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Finalists to interview this week for director of physical plant

December 9, 2012

Three finalists will interview this week for the position of director of Physical Plant in Facilities Planning and Management. Read More

Winter commencement set for Sunday, Dec. 16

December 7, 2012

UW-Madison graduate and Athletic Director Emeritus Pat Richter will deliver the charge to graduates at the university's winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Kohl Center. Read More

Noted biologist to give free, public talks in Madison

December 7, 2012

Scott Gilbert, a professor of biology at Swarthmore College noted for using stories, images and analogies to get scientific points across, will give two free public lectures in Madison Dec. 12 and 13. Read More

Telephone talks with nurse can reduce hospital re-admissions

December 6, 2012

Weekly telephone contact with a nurse substantially reduced hospital re-admissions for high-risk patients, according to results of a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health study. Read More

Recent Sightings: December sun

December 6, 2012

On a sunny December day, pedestrians walk past the University Square complex and Student Services Tower at 333 East Campus Mall. Read More

Religious studies course to focus on environmental crises

December 6, 2012

A new "gateway" course in religious studies (RELS101, Religions in Global Perspective) will move beyond the traditional survey approach and give instructors leeway to choose a more timely and effective focus. The first edition, on religion and the environment, will be taught by Anna M. Gade, associate professor of religious studies and languages and cultures of Asia. Inside UW–Madison discussed the new course with Professor Gade. Read More

Memorial Union: Preserving character while improving an icon

December 6, 2012

When you change a campus icon like the Memorial Union, people notice. And when part of the building disappeared recently, some people really noticed. Read More

Doorways at UW–Madison help keep doors to learning open

December 5, 2012

A poster titled “Doors of UW–Madison,” features 25 images of iconic entranceways—including to the marble Rathskeller and Washburn Observatory—as well as more modern sites like Grainger Hall and the Biotechnology Center’s glassy facade. Read More

Suomi satellite reveals Earth’s dark side

December 5, 2012

A remarkable new view of the dark side of our planet from space released today by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is just a peek at the nighttime capabilities of the agencies' newest weather satellite, the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership. Read More

Badger Watch conference set Jan. 10

December 5, 2012

Badger Watch is the crime prevention program for the UW–Madison Campus. Read More

American Physical Society names five UW faculty fellows

December 5, 2012

Five University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among about 250 newly named fellows of the American Physical Society, an honor bestowed upon no more than half of one percent of the professional society's membership. Read More

Alvarez statement on Bielema’s departure

December 4, 2012

University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez issued the following statement Tuesday on the departure of Bret Bielema, who has been named head football coach at the University of Arkansas. Read More

Wills for Heroes project protects those who protect others

December 4, 2012

First responders, firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel who protect citizens from natural disasters and violent crime are called on to put their communities' safety before their own. Yet more than 80 percent have not prepared even simple wills, according to the national Wills for Heroes project. Read More

Hurricane Sandy relief effort continues at UW–Madison

December 4, 2012

In the days and weeks since Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast, relief has come from many sources. Read More

New UW–Madison engineering dean named

December 4, 2012

Ian Robertson, Donald B. Willett professor of engineering at the University of Illinois and director of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research, has been selected as the new dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Faculty Senate accepts HR Design Strategic Plan framework

December 4, 2012

The Faculty Senate on Monday approved a resolution accepting the framework of the HR Design Strategic Plan, a proposal that aims to update UW–Madison’s personnel system to attract, develop and retain the best talent for a leading research and teaching institution. Read More

Virtually healthy: ‘CAVE’ lets researchers experience patients’ behavior

December 4, 2012

Every day, patients take prescription medications, monitor vital signs or blood glucose levels, and even administer their own preventative care in the form of exercise and diet choices. It’s important for health care providers to understand how their patients actually perform these activities — yet do so without invading patients' privacy. Virtual reality makes that goal a reality. Read More

Finalists to interview this week for director of physical plant

Winter commencement set for Sunday, Dec. 16

Noted biologist to give free, public talks in Madison

Telephone talks with nurse can reduce hospital re-admissions

Recent Sightings: December sun

Religious studies course to focus on environmental crises

Memorial Union: Preserving character while improving an icon

Doorways at UW–Madison help keep doors to learning open

Suomi satellite reveals Earth’s dark side

Badger Watch conference set Jan. 10

American Physical Society names five UW faculty fellows

Alvarez statement on Bielema’s departure

Wills for Heroes project protects those who protect others

Hurricane Sandy relief effort continues at UW–Madison

New UW–Madison engineering dean named

Faculty Senate accepts HR Design Strategic Plan framework

Virtually healthy: ‘CAVE’ lets researchers experience patients’ behavior

McPherson Institute seeks cyclists to raise money for vision research

“If the Whole Body Dies”: The little play that keeps on giving

Documentary celebrates Odyssey Project’s 10-year journey