The Wisconsin Week Wire — Oct. 3, 2007
Top News
Fight to save celebrated prairie continues
The invasive reed canary grass has consumed nearly 10 acres along Greene Prairie’s southern border, and ecology students are working with the Arboretum to subdue the weed.
Crisis communications in effect during recent emergency
Many aspects of UW–Madison’s crisis communications plan were in effect during the Sept. 25 emergency at the health sciences campus.
Features
Documenting the stories behind Wisconsin landscapes
A professor of landscape architecture volunteers his time to document Wisconsin’s “cultural landscapes” before they are lost.
Climbing his way to better teamwork
Eric Knueve has been climbing trees and swinging from ropes for most of his professional life.
On Campus
Events calendar
Employee Matters
Employee Benefits and Resources Fair set for Oct. 11
The annual Employee Benefits and Resources Fair will be held from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Memorial Union.
Two deans’ reviews begin
Reviews are under way for School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Daryl Buss and Division of International Studies Dean Gilles Bousquet.
Partners in Giving starts Oct. 8
“We Make It Happen!” is the theme of the 2007 Partners in Giving campaign, which begins Monday, Oct. 8, and runs through Friday, Nov. 30.
‘Wisconsin Reflections’ makes national network debut
“Wisconsin Reflections,” a television talk show spotlighting the stories and perspectives of noteworthy UW–Madison graduates, makes its debut on the Big Ten Network at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Cell phone drive, report to benefit safety
This month, the university will participate in a used cell phone drive and encourage all members of the campus community to download the most recent version of the annual campus safety report.
Upcoming conference focuses on first-year experiences
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the First-Year Conference on Thursday, Oct. 11.
Classified employees can benefit from child-care grant
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources again encourages permanent classified staff with children up to age 12 to apply for its annual child-care grant.
All staff invited to administrative project forums
Two employee forums to update the campus community on UW–Madison’s Administrative Process Redesign project are set for Friday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Oct. 15.
Milestones
Veterinarian honored by American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Garrett Oetzel, a food animal production medicine veterinarian, received the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Alpharma Award of Excellence.
WARF announces new hires, promotions
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has announced several promotions and hirings.
Community
Take part in National Depression Screening Day
As part of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton encourages citizens to visit her Web site for a free, confidential depression screening.