Study: Online health support groups have emotional impact
Women with breast cancer who participate in computer support groups can obtain emotional benefits when they openly express themselves in ways that help them make sense of their cancer experience, according to a new study conducted by the UW–Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research (CECCR). Read More
Cell barrier slows bird flu’s spread among humans
Although more than 100 people have been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, mostly from close contact with infected poultry, the fact that the virus does not spread easily from its pioneering human hosts to other humans has been a biomedical puzzle. Read More
From neighbors to killers: Book explores the personal horror of Rwanda’s genocide
"Intimate Enemy," a new book by political scientist Scott Straus, deals head-on with one of the most disturbing aspects of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda - that it was carried out, in essence, by everyday people, who quickly transformed from neighbors to killers. Read More
Engineers squeeze secrets from proteins
Proteins, one of the basic components of living things, are among the most studied molecules in biochemistry. Understanding how proteins form or "fold" from sequenced strings of amino acids has long been one of the grand challenges of biology. Read More
UW-Madison reaffirms commitment to licensing proposal
UW-Madison has reaffirmed its commitment to a proposal by the Workers' Rights Consortium (WRC) and United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) to improve the working conditions of apparel workers around the world. Read More
‘Adventure learning’ provides unique free service to any student group
ALPs, a student organization at UW–Madison, helps other student groups and teams become more unified through hands-on activity such as ice-breakers, workshops, and high and low rope courses. Read More
‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 5–6
May 2006 graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending UW–Madison's "Countdown to Commencement." This one-stop-shop opportunity will take place in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 5; and in Room 240, Union South on Thursday, April 6. Read More
Polar neutrino observatory takes a big step forward
An international team of scientists and engineers has taken a major step toward completion of what will be the world's preeminent cosmic neutrino observatory, harnessing a sophisticated hot-water drill to build an observatory under the South Pole that eventually will encompass a cubic kilometer of ice. Read More
Choosing the world’s best cheese, right here in Madison
Cheese-loving foodies will have a unique opportunity to observe the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison. Read More
Science Expeditions event planned for April 1
Building on the success of past years’ Science Expeditions, UW–Madison is again hosting a day-long event dedicated to sharing science with Wisconsin. Read More
UWPD seeks information on purse thief
The UW Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is suspected of stealing purses from the offices of UW–Madison and UW-Milwaukee employees. Read More
Science magazine news editor named Writer in Residence
Colin J. Norman, news editor for Science magazine, has been named a Science Writer in Residence for this spring. Read More
Online bills and listings improve phone system management
For years, monitoring phone bills and usage at UW–Madison meant leafing through page after page of listings printed in tiny type from mainframe computer files. Read More
Electronic processes streamline scholarship distribution
The days of students waiting weeks for scholarship checks to be issued, then standing in line to pick them up are drawing to a close in many parts of campus, as a new electronic scholarship program spreads to more and more units. Read More
Writer’s Choice
In the Arabic world, a “hafla” is a party of championship proportions. Students interested in Middle Eastern belly dancing at UW–Madison are gearing up for an entire weekend of same, featuring some of the Midwest’s most renowned dancers Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1. Read More
Undergraduate Symposium to showcase student achievements
The annual Undergraduate Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate students’ achievements, creativity and service learning from the many schools and colleges of the university. Read More
Nielsen Pond undergoes upgrade
The pond adjacent to Rennebohm Hall is being dredged and upgraded for good reasons, says Gary Brown, director of planning at Facilities Planning and Management. Read More
Students present the world on Intercultural Night
Performers representing nations and cultures from around the world will converge at the Wisconsin Union Theater for the annual UW–Madison Intercultural Night on Thursday, March 23. Read More
Two poets present ‘Lyric Innovations’ at library reading
Brenda Hillman, author of seven books of poetry, will read from her most recent volume, “Pieces of Air in the Epic” (Wesleyan University Press, 2005), on Thursday, March 23. Read More
Noche de Cultura to consider Latina y Americana
Jasmin Cardenas will present her thoughts and experiences about being Latina and American in a one-woman monologue on Friday, March 24. Part of La Mujer Latina Conference, this event also will feature traditional Mexican dances performed by Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Ballet Folklorico. Read More