r/UWMadison 11h ago

Other An investigation of UW-Madison professor Dietram Scheufele found he had sexual relationships with two students and made derogatory, sexist and disparaging comments about members of his department

73 Upvotes

https://captimes.com/news/education/uw-madison-students-records-detail-investigation-of-professor/article_4b8b9d21-c929-4d8e-87cb-ba638eb1b9de.html

"About a year before a renowned University of Wisconsin-Madison professor resigned and took a new job in Arizona, an investigation found he had sexual relationships with two students and engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct with one of them, and that he made derogatory, sexist and disparaging comments about members of his department.

UW-Madison’s investigation of Dietram Scheufele examined his conduct with students and faculty across nearly a decade, including at an academic conference in Detroit that he attended in 2022. Scheufele repeatedly denied to investigators that he engaged in any unprofessional, romantic, sexual or flirtatious interactions with students. He also disputed allegations that he spoke disparagingly about students and faculty.

The Cap Times obtained hundreds of pages of records detailing the university’s investigation from an attorney representing three students who filed complaints against Scheufele. The records contain more information than redacted investigation documents the university released to the Cap Times this week under state open records laws.

The Cap Times separately interviewed the students about their experiences, sometimes accompanied by their attorney. Each student said the university’s lengthy, opaque investigation left them questioning campus leaders’ commitment to preventing future misconduct."


r/UWMadison 12h ago

Other Records: UW-Madison professor engaged in sex with students, exploited 'power imbalance'

59 Upvotes

r/UWMadison 7h ago

Social where to play ping pong/table tennis

4 Upvotes

Does anyone know where the table tennis courts are other than the university club meetings at Bakke (they only host the tables for 2 days and a few hours a week) and the mechanical engineering basement? Or is this not really popular bc its wisconsin?


r/UWMadison 22h ago

Other UW-Madison police disciplined an officer over student interactions. The investigation raises more questions.

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r/UWMadison 17h ago

Rant/Vent Dear John Russell of Russell labs

12 Upvotes

PLEASE FIX YOUR ELEVATORS!!!! I have worked in this building for going on 7 months now and I stg every other day of the week one if not both of the elevators are broken. Yeah yeah yeah I can walk my ass up 7 flights of stairs 4-5 times a day for 5 days a week but what about those that cant???

Thank you Mr. Russell


r/UWMadison 8h ago

Academics Under Enrolment Message from ISS Terra Dotta

2 Upvotes

Has anyone else received under enrollment email right now from ISS (Through Terra Dotta), even when they are full time enrolled.


r/UWMadison 8h ago

Academics LIS 461

1 Upvotes

has anybody taken LIS 461 online with Saxena (or is enrolled now)? I just got off the waitlist and am trying to decide whether to enroll or not. how was it if you took it in the past, and how does it seem to be if you’re enrolled for this semester? are there any group projects? thank you!


r/UWMadison 12h ago

Other Best place to go thrifting near-ish to campus

2 Upvotes

Hey guys, freshman here looking to buy some clothes for the school year. Any recommendations for thrift or vintage shops with generally good prices and selection? (Guy btw if that matters)


r/UWMadison 21h ago

Social on campus events today 9/3 for seniors ?

6 Upvotes

hi!!

a little bit ab me: I transferred here a few years ago and while I’ve made a few acquaintances, my social life has suffered. I know it’s never too late to make friends; does anyone know of any events coming up that aren’t directed specifically at freshmen??

tia!! ❤️


r/UWMadison 16h ago

Academics Do you have a copy of My Brilliant Friend ( My Brilliant Friend) (Original) (Paperback) by Elena Ferrante

2 Upvotes

Can be picked up on campus


r/UWMadison 12h ago

Academics Mahmood vs Krotus for CS564

1 Upvotes

Which professor is better for CS 564? do these professors run different tests? If so, which one is better at explaining things and which professor is generally easier to get an A with?

