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UW-Madison addresses adidas-Indonesia issues

February 14, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will enter into a period of mediation with adidas Group in an effort to resolve an ongoing dispute over the apparel firm’s obligations to former workers at a factory in Indonesia. The factory was owned by an adidas subcontractor. Read More

UW–Madison names finalists for Nelson Institute director

February 14, 2012

UW-Madison has named three finalists for the director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Read More

Bundle up and ride: Winter Bike to Work Week underway

February 14, 2012

The organizers of the effort to get people to bike to work through the winter are holding “Madison’s First Winter Bike to Work Week” from… Read More

Committee to assess the organization of international studies at UW–Madison

February 14, 2012

A committee with representatives from across campus is meeting to evaluate the way international studies are governed and organized at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Police seek info on Lake Street beating, robbery

February 13, 2012

UWPD is looking for information about a beating and robbery early Sunday morning. Read More

Steady demand reported for student voter ID cards

February 13, 2012

Requests for the new UW–Madison voter identification card have been steady as the first election since the requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls approaches. Read More

Lovelorn liars leave linguistic leads

February 13, 2012

Online daters intent on fudging their personal information have a big advantage: most people are terrible at identifying a liar. But new research is turning the tables on deceivers using their own words. Read More

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter to speak at UW–Madison about post-9/11 security

February 13, 2012

Dana Priest, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes about intelligence and counterterrorism, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 28, about the rise of the post-9/11 security state in the U.S. Read More

Update: Feedback, questions sought on HR Design

February 13, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff are being encouraged to offer their observations or ask questions about the historic HR Design project underway on campus. Read More

Cheap, printable prosthetic hand wins top prize at 2012 Innovation Days

February 10, 2012

A prosthetic hand that could be cheaply created on a 3-D printer for amputees in developing countries won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, one of a pair of competitions that make up Innovation Days. Held Feb. 9 and 10, the event rewards University of Wisconsin–Madison students for creative and marketable ideas. Read More

School of Nursing building to be named for Signe Skott Cooper

February 10, 2012

Signe Skott Cooper's generosity and lifelong commitment to the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be recognized when the university names the new School of Nursing building in her honor. Read More

Section of Observatory Drive to close for utility project

February 10, 2012

The traditional spring and summer construction season on campus really hasn't begun yet, but Observatory Drive between Charter Street and Babcock Drive is expected to be closed to traffic from Tuesday, Feb. 14, to Friday, Feb. 25, due to a construction project near the Soils Building at 1525 Observatory Drive. Read More

Forest and Hawks named 2012 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Faculty Fellows

February 10, 2012

Katrina Forest, professor of bacteriology, and John Hawks, associate chair of Anthropology, have been selected by the Institute for Biology Education as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Faculty Fellows for 2012. Read More

Two engineers named to national academy

February 9, 2012

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today (Feb. 9) announced it has named two UW–Madison engineers to its 2012 class of new members. Read More

Ward issues statement on third Chadima allegation

February 9, 2012

Here is a statement issued today (Thursday, Feb. 9) by Interim Chancellor David Ward. Read More

Ward: Advisory panels would strengthen campus relationships

February 9, 2012

Advisory committees consisting of regents and local stakeholders could help foster better communication between the UW System Board of Regents and local campuses, Interim Chancellor David Ward on Wednesday told the Legislative Task Force on UW Restructuring Read More

Art graduate connects campus, schools with outreach endowment

February 9, 2012

Workshops supported by art graduate Helen Burish have strengthened the connection between area high school teachers and artists in the Department of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Outstanding Women of Color Award nomination due April 18

February 9, 2012

The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity is accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards. The deadline for nominations is April 18. Read More

Public database tracks legislative voting behavior

February 9, 2012

Several years ago, events in the state capitol left Jacob Stampen wondering about the health of Wisconsin’s political system. Read More

Advanced Placement coursework continues to benefit college students

February 8, 2012

The College Board AP Report to the Nation shows that students who earn advanced placement credit in high school typically experience greater academic success in college, are better prepared for coursework, and are more likely to earn a college degree than their peers. Read More