Brookings scholar to speak on U.S.-European relations
Philip Gordon, director of the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, will speak at a pair of Madison events on Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Scientists find portal to how animals evolve
New work by the Howard Hughes Medical Research Institute adds to the accumulating understanding of how evolution works at the most fundamental level.
UW hosts events for black history month
In February the nation embarks upon its 35th Black History Month. To commemorate the occasion, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a number of special events.
Homecoming committee seeks new members
The UW Homecoming Committee is seeking outgoing and spirited members as part of its 2005 membership drive. Information sessions will be held in the southeast and lakeshore residence halls at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Scientists grow critical nerve cells
After years of trial and error, scientists have coaxed human embryonic stem cells to become spinal motor neurons, critical nervous system pathways that relay messages from the brain to the rest of the body.
Scientific heart of giant telescope comes together
In the spring of 2005, when the new Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) trains its huge eye on the southern sky for the first time, the starlight it gathers will be parsed and analyzed by an instrument more befitting a space-based telescope than a ground-based monster.
Lambs at rest hint at origin of growth spurts, pains
It has been evident to parents since time immemorial: Children, during their active growth years, gain stature in spurts, often overnight.
Fish-odor enzyme advances understanding of toxic reactions
People with a rare enzyme mutation that makes their bodies smell like rotten fish find it devastating.
Milestones
Appointed Three UW–Madison staff were appointed to serve on committees for the Central Association of College and University Business Officers, which encourages professional…
Recent sightings
A moment in history Silhouetted against a large-screen TV in the Memorial Union’s Rathskeller, a student watches news coverage of…
‘In My View’ reveals art’s influence
How does art influence a physicist, a physician, a geographer? Showing that art reaches across disciplines and inspires people of all professions is the goal of a lecture series at the Elvehjem Museum of Art called "In My View."
Book Smart
Arrest the Music! Fela and His Rebel Art and Politics; Tejumola Olaniyan
Business degrees from public universities appeal to corporations
There’s more evidence that America's largest corporations increasingly look to public business school graduates to fill top leadership roles.
ESL classes sharpen skills, build community
It's the perfect educational equation: Student teachers needing to teach English, plus people needing to learn it.
Ask Bucky
Do you have questions? Ask Bucky has answers! Ask Bucky is a service provided by the Campus Information and Visitor Center — your one-stop…
Continuing Studies offers language instruction
The Division of Continuing Studies and the Center for International Business Education and Research are offering practical language instruction and cross-cultural training designed for professionals.
Wisconsin Union Directorate seeks applicants
The Wisconsin Union Directorate is looking for student candidates to fill four officer positions and to become directors of its committees. The committees, which include art, music, contemporary issues and community service, offer students hands-on experience seldom available in the classroom.
Backward glance
From Wisconsin Week of Feb. 1, 1995 … Campus administrators and faculty were trying to predict the changes that might come from the Republican-controlled…
UW-Madison to celebrate black history
In February the nation will embark upon its 35th Black History Month, and UW–Madison will host several events.
University plans panel discussion on branding
A powerful brand is key to the success of UW–Madison. But what is the UW–Madison brand? And in this time of limited resources, how can that brand be leveraged to most benefit the extensive programs and activities that make up the university?