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• UW-Madison announces vice chancellor for university relations June 23, 2009 Citing his deep knowledge of the University of Wisconsin-Madison community, his effectiveness as an ambassador on behalf of the institution and his experience, UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected Vince Sweeney to be the university's first vice chancellor for university relations.
• UW-Madison announces new secretary of the academic staff June 22, 2009 The longtime assistant director of the Office of Professional and Instructional Development for the University of Wisconsin System has been named the next secretary of the academic staff at UW-Madison, interim Provost Julie Underwood announced today (June 22).
• Martin names DeLuca as UW-Madison provost June 11, 2009 Paul M. DeLuca Jr., vice dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), was named the university's provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs today (June 11) by Chancellor Biddy Martin.
• Domestic-partner health insurance approved in Joint Committee on Finance May 22, 2009 The Joint Committee on Finance today (May 22) approved Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposal to authorize the offering of health insurance benefits to same- and opposite-sex domestic partnerships.
• Provost candidates to make presentations May 22, 2009 The three candidates for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs will each make presentations in coming days on the challenges and opportunities that confront UW-Madison.
• Mellon Foundation grant establishes new faculty positions May 20, 2009 The College of Letters and Science has received the first $400,000 of a $2.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
• Former provost takes Lehigh University post May 14, 2009 Patrick V. Farrell, former provost and a professor of mechanical engineering, was named Lehigh University provost and vice president of academic affairs. Lehigh is located in Bethlehem, Pa.
• Cancer researcher wins Shaw Award May 14, 2009 University of Wisconsin-Madison cancer researcher Jing Zhang received a Shaw Scientist Award last week from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to support her novel research on the roles cancer stem cells may play in the causes and treatment of cancer.
• Annual symposium focuses on student learning, new ideas May 13, 2009 Faculty and staff dedicate the entire year to teaching eager students, but on May 20–22, they will gather to teach other teachers.
• Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social event moves to Birge Hall May 5, 2009 With thunderstorms forecasted for tomorrow, May 6, the Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social has been moved inside to the lobby of Birge Hall.
• State finance committee to discuss domestic-partner health benefits May 5, 2009 The Joint Committee on Finance is slated to take up Gov. Jim Doyle’s provision on domestic-partner health insurance benefits for all state employees later this month.
• Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social scheduled for May 6 on Bascom Hill April 22, 2009 It’s time to mark your calendars for the 2009 Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social. It will take place on Wednesday, May 6, on Bascom Hill, rain or shine. It starts at 1 p.m. and will continue until supplies run out. All university employees are invited.
• Domestic partner health insurance town meeting planned April 21, 2009 The UW-Madison community is invited to a town meeting designed to provide updates and answer questions about the legislative path for domestic partner health insurance benefits.
• Tornado Awareness Week to be held April 20-24 April 16, 2009 Gov. Jim Doyle has declared April 20-24 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
• Historian, Army officer hired to teach military history at UW-Madison April 1, 2009 John Hall, a gifted historian and an active-duty career U.S. Army officer, has been named the Ambrose-Hesseltine Professor in U.S. Military History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• UW-Madison names new director of auxiliary operations analysis March 27, 2009 A certified public accountant with 24 years of experience has been named the University of Wisconsin-Madison's next director of auxiliary operations analysis, Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration, announced today (March 27).
• Free tax-preparation service offered on campus March 23, 2009 UW-Madison faculty, staff and students can receive free tax preparation by IRS-qualified volunteers and start working on your financial goals including receiving financial aid.
• UW Commuter Solutions eases commuter headaches March 2, 2009 University of Wisconsin-Madison Transportation Services has a new name for its time-tested alternative transportation program: UW Commuter Solutions.
• Chancellor invites campus to participate in reading project Feb. 26, 2009 Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin recently invited students, faculty, staff and the community to take part in a common book project.
• UW: Cautious optimism on domestic partner health insurance Feb. 23, 2009 UW-Madison administrators are expressing cautious optimism about the inclusion of domestic partner health insurance benefits in Gov. Jim Doyle’s biennial budget plan.