Grant to improve access to national digital library
The Internet Scout Project, a 10-year-old UW research unit, has received a $2.6 million grant to improve access to the National Science Foundation’s National Science Digital Library (NSDL).
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Conference examines power of storytelling
From Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 11-13, scholars will explore the power of narrative in preserving the past, reflecting the present and anticipating the future.
WAA plans tour packages for Badger fans
Though an official bowl invitation won’t be made until after regular season play is completed, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is already planning the official UW athletic tour package that will be available as soon as a bowl bid is announced.
Administrator Barrows steps down
Paul W. Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs, announced today (Nov. 4) that he is stepping down from his position, effective immediately. Program areas managed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will be reorganized, but will continue to deliver students services efficiently and effectively.
Medical School announces findings in diabetes therapy
Forty-two years ago, Dan Quigley injected his first insulin shot to treat his Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, a routine repeated three times a day, every day until recently. On Oct. 29, the 55-year-old Door County man stood with Medical School physicians Luis Fernandez and Jon Odorico to announce that he is finally insulin-free after receiving the first islet cell transplant performed in the state. Quigley had the transplant in 2002.
Arlington Dairy Day to showcase new UW research
The eighth annual Arlington Dairy Day will be held at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station Dec. 8 to provide an opportunity for dairy farmers and others interested in dairy to learn how University of Wisconsin-Madiosn research can help them increase profitability and improve cow health.
New web site helps graduates seeking work
UW graduates now have access to a new Web site to find jobs. A free service from the Wisconsin Alumni Association called Badger Access is available.
International conference’s focus is violence against women
An international conference on women, violence and policy on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6 will match policy-makers and research on the prevention of violence against women with their European counterparts in the hope of gaining insights on how to form and implement effective policy on these issues.
Intramural sports welcomes Texas hold ‘em star
Nine students will square off against poker superstar Phil Hellmuth Jr. to crown the Intramural Sports Texas Hold ‘em “Champion of Champions.â€
Alumna returns to campus with dance company
Dance program alumna Nora Stephens returns to campus with her New York City dance company, noranewdanceco, in early November to present a free concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall.
Wisconsin Singers sound of music includes all-time favorites
No doubt Elvis would be delighted: UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Singers will give his tunes fitting tribute on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6, as part of the Singers’ new show, “The Beat Goes On.”
New takes on traditional music showcased in campus concert
Fusing contemporary and traditional Latin American music, Sotavento will perform on campus Saturday, Nov. 6.
Renowned critic-of-criticism to host symposium
Some days, everyone’s a critic. But if they are, what sort of influence do they wield?
A cappella groups to perform on Overture stage
If the Overture Center had rafters, they surely would be raised when UW-Madison’s three student a cappella groups — the MadHatters (men), Tangled Up in Blue (women) and Redefined (coed) — meet there in performance at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Recent sightings
Stuck without a sketchpad Graffiti, artwork and doodles cover the interior of an elevator in the Mosse Humanities Building. The elevator travels between the ground floor level and the upper floors of the building, where many aspiring artists and the Department of Art studios are found. (Photo: Jeff Miller) Chalk talk On Election Day, Ben …
Spring Timetable now available
The Spring Timetable on the Web is ready for viewing.
Professor plans book discussion
Shiela Reaves, associate professor of life sciences communication, will present a talk, “Wisconsin: Land of Change,” based on her book of the same title, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore, 307 W. Johnson St.
Father’s advice proved dependable to professor
Boyhood on a dairy farm in Freeport, Ill., was an ideal beginning for Fred Buttel and his career as a rural sociologist. He came to UW-Madison because, quite simply, it was “where my dad told me to go.”
New editor for Wisconsin Week
Ellen Yazbec has been hired as editor of Wisconsin Week, which is published by University Communications and serves as the university’s newspaper of record.
Health Services announces new violence prevention specialist
Carmen Hotvedt, a former educator with the Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program at the University of Toledo, is the new violence prevention specialist at University Health Services.