Glassblowing isn’t just art — it’s scientific craft
Tracy Drier, the only scientific glassblower on campus, builds glassware for the cutting-edge science conducted in UW-Madison’s chemistry department.
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Curiosities: Why do we need leap days?
Leap days appear every four years or so, including this year, and they are needed because one orbit around the sun does not occur in an exact number of days, says Jim Lattis, director of UW Space Place, in the UW-Madison astronomy department.
Concert choir delivers Valentines that are music to the ears
For the University of Wisconsin-Madison Concert Choir, the way to a person’s heart is through his or her ears. Each year, the 55-person choir celebrates Valentine’s Day by divvying up its members into quartets and taking to the streets to deliver singing Valentines throughout the city.
Slide show: Revolution’s Wallpaper
Jim Huberty, who was a political science student at the University of Wisconsin during the Vietnam War era of the late 1960s and early 1970s, is displaying select pieces of his collection of protest publicity posters through March 11 in an exhibit, “Revolution’s Wallpaper,” in the Class of 1925 Gallery at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., on the UW-Madison campus.
Statement: Dean of Students Lori Berquam on today’s shootings at Louisiana Tech
Dean of Students Lori Berquam comments on today’s shooting tragedy at Louisiana Technical College and highlights UW-Madison resources available regarding student health and safety.
Journalism ethics spotlighted in UW-Madison lecture series
Ethical issues confronting the rapidly changing world of journalism are the focus of the Burgess Lectures in Journalism Ethics, which begin Monday, Feb. 11, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Open forums seek campus, community views on next chancellor
Three public forums designed to elicit campus and community perspectives on the qualities and talents needed in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s next chancellor will be held during the coming month.
Program examines ‘Four Lakes’ cultural landscape
An upcoming presentation will examine the parallel developments of the state and university with consideration of the complex outcomes for the American Indian peoples and Indian nations of the Great Lakes.
Economists assess markets, business and politics in Economic Outlook session
Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for 2008 and beyond at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Economic Outlook conference on Friday, April 4, at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison.
Cinematheque begins semester of rarely seen films
In a culture that has people installing expensive home theaters to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster in the basement of their suburban starter castle, UW–Madison’s Cinematheque might seem a sprocket or two off.
Campus open today
UW-Madison is open for business and classes will be held
Wednesday, Feb. 6, as scheduled.
Foundation awards grants to six states to improve addiction treatment
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded $2.2 million in grants to six state-provider partnerships through Advancing Recovery: State/Provider Partnerships for Quality Addiction Care, the foundation’s initiative to improve the quality of alcohol and drug addiction treatment in the United States by promoting the use of evidence-based practices.
Madison declares snow emergency
The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone.
Student recognized for work on ‘Miss. Burning’ case
In the summer of 1964, former University of Wisconsin-Madison student Andrew Goodman and two other college students were murdered as they worked to ensure voter registration for African Americans in Mississippi.
February 1 application deadline
The February 1 application deadline for fall admission has passed. Please note: Freshman Admission All complete applications received by or postmarked February 1 will receive full consideration. Applications received or completed after February 1 will be reviewed only as space remains available. A complete application includes the application, $35 application fee, official transcript(s), and official …
Afternoon, evening classes cancelled
In light of deteriorating weather and road conditions, UW-Madison will cancel all afternoon and evening classes at 3:30 p.m., Provost Patrick Farrell has announced.
2008 Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Award recipients announced
Four University of Wisconsin System students, including two from UW-Madison, will receive this year’s Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding scholarship and community service.
Campus schedules change due to snow
Numerous campus activities and have schedule changes related today’s (Feb. 6, 2008) snowstorm.
Classes resume Thursday
UW-Madison classes will resume Thursday, Feb. 7 and the university will be open for business.
Students choose service over sun on alternative breaks
Since 1990, University of Wisconsin-Madison student spring breakers have abandoned the luxury of sandy beaches to travel across the country and volunteer during their precious week of spring break.