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Why is the grass greener? Sports-field experiment to reveal results on Oct. 19 in Stoughton
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Why is the grass greener? Sports-field experiment to reveal results on Oct. 19 in Stoughton

The results of an unusual, real world experiment on four methods for managing sports fields will be shown to the public on Oct. 19. The […]

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Farmers using UW-built software statewide to cut pollution, plan soil fertility
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Farmers using UW-built software statewide to cut pollution, plan soil fertility

A software program intended to cut water pollution and soil erosion has matured into an essential production tool for farmers, says Fond du Lac County […]

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Changes to driver authorization system; new EVUA must be completed
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Changes to driver authorization system; new EVUA must be completed

The following message was sent Oct. 9 from UW-Madison Risk Management to the UW-Madison campus: The Wisconsin Department of Administration is launching a new fleet […]

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16th
Two campus-wide teaching and learning symposia set for spring 2018
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Two campus-wide teaching and learning symposia set for spring 2018

The following message was sent Oct. 12 to UW-Madison faculty and academic staff from Steve Cramer, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning: Please mark your […]

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16th
Annual Student Learning Assessment Reports due Nov. 1
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Annual Student Learning Assessment Reports due Nov. 1

Please see below for information about the Annual Student Learning Assessment Reports from Provost Sarah C. Mangelsdorf and Associate Vice Provost and Director of Assessment, […]

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13th
UW Archives and Madison Public Library to collect stories from 1967 Dow demonstrations
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UW Archives and Madison Public Library to collect stories from 1967 Dow demonstrations

Beginning on Oct. 18 and lasting into Oct. 19, 1967, hundreds of students protesting Dow Chemicals blocked access to the Commerce Building on campus, with […]

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13th
Scholarships for undergrad and grad students in agriculture
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Scholarships for undergrad and grad students in agriculture

The National Corn Growers Association is again offering its William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship thanks to the sponsorship of BASF Corporation.   […]

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13th
Wayne Kussow, noted soil science instructor and CALS administrator, dies at 78
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Wayne Kussow, noted soil science instructor and CALS administrator, dies at 78

Wayne Kussow, a dedicated soil scientist who brought education to students on two continents, died on Oct. 7, 2017. He was 78. An ambassador of […]

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13th
Partners in Giving campaign now underway
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Partners in Giving campaign now underway

The following message was sent to UW-Madison employees from Chancellor Rebecca Blank on Oct. 11, 2017: Dear Colleagues: In the best Wisconsin tradition of volunteerism […]

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13th
Chris Hittinger and Neil Stenhouse named to Midwest Energy News’ “40 Under 40”
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Chris Hittinger and Neil Stenhouse named to Midwest Energy News’ “40 Under 40”

Midwest Energy News has named UW–Madison associate professor of genetics Chris Todd Hittinger and assistant professor of life sciences communication Neil Stenhouse to its “40 Under 40” list. The […]

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