You might not know it, but federal funds constitute the largest share of UW–Madison’s budget. With the October 1 government shutdown adding more uncertainty around federal funding, look to the following campus resources to understand …
Month: October 2025
Elevating your Impact
Meet the dedicated committee championing academic staff growth Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of volunteer academic staff is working to elevate your career. The Professional Development and Recognition Committee (PDRC), a standing committee of …
Campus Construction Season
There’s a joke in Wisconsin that the state has two seasons: winter and construction. The same might be said for the UW–Madison campus, where construction cranes seem to sprout like coneflowers, and the bumblebee hum …
Go Big with Books This Fall
This Year’s Go Big Read Selection: James by Percival Everett The 2025 Go Big Read book, James, reimagines Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man. The 2024 National …
Discounts make the Union a year-round destination for Academic Staff
Summer at UW–Madison is synonymous with the Memorial Union Terrace. The familiar sunburst chairs mark an annual passage that ushers in warm temperatures and lakeside relaxation. While those chairs may be going into hibernation soon, …