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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 December 12 (for January 23 meeting)
Biological Sciences: by noon on December 6 (for January 17 meeting)
Physical Sciences: no January meeting
Social Sciences: by noon on December 11 (for January 22 meeting)

Genevieve Gorst Herfurth Award
The Genevieve Gorst Herfurth Award recognizes a currently enrolled doctoral student in the social sciences who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarly writing accomplishments.
Nominations due: December 15 | Read more

Hilldale Awards
Hilldale Awards recognize distinguished contributions to teaching, research and service. One faculty member is honored in each division.
Nominations due: December 15 | Read more

Hilldale Lectures
The Hilldale Lecture Series showcases distinguished thinkers with contributions to contemporary culture and science. One lecture is funded annually in each division.
Nominations due: December 15 | Read more

Honorary Degrees
An honorary degree is one of the highest awards given by the university, and acknowledges individuals who have shown outstanding service to humanity globally, nationally, or locally. The Committee on Honorary Degrees welcomes the submission of honorary degree candidate ideas from all disciplines.
Ideas due: December 15 | Read more

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. Starting in the 2025 calendar year, proposals will be accepted twice a semester, with the following deadlines: February 15, April 15, September 15 and November 15.
Last 2024 deadline for proposals: December 15 | Read more

EVENTS

Women, Trans, & Non-Binary Faculty Mentoring Program: Fall Reception
Please join us to celebrate the career success of women, trans, and non-binary colleagues at the fall reception. We are building our annual list of honored guests from available sources and welcome additional names or changes to a listing. Please contact us with your edits.  | Read more
Tuesday, December 3, 4:30-6:00 p.m.| Register

Women, Trans, & Non-Binary Faculty Mentoring Program: Fall Conversation
How to Handle Academic Rejection
Friday, December 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m.| Register

Tenure Workshops | Register
Arts & Humanities: Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 a.m.-noon | Read more
Biological Sciences: Tuesday, January 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Read more
Biological Sciences (health sciences focus): Tuesday, February 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Read more
Physical Sciences: Tuesday, January 14, 10:00 a.m.-noon | Read more
Social Sciences: Tuesday, January 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Read more