Run, walk, or roll your way into a new semester! Join fellow graduate students, faculty, and staff for the 3rd Annual Degree Dash on Friday, August 31, 2018, hosted by the UW–Madison Graduate School. Set your goal for 5.76 miles for the Doctoral Derby (8:00 am start) or for 1.82 miles for the Master’s Mile (8:30 am …

Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building Registration is required online: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38xzxLaIUDbPe0R “This workshop was incredibly helpful to me last year, and I think the connections I made through it were a major reason why my CAREER proposal was funded (after two unsuccessful tries at my previous institution).”            –Richard Lankau, Asst. …

NSF GRFP Workshop: How to Address the Broader Impact in Your Fellowship Application This workshop will be offered in Fall 2018. Date and time TBD. Workshop leaders: Trina McMahon (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Kevin Niemi (WISCIENCE), Irina Diaz (UW–Madison Graduate School), Don Gillian-Daniel (Delta Program) The National Science Foundation (NSF) employs two criteria in the …

The Morgridge Institute for Research is launching the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology, a research effort to understand and fight deadly viruses.

Allen Centennial Garden is committed to reconnecting Madison residents and the UW community with nature. This summer experience a holistic wellness program that seeks to improve mental health through lunchtime offerings at the Garden. Bring your lunch and enjoy different themes that will change weekly and include topics such as yoga, mindfulness and meditation, healthy …

Upcoming Workshops Did Your Students Learn What You Wanted Them To? Writing Effective Learning Outcomes Monday, June 11, 2018 9:30-11:00 a.m. Union South (TITU) Register HERE. Being an effective teacher means asking how your student learning and experiences met the teaching goals, which starts with measurable, student-centered learning outcomes. These are often challenging to write, …

CANCER BIOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES 10:30-11:30 AM AM, RM. 1345 HSLC Andy Minn, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania HOSTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ONCOLOGY

McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research Student/Postdoc Professional Development Seminar   Andreas Heilmann, Ph.D. Biomedical Informatics Lead Scientist Foundation Medicine Cambridge, MA Andreas Heilmannis a Lead Scientist at Foundation Medicine Inc. (FMI) and manages a small group of Biomedical Informatics scientists to analyze genomic tumor profiles for patients with cancer and to interpret clinically relevant molecular …

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AGREEMENT FAQ What is the Terms and Conditions Agreement? The Student Terms and Conditions Agreement (herein referred to simply as the agreement) informs students of the financial responsibilities associated with enrolling for classes at UW Madison and explains the potential consequences if a student fails to meet those obligations. Why do I …

Preliminary Examinations & Defending Your PhD Dissertation Reminders:  NEW Preliminary Examination Form (Word Document), Prelim/PhD Warrant Request Form (Online Request Form), and Alumni Address Update Form (Online Submission) are available on the Cancer Biology’s updated website:  https://cancerbiology.wisc.edu/policyandprogress/ Degree Deadlines: https://grad.wisc.edu/deadlines/ 8/26/2018: Summer Degree Deadline (dissertation must be deposited by this date for a Summer 2018 …