Forage specialists apply their expertise to bioenergy research
Michael Casler and Paul Weimer are experts on matters related to forage digestibility in dairy cows. So how did they end up doing research on use of biomass crops for ethanol production? Read More
Information security updates password policy
All UW–Madison faculty, staff and students are expected to use strong passwords that are in compliance with a new campus password policy. Read More
GIS, remote sensing listening session planned
A listening session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Room 260 of Bascom Hall for faculty, staff and students to meet with members of the Remote Sensing/GIS Technology Curriculum Task Force committee to discuss curricular needs. Read More
Human ecology considers not-for-profit studies option
An opportunity to explore curriculum, research and outreach development in the area of not-for-profit studies at UW–Madison is under way, thanks to a planning grant from the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation. Read More
Wiley named chair of Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors
Chancellor John D. Wiley will chair the Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents/ Chancellors for 2006–07, the conference has announced. Read More
Nova producer delves into art of science television
Paula S. Apsell, executive producer for public television’s science series Nova, has been named this fall’s Science Writer in Residence. Read More
Bloomberg central bank columnist visits campus
Bloomberg News columnist Caroline Baum, an award-winning analyst of Federal Reserve Bank policy and the nation’s economy, will visit UW–Madison as this fall’s Business Writer in Residence. Read More
WAA seeks nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is calling for nominations for its top honors, the Distinguished Alumni Award and Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Since 1936, WAA has been presenting the awards to the most prestigious graduates of UW–Madison. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit… Read More
Writer’s Choice
The setting is a small collective in Buenos Aires, grappling in its first year with assassinations, a collapsing economy and other political upheavals. Read More