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UW-Madison hopes to foster inclusive, dynamic classroom discussions

By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 18, 2018

In the wake of campus climate data suggesting many UW-Madison students feel marginalized or uncomfortable in classroom discussions the School of Education has decided to take action. The result is The Discussion Project, a program that trains UW-Madison instructors on how to best facilitate equitable classroom discussions through the School of Education.

A new chat tool developed in part by a UW-Madison professor will assist online users to better understand privacy policies.
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UW-Madison assistant professor helps create privacy policy chatbot

By Stephanie Wolf | Feb. 15, 2018

A new chat tool developed in part by a UW-Madison professor will assist online users to better understand privacy policies. Kassem Fawaz, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at UW-Madison, partnered with colleagues from the University of Michigan and the Ècole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland to create the program.

Rena Newman — a UW-Madison student — helped organize a recent protest against the meal plan at Gordon Dining Hall.
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Amid student protests, official says meal plan will “financially stabilize” dining program

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 15, 2018

Petitions have been circulated. Meetings have been held. Trays have been kicked and thrown across the Gordon Dining Hall floor. After months of opposition to the new university meal plan requiring incoming students to spend a minimum of $1,400 in dining halls, a UW-Madison official said Wednesday the plan is an attempt to “financially stabilize” the dining program.

Lena Waithe, an Emmy award winning screenwriter, producer and actress, spoke as the Black History Month keynote speaker, fielding questions on her experience in the entertainment industry and identity as a queer woman of color.
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Emmy award winning screenwriter, actor talks being black, queer

By Kayla Huynh | Feb. 14, 2018

Lena Waithe, an Emmy award winning screenwriter, producer and actress, spoke as the Black History Month keynote speaker, fielding questions on her experience in the entertainment industry and identity as a queer woman of color. Though Waithe is part of a community that is often seen as underrepresented in the entertainment industry, she told the audience at Union South that she uses her race and sexual orientation to her advantage.

Graduation rates at UW-Madison have been steadily increasing over the past few years — and university officials attribute this to advising.
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Increasing graduation rate due to advising, guidance, officials say

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 12, 2018

Graduation rates at UW-Madison have been steadily increasing over the past few years — and university officials attribute this to advising. Data from the Academic Planning and Institutional Research Department show an increase in the four-year graduation rate, from 55.5 percent in the 2011-’12 academic year to 60.7 percent in 2016-’17. The six-year graduation rate increased 1.3 percent — to 85.2 percent — over the same time period.

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Burglary reported in Sellery Hall, UWPD investigating

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 12, 2018

A burglary reportedly occurred inside a resident’s room in Sellery Hall Sunday, according to a UW-Madison Crime Warning. As many as four suspects — who are not believed to be UW-Madison students — gained access to the residential floors of Sellery by “piggybacking” from other residents, according to the warning. UWPD has reason to believe there may be more than one victim.

YOU@WISC is centered around three main themes: succeed, thrive and matter.
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UHS introduces new portal connecting students with resources

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 8, 2018

Continuing its effort to connect students to mental health and motivational resources, University Health Services has created a portal designed to build resilience within students and foster campus connections. YOU@WISC — which will help students connect with tools, content and resources specific to UW-Madison student life — is centered around three main themes: succeed, thrive and matter. Each theme encompasses approximately seven interactive modules focusing on aspects of campus life ranging from campus involvement to professional development.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank spoke at the SuccessWorks grand opening Wednesday on the third floor of the University Book Store.
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In an effort to boost students’ career prospects, UW-Madison opens new career center for College of Letters & Science

By Kayla Huynh | Feb. 7, 2018

In an attempt to counter perceptions that its majors are unemployable, UW-Madison’s College of Letters and Science celebrated the grand opening of its new career center, SuccessWorks, Wednesday evening. The career center, located on the third floor of the University Book Store, aims to connect L&S students with mentors and alumni who will help prepare them for professional success after graduation through workshops, mock interviews and internship events.

UW-Madison professors Kathleen Culver and Howard Schweber, as well as former Deputy Attorney General of Wisconsin Kevin St. John were featured in the event.
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Faculty, community members talk free speech on campus

By Celia Golod | Feb. 7, 2018

UW-Madison professors and a former government official met with community members Tuesday in Memorial Union to discuss free speech and its impact and importance at UW-Madison. The debate was hosted by Ideas on Trial — a nonpartisan student group that promotes debate on issues relating to students — and featured UW-Madison professors Kathleen Culver and Howard Schweber, as well as former Deputy Attorney General of Wisconsin Kevin St. John.

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