Partners in Giving starts new campaign
The Partners in Giving charitable campaign launches on Monday, Oct. 12, amid tough economic times this year, but organizers are hopeful because public employees have shown formidable strength during past difficult times.
International leaders featured in upcoming campus talks
At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Brazilian Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota will present the lecture “U.S.-Brazil Relations: Bilateral, Regional and Global Dimensions.” The talk will be held in 3190 Grainger Hall.
Financial security center receives Social Security Administration award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Financial Security has received first-year funding of $1.48 million to participate in the Social Security Administration's new Financial Literacy Research Consortium (FLRC).
Survey: Broad support for biofuels in Wisconsin, but clear partisan differences
Although almost two-thirds of Wisconsinites support the use and production of biofuels, less than half think the government should subsidize their development, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers.
Chazen presents print, collage exhibition
From Oct. 17-Jan. 3, the Chazen Museum of Art will exhibit the twisting, jumbled topography of artist Nicola López.
Ecologist to speak in Madison
Paul Ehrlich, whose book “The Population Bomb” helped fuel the rise of the modern environmental movement four decades ago, will give a free public lecture at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Youth science day makes millions of young scientists
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, millions of young people across the United States will become scientists for the day as they explore the world of biofuels.
Program addresses violence on campus
UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus.
UW-Madison climate competition offers up to $100,000 in awards
Now in its second year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Climate Leadership Challenge really means business.
Digital revolution is happening outside the classroom
The way we learn is changing, but schools are having trouble keeping up. While technology dominates daily life and work, it still plays a limited role in public schools filled with students who are increasingly learning outside the classroom with help from cell phones, computers and video games, says Rich Halverson, a professor of educational leadership and policy analysis and co-author of the new book “Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology.”
Sand dunes reveal unexpected dryness during heavy monsoon
The windswept deserts of northern China might seem an odd destination for studying the heavy monsoon rains that routinely drench the more tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Poll: Thompson edges Feingold in hypothetical matchup
Incumbent Russ Feingold and former Gov. Tommy Thompson each draw the support of about 4 in 10 Wisconsin residents in a new poll that pits the two politicians against one another in a hypothetical matchup for the U.S. Senate.
Diversity efforts to focus on ‘inclusive excellence’
The idea that the inclusiveness and excellence of an institution are fundamental and linked to one another form the bedrock of UW–Madison’s approach to diversity following Plan 2008.
Models begin to unravel how single DNA strands combine
Using computer simulations, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers has identified some of the pathways through which single complementary strands of DNA interact and combine to form the double helix.
New York Times reporter to be science writer in residence
Andrew Revkin, New York Times science reporter and the fall science writer in residence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will present a public talk on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Plenary Room, 1310 Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave.
UW-Madison researchers ranked among world’s top 20 universities
A recent assessment of the research impact of scientists at more than 4,000 universities around the world ranked those at the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 20.
Environmental journalists migrate to Madison
Environmental journalists from around the country will flock to Madison and Wisconsin this week as the 19th annual Conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) gets under way Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Concourse Hotel.
Wisconsin cautious about Obama health care plan; Milwaukee poised for reform
More Wisconsinites oppose President Barack Obama's health care plan than support it, according to a new poll that also shows a majority of Milwaukee County residents favor a mayoral takeover of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
Poll covers economy, state’s direction, 2010 election
Tom Barrett and Scott Walker have the early edge in hypothetical primary matchups in the 2010 governor's race, according to a new poll in which Wisconsinites also give high levels of support to President Barack Obama but express concern about the direction of state government.