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Studies point to rising role for women scientists at UW–Madison

September 25, 2012

As the University of Wisconsin–Madison competes with the world's top universities for talent and expertise, it is getting more help from women, who in 2011 comprised 31 percent of the faculty — up from 18 percent in 1990. Read More

Visitor & Information Programs seeks student campus tour guides

September 24, 2012

Spring 2013 employment applications are now available. Read More

UW-Madison chancellor search committee named

September 24, 2012

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 25-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to UW–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward, who has served since July 2011. Read More

Campus partners with publisher to make “Radioactive” accessible

September 24, 2012

Scientific discovery, sacrifice and the love story of two groundbreaking scientists unfold in the beautifully complex pages of this year’s selection for Go Big Read, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s common-reading program. Read More

Wisconsin China Initiative welcomes new director, seeks new connections

September 24, 2012

The Wisconsin China Initiative (WCI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is ramping up efforts to engage with faculty and staff across campus to promote interests and coordinate activities in the Greater China region as Nicole Huang, professor of Chinese literature and visual culture, takes over as director. Read More

Science in film: The ‘evil institute’ takes center stage

September 24, 2012

For filmmakers, science has always set a sumptuous table for story telling. Characters, plots and settings drawn from science are all reliable grist for the celluloid mill. Read More

UWPD investigates Sellery Hall thefts

September 22, 2012

UW-Madison Police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred in Sellery Residence Hall during the early morning hours of Sept. 21 and are seeking information from the campus community. Read More

UW Center for Dairy Research wins federal innovation grant

September 21, 2012

The Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded one of seven $1 million i6 Challenge grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support an effort to commercialize research ideas that will positively impact economic development. Read More

UW team to test mobile apps to prevent substance abuse relapses

September 21, 2012

Can giving smartphones to people with substance use disorders improve the quality of care at the same time as it reduces health care costs? A team of scholars centered at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Dartmouth College thinks so, and has won a federal grant to create and test mobile apps to deliver tested treatment and relapse prevention tools through these devices. Read More

Global House Party to celebrate Peace Corps experiences, seek new volunteers

September 21, 2012

The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin–Madison and the Peace Corps Campus Recruiting Office at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are hosting a Global House Party to celebrate the anniversary of congressional action to create the Peace Corps, share experiences and encourage future generations to carry on the strong Peace Corps tradition at UW–Madison and across Wisconsin. Read More

Climate expert: Record loss of arctic ice could impact Wisconsin

September 21, 2012

Ice covering the Arctic Ocean melted to the smallest areal extent ever recorded this year, falling to 1.3 million square miles at its lowest point on Sept. 16, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center. That's less than half of the normal area covered by ice at summer's end. Read More

HR Design strategic plan unveiled

September 21, 2012

Getting Real III explores hip-hop pedagogy, performance and culture

September 20, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) has partnered with several New York-based educational institutions to offer a dual-location hip-hop education lecture series via videoconferencing through Dec. 10. Read More

Second Higgs lecture scheduled to accommodate demand

September 20, 2012

Due to overwhelming interest, a second lecture on the discovery of a new physics particle has been added for tomorrow evening, Friday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. Read More

Donata Oertel and Peter Lipton: Harassment of researchers must stop (Wisconsin State Journal)

September 20, 2012

Campus car fleet evolves with changing needs, technology

September 20, 2012

In an age of increasing awareness of sustainability and a “greening” campus, the university’s vehicle fleet has also been changing with the times. Read More

New Center for Pre-Law Advising to host open house

September 20, 2012

The newly opened Center for Pre-Law Advising will host an open house to celebrate its debut and engage with students interested in studying law. Read More

UW on new list of military-friendly colleges

September 20, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to a nationwide list of military-friendly schools. Read More

Edible crops sprout around campus

September 20, 2012

Although the beauty of the university’s campus grounds is apparent to everyone, there is more than meets the eye. Scattered throughout UW–Madison’s 932 acres are edible vegetables, herbs and flowers incorporated into various plant beds on campus. Read More

HR Design strategic plan to be released Friday

September 20, 2012

A strategic plan for enhancing UW–Madison’s personnel system will be released Friday by the HR Design project. Read More