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• Study finds no “skills gap” in Wisconsin labor market May 30, 2013 Wisconsin's labor market shows no evidence of an existing or impending general "skills gaps," according to a new analysis by a team of graduate students at UW-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs.
• Community invited to UW Outreach Day at Burlington High School April 26 April 26, 2013 MADISON — UW-Madison and UW-Extension are inviting the public to join them at Burlington High School on Friday, April 26 as part of a statewide effort to bring the research and resources of the UW to communities across Wisconsin.
• UW Day at the Capitol showcases research, innovation April 5, 2013 Thursday, April 4 was the annual UW-Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the Capitol. The event presented to legislators and the public the many ways that the innovation and research at the UW makes an impact all across Wisconsin.
• UW–Madison, UW–Extension and UW Colleges Day comes to the Capitol April 3, 2013 Engaging exhibits and special demonstrations will bring opportunities for learning and collaboration as part of UW-Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the State Capitol on Thursday, April 4.
• Reminder: Guidelines on campus political activities Oct. 22, 2012 Officials provide guidance on where political activity, including the circulation of petitions, is permissible on campus grounds.
• UW-Madison and UW-Extension Day comes to Marinette Oct. 9, 2012 A variety of educational displays and special entertainment will be part of UW-Madison and UW-Extension Day in Marinette on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
• Study finds WRS stable, recommends no changes to pension system July 3, 2012 A report issued jointly this week by three state agencies recommends against the state implementing a defined contribution plan or an opt-out option in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
• Recent sightings: Posters in the Rotunda March 9, 2012
• Proposed hunt poorly designed, says UW wolf expert Feb. 20, 2012
• Interim chancellor’s memo to lawmakers regarding proposed fetal tissue ban Sept. 14, 2011 Here is the text of a memo sent by UW–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward to all members of the state Legislature regarding a bill that would ban the acquisition and use of fetal tissue in scientific research.
• State Fair turns cardinal and white for UW–Madison Day Aug. 11, 2011 Forget cream puffs and the Midway. The Wisconsin State Fair’s main attraction Wednesday was Braveheart the dog.
• UHS seeks $23.5 million in public health funding July 18, 2011
• OHR: Impact of budget, budget repair for benefits and collective bargaining July 6, 2011
• Budget passed by state Legislature includes flexibility, preserves broadband June 17, 2011 The $66 billion spending plan passed Thursday by the state Legislature for the next two years includes important administrative flexibilities for UW System institutions and preserves a critical state broadband network.
• Agreement reached on UW role in state cooperative network June 17, 2011
• Chancellor Martin: UW budget proposal a "promising first step" June 3, 2011
• Chancellor Martin: Flexibilities in the budget would be a win for all May 27, 2011 As state lawmakers continue the budget process, UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin says she is optimistic that legislators on both sides of the aisle have heard the call for greater flexibilities for UW-Madison, as well as for all other UW System institutions.
• UW-Madison chancellor urges concealed carry exemption for campus property May 12, 2011 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is urging state lawmakers to exempt university property from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons.
• UW-Madison Faculty Senate throws its support behind public authority May 3, 2011 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate Monday backed a motion supporting the proposal to establish the university as a public authority separate from the UW System. The motion approved by the Faculty Senate also gives the University Committee, the Faculty Senate’s executive body, the flexibility to work for a compromise if the public authority proposal is removed from the budget.
• UW-Madison, system students gather for "Posters in the Rotunda" Wednesday April 5, 2011