More than 7,200 gifts were made to more than 150 causes across campus.
5th annual ‘Day of the Badger’ sets new record
WKOW – Channel 27
April 19, 2024
Top Stories
Day of the Badger sets record with over $1.7 million raised
WISC — CBS Channel 3
This year’s Day of the Badger brought in over $1.7 million to support groups and causes around the UW-Madison campus, the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association said Wednesday, a new record for the event.
Research
Climate justice top of mind for UW-Madison students on Earth Day
Wisconsin Public Radio
Paul Robbins, dean of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW-Madison, said much of Gaylord Nelson’s legacy focused on alleviating poverty and addressing inequality in society — not just the environment.
“We lead with a community-first vision that justice comes first,” Robbins said. “If you get justice right, you’re on the road to healing the environment.”
Higher Education/System
UW President Lauds Superior Campus, And Earth Day’s Apostle Island Origins
Wisconsin Public Radio
In a speech touting the value of higher education to northwest Wisconsin delegates visiting the state Capitol for Superior Days, University of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman singled out the system’s Superior campus for particular praise. But his talk came amid a third-party analysis showing financial deficits at 10 of Wisconsin’s public universities, including the Superior campus. Rothman’s speech, along with a review of the financial report, are highlighted.
Sauk County approves $390K for each of next 2 years for UW Baraboo campus
Wisconsin State Journal
The Sauk County Board has approved $390,000 in funding for UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County in each of the next two years in an effort to keep the campus open amid the closings of several other branch campuses in the Universities of Wisconsin system.
Campus life
UW-Madison launches first ever Earth Fest, April 19-26
WKOW – Channel 27
The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Office of Sustainability at UW-Madison are launching the first-ever Earth Fest, from April 19 to April 26. Earth Fest will bring the Madison community nearly 50 diverse activities like hands-on lectures, nature walks and sustainable eating and art experiences.
UW-Madison exploring programs to eliminate food waste
Spectrum News
Christina Treacy, a senior studying environmental and political science, is part of that effort. She’s the co-president of UW-Madison’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network, a national organization.
UW-Madison hosting Engineering EXPO
WKOW – Channel 27
The event is then open to the public on Saturday, April 20. People of all ages are invited to come check out the activities for free from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UW-Madison students heading to ‘Shark Tank’ style competition in Minnesota
WMTV - Channel 15
The winning invention will take home $50,000 to launch their product into the marketplace. UW-Madison team is going to be up against 24 other teams from colleges across the country on Saturday, April 20.
Crime and safety
UW-Madison police start offering free repair vouchers instead of fines for some car violations
Wisconsin State Journal
Got a busted taillight? Maybe a burned-out turn signal? The UW-Madison Police want to help. The department has partnered with Lights On!, a Michigan-based organization that pairs up with police and auto shops, to replace tickets for mechanical violations such as broken taillights or turn signals with vouchers to get them fixed.
Health
Clinical trial at UW Health studies new technology to remove kidney stones
WMTV - Channel 15
The health care system explained Thursday that MONARCH Platform for Urology researchers are determining if new technology can break up kidney stones more thoroughly and remove more of the stones from patients.
UW Experts in the News
Florida bans local heat rules for outdoor workers, baffling experts
USA Today
Extreme heat kills more people in the United States each year than all forms of extreme weather combined, said Richard Keller, professor and chair of the medical history and bioethics department at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. In a changing climate not only are the days of extreme heat becoming “more frequent and more intense, they’re also longer lasting,” Keller said.
UW-Madison Related
Who is Peter Barca? What to know about Democratic candidate challenging Bryan Steil.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
According to his legislative bio, Barca got his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He received a master’s in public administration and educational administration from UW-Madison. He also attended graduate school at Harvard University.
According to a UW-Madison alumni profile, Barca was a “self-proclaimed math geek.”
Cudahy names three finalists for superintendent position
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Olson is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from the same university. She also earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.