On madgrades, it looks like Mahmood has a higher A rate, but does anyone have insight on why?


r/UWMadison 13h ago

Academics Econ 400 Group

1 Upvotes

Anyone looking for Econ 400 group to solve problem sets?


r/UWMadison 8h ago

Academics CS532 machine learning attendance taken or no?

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If anyone is currently taking this class, could you please tell me if there is an attendance policy and if recordings are posted?


r/UWMadison 16h ago

Academics Buying a guitar

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Hi I am recently taking a beginner guitar lesson. Give me recommendations to buy what kind of acoustic guitar and where to buy it please~


r/UWMadison 9h ago

Social DOES ANYONE HEAR LIKE KPOP CUZ I FEEL LIKE IM THE ONLY ONE 😭

0 Upvotes

ANY FRESHMEN??? my ults are txt and blackpink


r/UWMadison 22h ago

Academics Fellowship advice needed, department of philosophy

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I am currently planning to apply for a PhD in philosophy at UW-Madison and would like to know about the funding options. The website mentions that "the Department of Philosophy offers 6 years of financial support to all incoming graduate students, beginning their first fall semester", but it doesn't indicate a specific amount. So, how much is the average monthly stipend? Is it separated from the department scholarship for serving as a Teaching Assistants or Project Assistants? I could've add extra 300-400 dollars by myself but aimed to fully rely on a fellowship (if it covers the cost of living in Madison at all, which is also a question).


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Social Grad Student Gym Bro Applications Open

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Hi y'all. I'm (25M) a first year PhD student (Mass-com/poli-sci). I have been really into lifting for a bit over a year now. During my master's dissertation it really became a big thing for me because the physical resease and endorphins it gave me really acted as profound stress relief during an insanely challenging time. I know lifting will continue to help me to cope with my accademic demands in my doctorate, and I was hoping there were people in similar situations that might wanna link. I feel I'm at an age where its not totally socially unacceptable to mingle with undergrads for reasons like this, but I just notice a gap in maturity and relatabillity whenever I've tried to interact with them at the rec center. I'm eager to foster a friendship with a fellow grad-student who just so happens to wanna get jacked AF. Please just lmk:)


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Badger Sports Running Club at USouth?

11 Upvotes

I saw a huge group of people at USouth just start running, does UW have a running club? I know student org fair is right around the corner, but I really love running and I’m preparing for the Madison Marathon this fall, so I’d love to run with a club and get to know people :)


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Social Romanian Language Meetup

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r/UWMadison 1d ago

Other Bucky Pell Pathway Scholar Study Abroad

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Hi, wondering if anyone on the Bucky’s Pell pathway scholarship has studied abroad for a whole semester? How much help was your financial aid? Did you still receive an erefund to pay your rent back home? I have to accept my spot by the 19th but I don’t know if I’m going to be able to afford it. Would appreciate as much info as possible because the financial aid office and advisors have not been much help with the details and I’d love to hear from someone who’s experienced this.


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Housing no roommate

16 Upvotes

i’m in a double but my rommate hasnt moved in yet (sep 2). is this normal? what does this mean?


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Rant/Vent Campus Ministries Aggressive??

91 Upvotes

Just moved to campus, Freshman. Me and my friends keep getting bombarded by these Campus Ministries like Cru or Navigators etc. It's getting really old, I tried multiple events they hosted since moving in and the communities seem to have heavy shepherding and just really unwelcoming tactics. Do what you want as you will, but count me out. It's bad enough they hunt for freshman. Is this normal? I talked to a few other freshmen and they were just uncomfortable. Take it with a grain of salt but beware out there. I also told them I was an atheist and wasn't interested, they weren't too happy with that.

Any advice on how to well I can ignore it, but any advice? Maybe a friendlier ministry?


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Social Are there any gcs for freshman in lakeshore or Bradley to plan meet-ups etc.

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r/UWMadison 2d ago

Funny The UWPD didnt like getting 3D scanned :\

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r/UWMadison 1d ago

Social Any gamers

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Lookin for someone to play subnautica 2 with.