U. Wisconsin Adds Ombuds

The Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, has hired emeriti staff member John Mather, as an additional part-time Ombuds. Mather managed the D.C. Smith Greenhouse from its conception in until he retired in 2007, and provided support of the floriculture program in horticulture at the university. Throughout his campus career he participated in all levels of academic staff governance. (UW Madison News.)