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sifting and winnowing plaque
“Whatever may be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere, we believe that the great State University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth may be found.”
–– Sifting and winnowing plaque at the entrance of Bascom Hall

Public meeting notices

Upcoming Deadlines & Events

 

DEADLINES

Divisional Committees Tenure Review | Read more
Arts & Humanities: by noon on April 10 (for May 8 meeting), no promotion cases can be submitted for this date
Biological Sciences: by noon on April 4 (for May 2 meeting)
Physical Sciences: by noon on April 3 (for May 1 meeting)
Social Sciences: by noon on April 9 (for May 7 meeting), no promotion cases can be submitted for this date

University Lectures
The Lectures Committee considers funding requests for distinguished lecturers by departments, academic programs and student organizations. These university-wide lectures must be open to the public and should be of interest to students, preferably in multiple disciplines. Proposals are accepted twice a semester, with the following deadlines: February 15, April 15, September 15 and November 15.
Next deadline for proposals: April 15 | Read more

EVENTS

Hilldale Lecture in the Social Sciences: Sticking Together in Hard Times
Friday, April 4, noon | Read more

Spring Conversation: Workday – A Brief & Timely Tour for Faculty
Hosted by the Women, Trans, & Non-Binary Faculty Mentoring Program
Friday, April 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m.| Register

Distinguished Teaching Awards Ceremony
See full announcement above
Tuesday, April 15, 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | RSVP | Read More