Cartography pioneer, UW scholar dies at 89
The scholar who created what is universally considered "the map of the world" has died at the age of 89. Read More
Announcements
Lectures Committee seeks applications The Lectures Committee is soliciting applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public… Read More
Tickets available for Outback Bowl
Tickets for the 2004 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., are available. Read More
Friends of UW Hospital and Clinics hold tree-lighting ceremony
The Friends of the UW Hospital and Clinics will present its annual Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 12. Read More
Charter Street reopens, but more closings planned
The northbound lane of Charter Street between University Avenue and Observatory Drive reopened late last month after being closed for a year due to the Chamberlin Hall remodeling and an underground utilities project. Read More
Service horse receives expert care from Vet School
When the horse you're dealing with is a prescription for its owner's health, the last thing you want is for the horse to succumb to its own health problems. Read More
Biotechnology training grant is renewed
A National Institutes of Health grant that promotes graduate training in biotechnology has been renewed for an additional five years, according to bacteriologist Timothy Donohue, who directs the program. Read More
Engineering online program honored
An association of more than 900 institutions and organizations of higher education that offer online learning, The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C), has named the Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Engineering as the 2004 Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program. Read More
Two Law School faculty members win teaching awards
Professor David Schwartz and Madison lawyer Stephen P. Hurley, an adjunct professor, have won awards for excellence in teaching at the UW Law School. Read More
‘Once Upon a Christmas Cheery’ program hits 35-year mark
Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri is marking 35 years of making science fun for the community with his annual Christmas program. Read More
Lands’ End funds scholars award
Lands' End is the first corporate sponsor of the UW E-Business Institute Scholars Program. This new program will provide financial support for students to research strategic e-business challenges and questions that are important to corporate sponsors and the Institute. Read More
Bird species see themselves in a different light
Two related South American species of birds, difficult to distinguish with the human eye, use ultraviolet light to differentiate between themselves, according to a zoologistat the UW. Read More
Committee presents Social Justice Awareness Week
The Diversity Committee of the Associated Students of Madison, in cooperation with the Offices of the Dean of Students, will present Social Justice Awareness Week Monday, Nov. 29, to Friday, Dec. 3. Read More
Student organization leaders urged to visit Web site
Leaders of Registered Student Organizations are encouraged to visit the Web site of the Student Organization Office to learn about recent changes to policies governing the conduct of RSOs on campus. Read More
WAA hosts celebration for UW–Madison’s international graduates
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will celebrate the achievements of the UW's graduating international students on Dec. 8 during a free reception at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
Conference focuses on democracy education
Although the 2004 election did not end up in the Supreme Court, it was notable for a number of other reasons, including the fact that only 17 percent of eligible voters aged 18-29 turned out to vote. Read More
UHS encourages high-risk groups to get flu shots
This year's flu vaccine shortage has been well-publicized - but some students may be getting the wrong message. Many students in high-risk groups have not yet received a free flu shot through University Health Services. Read More
Wisconsin poised to invest $750 million in biomedical research
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, taking a swing at keeping Wisconsin competitive in the superheated world of biomedical research, announced today (Nov. 17) that over the next several years Wisconsin would invest up to $750 million, including more than $500 million in new facilities and direct research support for scientists at UW–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison veterinary professor raced for cancer cure
In bicycling, the yellow jersey is the sign of a winner, someone who has taken the lead and is at the front of the pack. Sheila McGuirk wears that jersey. Read More
Gardener, UW alumna exhibits at Knapp House
"Uncultivated," a new exhibition at the Knapp House, uses organic patterns of leaves, vines and flowers to render abstracts, landscapes and meditative subjects. Read More