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• Deaf-communication pioneer to receive honorary degree May 3, 2012 On May 18, Rob Engelke, chief executive officer of Ultratec, Inc., will receive an honorary doctorate at a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Engelke was cited for creating extraordinary advances that have enabled deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide to communicate via telephone.
• Grads returning to take a bite out of Alumni Weekend April 20, 2012 Alumni are about to take a trip down a Memory Lane that bears a striking resemblance to State Street.
• Former Badger Troy Vincent recognized for outstanding public service work March 26, 2012 Troy Vincent, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback who played football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was one of those chosen nationally to receive a 2012 Jefferson Award.
• New initiative encourages young alumni participation in giving Nov. 17, 2011 The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering has announced a new program that will provide a two-to-one match of any gift made by a student or recent graduate of the college.
• Recent sightings: Movin’ Minds July 19, 2011
• Recent sightings: WAA’s 150th birthday party June 23, 2011
• UW-Madison graduate wins Pulitzer Prize April 20, 2011 A University of Wisconsin-Madison alumna this week was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, the most prestigious award in journalism, for an explanatory report on an effort by doctors to diagnose a boy's mystery illness.
• And the alumni awards go to ... March 21, 2011 The Wisconsin Alumni Association is awarding honors this season to generations of University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates who make positive impacts on campus, across Wisconsin and in communities throughout the world.
• Chancellor message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni March 12, 2011
• Founder's Day on Friday marks UW-Madison's birthday Feb. 3, 2011
• World War II veteran gets his degree 69 years after leaving UW Nov. 10, 2010 In June of 1941, Lyle Francis Robert Knudson, a University of Wisconsin senior from Racine, was called to active duty in the U.S. Navy. He was told to report to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois on June 13, the same day on which his last two final exams were scheduled.
• Outstanding alumni chapters earn highest honors Oct. 18, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has honored 17 outstanding alumni chapters around the country for their work to provide support for local alumni and maintain a strong connection with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Meeting of the Minds: Sifting and Winnowing in New York City Oct. 6, 2010 Chancellor Biddy Martin moderated the first Meeting of the Minds event in New York City on Sept. 29. The event brought together distinguished faculty, key campus officials and alumni to discuss pressing contemporary topics that include media ethics, politics, the economy and the environment. Read about the event, see photos and view video.
• Selig’s connections with UW-Madison celebrated at Miller Park Aug. 27, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and invited guests will celebrate Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig and his connections with the university at the Milwaukee Brewers’ game Friday, Aug. 27, versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park.
• The Red Shirt makes Badgers look good and feel good Aug. 2, 2010 Bucky Badger has been making a name for himself on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus since he was introduced in the 1940s. And now The Red Shirt is making a name for itself as well with the new third edition.
• UW-Madison repeats as a major contributor to Teach For America July 15, 2010 Year after year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has produced top numbers of Peace Corps members, working to extend understanding around the world. But recent graduates also continue to make a measurable impact on educational equity here in the United States.
• Five UW-Madison graduates join Wisconsin Alumni Association board June 30, 2010 Five accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors.
• Five to receive Distinguished Alumni Award honors April 12, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association is honoring five University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates next week with the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
• Journalism school to honor alumni communicators for work March 24, 2010 Marketing and strategic communication will take center stage at this year’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication annual awards dinner.
• Chancellor to lead UW-Madison delegation to China March 22, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will lead a delegation of UW-Madison faculty and staff to China as part of her first trip to Asia as the university's leader.