U.S., Wisconsin

By Kayla Huynh | Apr. 12, 2018

Members of local chapters of Our Wisconsin Revolution said in a panel Thursday that messaging needs to improve regarding social and economic inequality. According to the OWR website, the organization aims to take the Wisconsin government back from elite power, as well as address racial and economic inequality around the state.

UHS hopes Chlamydia self-screening will help catch positive infections early so female students can be treated as soon as possible.

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UW-Madison to participate in survey gauging sexual violence prevention programs

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 12, 2018

UW-Madison students may soon see an email from the University of Kentucky in their inboxes. Multi College Bystander Education Efficacy is a national survey aimed at ensuring the most effective training is provided to students to reduce the risk of violence and maintain student well-being.

Milked twice daily by a milking machine — which is operated by student workers — the cows produce anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 pounds of milk per day.

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Student-run dairy farm offers hands-on experience in production of Babcock Hall dairy

By Kayla Huynh | Apr. 12, 2018

Though UW-Madison is well-known for its Babcock milk and ice cream, many students don’t know where their dairy products come from.

Students seeking a deeper appreciation for and understanding of Wisconsin cuisine, specifically staples such as the sauerkraut on brats and the beer flowing from taps and kegs, need look no further than UW-Madison’s own Food Sciences department.

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Bottoms up: Students develop real-world expertise in beer, fermentation

By Megan Provost | Apr. 12, 2018

Students seeking a deeper appreciation for and understanding of Wisconsin cuisine, specifically staples such as the sauerkraut on brats and the beer flowing from taps and kegs, need look no further than UW-Madison’s own Food Sciences department.

“Not only do women make great farmers, but they also bring innovation, new ideas and hard work into this industry,” said Association of Women Agriculture Media Relations spokesperson Emily Matzke.

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Women agriculturists may be the answer for dwindling farm industry

By Robyn Cawley | Apr. 11, 2018

“Not only do women make great farmers, but they also bring innovation, new ideas and hard work into this industry,” said Association of Women Agriculture Media Relations spokesperson Emily Matzke.

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Students, administration discuss future of cultural centers on campus

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 10, 2018

Representatives from the Multicultural Student Center met UW-Madison officials and representatives from the Associated Students of Madison Tuesday to advocate for cultural centers for groups who will be displaced from their Red Gym locations by construction this summer. Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Berquam and Vice Provost Patrick Sims, among others, met with students who are interested in creating additional spaces for under-represented communities on campus, according to UW-Madison spokesperson Meredith McGlone.

UW-Madison is closing DoIT technology stores to adopt new business model

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Finalists chosen for chief information officer position

By Ethan Feller | Apr. 10, 2018

A search and screen committee has named two finalists for the next chief information officer and vice provost for information technology, the university announced Tuesday.

The Student Occupational Therapy Association has set up bag-collection bins in the Morgridge Center, Smith Hall, Union South, the Natatorium and the SHELL.

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Student org collects backpacks for Dane County homeless community

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 9, 2018

If you have a spare backpack, a UW-Madison student organization in the Department of Kinesiology may be interested in it. The Student Occupational Therapy Association has set up collection bins across the UW-Madison campus in an effort to collect bags like backpacks, athletic bags and suitcases to give to homeless individuals and families across the Dane County community.

Through Callisto survivors of sexual assault can report their experiences online at any time, as well as request that their report not be sent to administrators unless another survivor reports the same perpetrator.

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UW-Madison considers new, inclusive sexual assault reporting technology

By Sarah Jensen | Apr. 8, 2018

Students looking to report sexual assault to the university may soon have another option: an online software advocates says will serve as an accessible, inclusive way of connecting survivors with the resources on campus. Through the implementation of Callisto, an online platform, UW-Madison students who experience sexual assault would be able to document their experience and report it to the university’s Title IX coordinator, if and when they feel it necessary. The university currently offers a series of options for sexual assault survivors to discuss their experiences, whether it is through the Title IX coordinator, the Madison Police Department or confidential resources such as University Health Services’ Survivor Services.

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During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the UW-Madison community speaks out

By Kayla Huynh | Apr. 5, 2018

If you’ve logged on to Twitter lately, you may have noticed that the University of Wisconsin Police Department’s logo is now teal. This is just a small step in UW-Madison’s effort to increase dialogue about sexual violence on campus during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The new Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will oversee the Wisconsin Union, the Division of Recreational Sports, University Health Services and the Division of Student Life, which will be led by the dean of students.

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Finalists chosen for vice chancellor of student affairs position

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 5, 2018

A search and screen committee has named three finalists for the position of vice chancellor for student affairs at UW–Madison, the university announced Thursday.

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UW-Madison Dreamers create scholarship for DACA students

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 4, 2018

A group of UW-Madison students has taken advocating for undocumented students into their own hands. After becoming a registered organization in 2016 with the goal of providing support for the self-described Dreamers in the community, the Dreamers of UW-Madison released a scholarship application Tuesday for undocumented students for the fall 2018 semester.

Students make lanterns in preparation for the Night Festival Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Student Center.

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In an effort to boost inclusivity, Multicultural Student Center recognizes multiple heritage months

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 3, 2018

The month of April will be one of celebration for the Multicultural Student Center. For the first time, the MSC will celebrate Middle Eastern North African Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month to highlight those communities and the impact they have on UW-Madison.

The office collaborates with UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and other partners both on and off campus

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UW-Madison Discovery to Product office hires new director

By Donovan McBride | Apr. 3, 2018

UW-Madison’s Discovery to Product office has a new director, according to a university release Tuesday. Andy Richards, the former interim director of D2P and Chief of Staff to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, was selected to lead the office.

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New online course aims to guide potential entrepreneurs

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 2, 2018

Students and community members looking to start their own business can now take an online course from the Wisconsin School of Business to guide their way. The First Steps to Starting a Business course — offered free-of-charge through the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center — features four sections in which potential business owners will learn about topics ranging from key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, ways to communicate business ideas to others and an assessment of financial readiness.

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