Earth Fest Kickoff: Celebrating sustainability progress
Participants in UW–Madison’s first-ever Earth Fest Kickoff Celebration on Friday, April 19, lauded the institution's sustainability and environmental efforts. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin unveiled the RISE-EARTH initiative, which funds expanded environmental research, while business and government officials explored new opportunities arising from sustainable approaches. Students, faculty, and staff expressed their enthusiasm for the progress being made."Our goal is to unite UW–Madison communities of all kinds — external to the university, internal to the university,...
Meet the 2024 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Academic Staff Excellence Awards, honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in leadership, public service, research, and teaching.Among the awardees is Bárbara Rodríguez-Guridi, who received the Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching. Fernando Tejedo, professor and chair of the Department of Spanish & Portuguese, praised Rodríguez-Guridi for inspiring students and providing growth opportunities for graduate educators.Jim Reardon, the recipient of...
Chancellor Mnookin Joins University Leaders to Advance Civic Preparedness and Free Expression on Campus
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin has joined forces with 60 university leaders nationwide to advance civic preparedness and uphold free expression on campus. The initiative, called College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, aims to equip students with the necessary skills to engage in civil discourse and become active citizens in society.Mnookin expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “This is a pivotal moment in our country as public confidence in institutions has declined. I look forward to working with my colleagues to...
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