Concerts, collaborations fill spring dance program
The excitement of live performance will resound throughout Lathrop Hall this spring as the Dance Program showcases works by guest artists, students, faculty and staff in a variety of events this semester. Read More
Milk prices and state farm income hit record highs in 2004
UW-Madison agricultural economists dusted off some long-idle superlatives to write their year-end review of the state’s farm sector, and they're fairly optimistic about prospects for the year ahead. Read More
Entrepreneurs: Business plan contest in the works
The 2005 Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, an event intended to give entrepreneurs with technology-based ideas a chance to grow a business, is now accepting registrations for this year's event. Read More
Nanoscale electron island could lead to new efficient flat-panel displays
Electrical and Computer Engineering Associate Professor Robert Blick and colleagues in Germany have demonstrated a new nanoscale mechanism for field emission that could lead to a new type of energy efficient flat-panel display. Read More
Space Place clinic teaches telescope use
The UW's Space Place will hold its ninth annual telescope clinic Tuesday, Jan. 25. Read More
University roundtable sets spring schedule
When the University Roundtable kicks off its spring program on Wednesday, Feb. 9, Charles Read, dean of the University of Wisconsin's School of Education, who will retire at the end of this academic year, will share some of the wisdom and insights he has gained. Read More
Grants available to collaborating student organizations
University Health Services is offering grant money to help encourage registered student organizations to collaborate and interact on projects beneficial to the university community. Read More
Free flu shots now available for all students
UW-Madison students can get free flu shots, while supplies last, without an appointment at University Health Services, 1552 University Ave., from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Read More
Japanese institute signs software development contract
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NiCT) of Japan has signed a $200,000 contract with the University of Wisconsin–Madison to develop new educational uses for Croquet, an innovative open-source operating system that UW–Madison made available to developers in October. Read More
Memorial honoring Andrew Goodman on display at Red Gym
A permanent memorial honoring slain civil rights worker and former University of Wisconsin–Madison student Andrew Goodman is located in the Masley Room on the first floor of the Red Gym and Armory at 716 Langdon St. Read More
New center studies business and poverty
A new center, aimed at helping businesses improve the economic well-being of their low-income workers, has opened its doors. Read More
‘Bunny Lake’ to open Cinematheque restoration series
The Cinematheque restoration series provides a golden opportunity for the university community, as well as members of the wider community, to discover — or rediscover — some of the best American cinema as it was meant to be seen. Read More
Careers conference explores ‘Developing Careers, Changing Lives’
"Developing Careers, Changing Lives" will be the focus of the 19th annual Careers Conference sponsored by the Center on Education and Work, a research and service center located at the School of Education. Read More
Probe opens a new window to interstellar space
Taking stock of the stuff between the stars - the all-important dust and gases that are the building blocks of new stars - has never been easy. Read More
UW professor emeritus honored for excellence in teaching
Donald R. Johnson, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, has been recognized with a national award for his years of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Read More
WARF hires new director of investments
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has hired a new director to manage the endowment it uses to help support university research. Read More
Spring bus passes available for pickup
ASM Spring/Summer Bus Passes will be ready for pickup beginning Monday, January 10, at 10 a.m., at Memorial Union and Union South. Read More
LEAP program plans January networking session
A program designed to make women entrepreneurs more successful, called LEAP, will host a free social evening for participants and those interested in joining the program. Read More
Public meetings set on campus master plan
A series of public and neighborhood meetings to discuss the campus master plan, which will lay out a vision for campus development for the next 20 years, will be held in coming weeks. Read More
University plans Martin Luther King Jr. tributes
The UW will play a larger role in this year's local tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read More