It was on 17 December, 1944, that U.S. Major General Henry C. Pratt issued Public Proclamation No. 21, declaring that, effective January 2, 1945, Japanese American “evacuees” from the West Coast could return to their …
Linda Thao
University Staff Keeps Campus Safe
Safety and security are primary daily concerns on the campus. Not only for students, but for staff, visitors and the community at large. University Staff plays an integral role in this priority through their positions in the UW-Madison PD. …
Over a Barrel
Associated Students of Madison have opened a food pantry to serve those students suffering from food insecurity. It will take a campus-wide effort to make sure that the pantry is fully stocked. University Staff is …
A True Romantic
11 December marks the birthday of French Romantic composer Hector Berlioz. Berlioz was born in France at La Côte-Saint-André in the département of Isère, near Grenoble. His father, Louis Berlioz, a respected provincial physician and …
The Savior of East Harlem
On 10 December, 1902, Vito Marcantonio was born to an Italian mother and Italian American father in the impoverished ghetto of East Harlem, New York City. He attended the public schools there, and eventually graduated …
HR DESIGN SESSIONS
The December HR Design Info Sessions are underway and as can be seen from these photos is getting a great response! University Staff is encouraged to take part in this interactive format in the upcoming …
Man Against Machine
8 December marks the birthday of Mario Savio, a key leader in the movement for student’s rights. Savio, the son of a steelworker, went to Manhattan College on a full scholarship as well as Queens …
Balladeer
It was 4 December, 2009, that singer Liam Clancy, died in Cork, Ireland , at the age of 74. Clancy was the youngest and last surviving member of the influential folk group, The Clancy Brothers, …
The End of the Car of the Future
On 3 December, 1979, the last Pacer rolls off the assembly line at the American Motors Corporation (AMC) factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin. As AMC attempted to compete with the ‘Big Three’ of Detroit (Ford, Chrysler …
Keep the Faith, Baby!
29 November marks the birthday of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. in 1908. His parents were of mixed race with African and European ancestry. They had ancestors who were classified as mulatto in 19th-century censuses. Powell …