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Outstanding undergraduate writing rewarded by humanities alum

July 3, 2012

Sidney Iwanter, an 1971 history alumnus of the College of Letters & Science, likes to say he was too busy dodging tear gas canisters to be much of a student during his tenure at UW–Madison. Read More

Simmons, director of Wisconsin Idea Seminar for 19 years, retires

July 3, 2012

Miriam Simmons, longtime director of UW–Madison’s popular Wisconsin Idea Seminar, is retiring as assistant dean for Professional Development and Engagement in the Graduate School. Read More

Study finds WRS stable, recommends no changes to pension system

July 3, 2012

A report issued jointly this week by three state agencies recommends against the state implementing a defined contribution plan or an opt-out option in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Read More

Social media helps doctoral candidate reach out on research

July 3, 2012

For researchers, describing complex science to folks outside their discipline can be a tricky or even unpleasant experience. Read More

FP&M finalists to meet with campus community July 10-12

July 3, 2012

Three finalists for the position of associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will meet with members of the campus community July 10-12. Read More

Four UW–Madison students attending prestigious Nobel conference

July 2, 2012

Four UW–Madison students will meet with more than 30 Nobel laureates and 580 young researchers from around the world July 1-6 at the 62nd annual… Read More

Soaring temperatures raise risk of heat-related illness

July 2, 2012

With Madison-area temperatures expected to soar through the 90s on their way to close to 100 degrees this week, a UW Health emergency medicine physician says make sure you think about your health when you're enjoying the summer sun. Read More

Greenfield Summer Institute features Jewish memory and nostalgia

July 2, 2012

The Greenﬁeld Summer Institute, sponsored by the George L. Mosse/Laurence A. Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, is offering a weeklong event of learning and fun… Read More

War-related climate change would substantially reduce crop yields

July 2, 2012

Though worries about “nuclear winter” have faded since the end of the Cold War, existing stockpiles of nuclear weapons still hold the potential for devastating global impacts. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Rutgers University have found that the climate effects of a hypothetical nuclear war between India and Pakistan would greatly reduce yields of staple crops, even in distant countries. Read More

Recent sightings: Fireworks for pediatrics patients

July 1, 2012

More than 250 pediatrics patients and their families were invited to the Pyle Center Rooftop Terrace and lakeside Alumni Lounge on campus for a… Read More

Student teams find winning recipe in national food competitions

June 29, 2012

The UW–Madison food science club has three new awards to add to its trophy case after spending this past week at the Institute for Food Technologists annual meeting in Las Vegas. The club fielded two teams in a Disney-sponsored collegiate food product development competition, and won first and second place for their innovative, healthy, kid-friendly products. Read More

Law that radically changed UW signed 150 years ago

June 29, 2012

The 150th anniversary of a law that radically changed the mission of the University of Wisconsin and gave rise to the Wisconsin Idea is Monday, July 2. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, which established the nation’s land grant universities and broadened the UW’s academic scope beyond the liberal arts. Read More

Vision scientist Dr. David Gamm to lead UW Eye Research Institute

June 29, 2012

Dr. David Gamm, whose lab is internationally known for deriving human retina cells and tissue-like structures from human stem cells, has been selected as director of the University of Wisconsin Eye Research Institute (ERI). Read More

Recent sightings: Inside out

June 28, 2012

On June 21, 2012, catering staff set out glassware in advance of an event being held at the Chazen Museum of Art. Outside in… Read More

Update: Missing summer student has been located

June 28, 2012

The UW–Madison Police Department is asking for help finding a missing summer student. Donalvin Weatherby, 17 years old, of Milwaukee, is a participant in a summer program at the UW–Madison Campus. Read More

Dahlberg named interim executive director of Morgridge Institute for Research

June 28, 2012

James Dahlberg, emeritus professor of biomolecular chemistry at UW–Madison, has been named interim executive director of the Morgridge Institute for Research by the board of trustees of the nonprofit biomedical research organization. Read More

SAFEride cab service discontinued

June 27, 2012

The UW–Madison SAFEride Cab program that provided late-night taxi rides for UW students will end June 30, 2012. Read More

Designing microbes that make energy-dense biofuels without sugar

June 27, 2012

With metabolically engineered microorganisms hungry for levulinic acid, rather than sugar, a University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineer aims to create more sustainable, cost-effective processes for converting biomass into high-energy-density hydrocarbon fuels. Read More

Shelter cats benefit from vet’s long, close web of human relationships

June 27, 2012

Karen Moriello, a clinical professor at the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, has earned a devoted following among people who care for cats in animal shelters. Read More

Pyle Center to welcome pediatrics patients for rooftop for fireworks show

June 27, 2012

The Pyle Center, part of the UW-Extension Conference Centers, hosts educational classes and events. Most of them take place during the work week – meaning… Read More