ASM leaders ask U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan about bipartisanship, student issues
By Tamar Myers | Apr. 30, 2013U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., likes to use his favorite poll to illustrate the need for bipartisanship.
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., likes to use his favorite poll to illustrate the need for bipartisanship.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced the names of four finalists for the dean of the College of Letters and Science Monday, three of which are current professors on campus, according to a university press release.
Three University of Wisconsin-Madison professors plan to discuss how the Boston Marathon bombing compares with other recent terrorist plots, as well as address the facts and myths surrounding the Islamic terrorist threat from the North Caucasus region of Russia, in a paneled discussion Tuesday.
When Paul Robbins addressed a crowd of young environmentalists Saturday, he devoted a part of his speech to Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Board unanimously endorsed an update to the drug testing policy that oversees student-athletes Friday, aiming to emphasize therapy before punishment and offer student-athletes additional protections from unwarranted testing.
University of Wisconsin-Madison professor John Hawks says one of the best parts of his job is the opportunity to speak for those who lived a long time ago.
For the first time, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering will offer first-year engineering students virtual internships which are designed to draw young female students to the field, according to a university news release.
Controlled burns will occur on the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the west side of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus beginning Sunday and likely ending within two weeks, according to a university news release.
Whether it is a scarf or head phones, students constantly leave things behind in class or study spots around campus. But, what students do not know is that the Memorial Union has a hidden room dedicated to helping connect students with their forgotten belongings.
The Associated Students of Madison Shared Governance Committee heard from Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Chris Olsen Thursday, who attended the meeting to ask committee members to “brainstorm” ways the university’s Educational Innovation efforts could better include student input.
University of Wisconsin–Madison employees will be charged $24 for previously free bus passes beginning in August, according to a university press release.
Following a statewide uproar after a legislative audit revealed the University of Wisconsin System held $1 billion in cash balances as of last June, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward released additional details in a statement Thursday about where the extra funds will be used at the university.
Student organization Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment hosted two feminist bloggers Wednesday to discuss sexual assault prevention as part of its sexual assault forum.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of making the University of Wisconsin-Madison a conflict-free university in its last meeting of the 19th session Wednesday.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced plans Wednesday to open a new residential learning community for freshmen intending to study biological sciences in Fall 2014.
The iconic bright orange, yellow and green chairs scattered on the Memorial Union Terrace every spring and summer returned Wednesday, setting up the summer for movies, music and food, including a new concession stand.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor David Ward offered suggestions to advance the university’s research initiatives and culture when he spoke to the Wisconsin Innovation Network and the Wisconsin Technology Council at a Tuesday meeting.
The School of Human Ecology and the Wisconsin School of Business opened a collaborative laboratory Tuesday to create a research and learning community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to a university statement.
A settlement was reached Tuesday between adidas and the union representing workers from an adidas-contracted factory that owed workers over $1.8 million after closing unexpectedly in 2011, according to Executive Director of the Worker Rights Consortium Scott Nova.
The Student Services Finance Committee voted Monday to adopt changes to its standing rules with an amendment that will limit the amount of money student organizations can request in funding.