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Diversity Forum breakout sessions

UW-Madison implements new initiative to increase faculty diversity

USDA clears UW of alleged animal cruelty

After People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protested on campus and filed allegations of animal cruelty during research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the United States Department of Agriculture cleared the university of all charges Oct. 5.

Affirmative action case could affect UW admissions policy

While the affirmative action case facing the U.S. Supreme Court only concerns the University of Texas directly, indirect effects of the ruling on university admissions could change policies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, depending on the court’s decision.

Chancellor search committee to hold campus forums

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Search and Screen Committee will hold three forums over the next week to receive input from the campus community on what characteristics the new chancellor should have.

Alumni return to campus to advise undergraduates in diversity forum

The Office of the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Damon Williams sponsored an evening dinner featuring a six-person panel of University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni Thursday, to kick off the 2012 Diversity Forum.

ASM hosts town hall forum to discuss campus safety initiatives

The Associated Students of Madison hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday for city officials, police and any interested students to collaborate on ways to improve campus safety.

Labor group rejects adidas’ summit plan

University of Wisconsin-Madiosn’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee expressed concern Wednesday after adidas announced its plan to host a summit abroad to address the issue of companies’ failure to pay severance in the global garment industry.

UW geography professor emeritus dies at age 70

After 43 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor Emeritus of Geography Jim Knox died at his home Oct. 6.

LGBT speaker addresses issues behind ‘freak shows’

Amidst the excitement surrounding “National Coming Out Week,” the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center hosted an event Wednesday dedicated to disabilities and circus freaks in conjunction with other LGBT and campus organizations.

ASM considers creating new sustainability committee

Student Council discussed the creation of a new grassroots committee devoted to student-driven work on environmental sustainability issues in a meeting Wednesday.

Freshman enrollment reaches historic level

Official enrollment data released by the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed an increase in overall enrollment, making the 2012-2013 freshman class the largest in the school’s history.

Out-of-state students over limit

Due to increased enrollment rates for the 2012-2013 academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison surpassed the Board of Regents’ limit for the proportion of out-of-state students allowed to attend the university.

Student leaders aim to rebrand activity center

A student government subcommittee met Tuesday to discuss possible changes to the Student Activity Center.

UW releases report on impact of undergraduate initiative

The University of Wisconsin-Madison released a report Tuesday detailing the status of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, a program with the goal of increasing the quality, efficiency and affordability of the university.

Fire Department responds to fire at Memorial Union

The Madison Fire Department responded to a call at Memorial Union early Monday morning after a construction worker using a torch-like tool ignited a two-alarm fire, according to a local official.

Regents discuss changes to college athletics oversight

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents met Thursday to discuss a plan to improve communications between the board and system universities regarding the conditions and policy compliance of university athletic departments.

Majority of UW System sees enrollment decrease

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents discussed Friday preliminary reports on system-wide enrollment numbers for 2012, which showed a trend of decreasing enrollment in Wisconsin universities.

Thursday's presidential visit, on and off Bascom Hill

Badger men’s basketball team challenges Obama to scrimmage

In the midst of the excitement surrounding President Barack Obama’s visit to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, the Badger men’s basketball team was working hard to convince the president to meet them on the court.

SSFC grants funding eligibility to campus group

One student organization moved closer to receiving funding Thursday when the Student Services Finance Committee voted in favor of allowing the group to submit its budget for the committee’s approval later this year.