Stories indexed under: Campus leadership

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• UW-Madison names human resources director July 14, 2010 Robert J. Lavigna, vice president for research at the Partnership for Public Service, has been named the University of Wisconsin-Madison's human resources director.
• UW-Madison CIO headed to Notre Dame June 21, 2010 UW-Madison Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Ron Kraemer has accepted a position as vice president and CIO at the University of Notre Dame, effective Aug. 15.
• Leadership decisions address international reach, environmental studies and lifelong learning May 5, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s dean of international studies will now also head the university’s globalization efforts.
• A Year-End Letter: Martin reflects on past, sizes up future May 5, 2010 After two academic years at the helm of one of the world’s most respected public research institutions, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin sees accomplishments, challenges and a lively campus.
• UW-Madison to end Nike licensing relationship April 9, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will end its licensing agreement with Nike as a result of the company's failure to adequately address the problems caused by the closing of two Honduran factories.
• Chancellor names business dean to advancement post March 17, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has announced a title change for Michael Knetter, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, from special liaison for long-term strategy and development to a working title of vice chancellor for advancement.
• Kaitlin Koehler: A born leader March 10, 2010 Kaitlin Koehler was destined to become a leader with the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD).
• Chancellor signs partnership linking UW-Madison with Kazakhstan March 4, 2010 A newly created partnership will increase cooperation between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a new university in Kazakhstan.
• Message from Chancellor Martin and ASM Chair Tyler Junger regarding Haiti earthquake relief Jan. 20, 2010 Chancellor Biddy Martin has asked the university community support relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
• Writer seeks to clarify Graduate School reorganization issue Dec. 10, 2009 The following letter was submitted to Wisconsin Week on Nov. 17. Find more information about the resolution referenced in the letter.
• Faculty Senate presentation addresses recent resolution Dec. 10, 2009 Editor’s note: Robert Hauser, professor of sociology, gave the following presentation at the Nov. 2 Faculty Senate meeting regarding a resolution about the reorganization of the Graduate School.
• Snow Action Day declared, UW inclement weather guidelines for employees detailed Dec. 8, 2009 With a winter storm forecast to bear down on Madison on Tuesday into Wednesday, here is some important information regarding snow removal and employee guidelines during inclement weather.
• Madison Initiative accepts 114 second-round proposals Dec. 8, 2009 The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has accepted 114 proposals for review for its second-round deadline on Nov. 23.
• Faculty Senate OKs slower research overhaul Nov. 4, 2009 A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a resolution overwhelmingly approved Nov. 2 by the Faculty Senate.
• From the desk of the chancellor: Chancellor addresses Graduate School proposal Oct. 21, 2009 “UW-Madison is a research powerhouse. Once again, the university ranks third in the nation in research expenditures, a testament to the quality of our faculty and research staff, and a reminder of the importance of a responsive and supportive infrastructure for research and for graduate education.”
• Graduate School proposal aired at meetings Oct. 21, 2009 A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School designed to address shortfalls in the infrastructure of the university’s research environment is the focus of a series of town-hall meetings across campus.
• Goldman named CALS interim dean Oct. 19, 2009 Irwin Goldman, vice dean and associate dean for research in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been named the college's interim dean by Chancellor Biddy Martin.
• Chancellor highlights successes, challenges at state of university address Oct. 7, 2009 Despite absorbing one-time cuts and ongoing cuts in the state budget adopted this summer, UW-Madison was able to land on its fiscal feet, Chancellor Biddy Martin told faculty senators during the annual state of the university address on Oct. 5.
• Public comment invited on proposed UW-Madison heating plant project Sept. 8, 2009 A public informational meeting about the proposed rebuilding of the Charter Street Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will include representatives of UW-Madison and an external design team.
• New vice chancellor to oversee visitor, parent program areas July 23, 2009 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will realign its Office of Admissions and Visitor and Information Programs (VIP) in anticipation of the campus's newly appointed vice chancellor for university relations.