Arthur D. Code, pioneering space astronomer, dies
Arthur D. Code, whose lifelong love of the stars and the night sky led to a meteoric career in astrophysics, died in Madison, Wis., on March 11 after a long illness. He was 85.
Journalism classes combine to cover the economic crisis
The nation's economic crisis, unfolding across Wisconsin in painful and historic ways, is being examined by student journalists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
University Health Services encourages a safe spring break
University Health Services is offering tips for students to keep in mind during spring break.
Art gone buggy
Jennifer Angus, an associate professor of design studies, is featured — with video — in Art City, a blog my the Milauwkee Journal-Sentinel’s art and architecture critic.
Christensen gift funds UW–Madison economics chair
Laurits (Lau) Christensen, chair of the economic and engineering consulting firm Christensen Associates of Madison, has established a named faculty chair in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Economics.
Graduate School project raises profile of research integrity discussion
Researchers in any field know that ethics are a top concern. But what, exactly, does that entail? One Michigan State University poll found that as graduate students become more immersed in their program, they feel less obligated to report violations of research integrity.
Annual juried student exhibition ‘Design 2009’ opens March 27
Showcasing the best of class and research projects by students in the Department of Design Studies, “Design 2009” is the latest in a series of annual exhibitions juried by professionals in the field.
Dance Program: ‘Small, but mighty’
There’s no telling where a dancer may land. Rahm Emmanuel, President Obama’s point man, turned down a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School. Maya Angelou, poet, writer, journalist and activist, began her career on stage as a dancer.
Tickets now on sale for Wisconsin Film Festival
It started as an experiment in 1999. Now in its 11th year, the Wisconsin Film Festival has grown so popular that it’s taken over Babcock Hall.
Celebrate the Greenbush neighborhood March 24
In Madison’s early years, the old “Greenbush” neighborhood was home to a mix of Italian and Sicilian immigrants, Jews and African Americans. The area was bounded by the triangle of three streets: Regent Street, Park Street and West Washington Avenue.
UW-Madison in an Economic Recession and a Changing World: Forums followup
Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin provides an update on the suggestions offered during the December and January forums on how the campus can be a more effective and efficient university during a challenging economic climate.
Moonlighting as a man of the theater
Part-time playwright Kurt Brown settles in to work on a manuscript as the last rays of sunlight shine into his home office in Madison. On weekdays, Brown splits his time working at the Land Tenure Center as communications director and as senior editor at the Basis Research Program on Poverty, Inequality and Development.
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Athletics recertification self-study results to be topic of upcoming campus forum
A campus forum to discuss the preliminary results of a self-study conducted as part of the university’s NCAA athletics certification program will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.
Students among guard unit deployed to Iraq
UW-Madison officials are passing along well-wishes to the Wisconsin National Guard 32nd Infantry Brigade, as the unit prepares to begin its mission in Iraq. Among the 3,200 members of the group are 14 UW–Madison students.
Babcock Dairy Store changes hours
The Babcock Hall Dairy Store has expanded its hours and launched a new line of organic, locally roasted coffee. It now features three Babcock Blends created specifically for the store by the Just Coffee Cooperative.
Recent sightings: Hall pass
Pedestrians walk past illuminated plaques displayed at the Ray Kubly Plaza at Camp Randall Memorial Shell. The plaques recognize and honor Wisconsin Athletics…
‘IMHO’ to debut today on Big Ten Network
"IMHO," or "In My Humble Opinion," a lively student talk show produced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's University Communications, will make its national network debut on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.
Berquam: Vandalism is unacceptable
Dean of Students Lori Berquam is asking members of the Greek community to step up vigilance around Langdon Street in response to recent acts of vandalism that have impacted two UW–Madison Greek houses in the past week.