Postpartum depression treatment offered
As part of a Medical School study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, treatment for postpartum depression is now being offered at no cost to qualifying mothers.
Sharkey named director of cross-college biology program
Once a member of a campus committee that recommended an office for cross-campus biology programs, Thomas Sharkey now will lead that effort as director of the new Institute for Cross-College Biology Education.
Professors find students are never too old to learn
Some students walking up Bascom Hill are not your usual 20-somethings. For example, 83-year-old Frank Loeb is enrolled in professor Hans Adler's German topics course because he wants to explore prejudice through reading and discussion of 17th century texts.
Recent Sightings
Up a tree without a paddle Not every good mystery is found in a book. This conundrum appeared…
Announcements
Bike Annex Open on Campus As an extension of the Bucky’s Ambassadors outreach campaign, Transportation Services has opened a community bike workspace on…
Milestones
APPOINTED Stephen Carpenter, professor of limnology and zoology, was elected as one of seven new foreign members of the Royal Swedish Academy…
Book smart
Robert Dott Jr., professor emeritus of geology; and John Attig, professor, UW-Extension Department of Environmental Sciences, and staff member, Wisconsin Geological and Natural History…
Elvehjem quilt exhibition to cap SoHE centennial year
More than two dozen historic quilts, half of which have never been exhibited before, will be on display as part of the School of Human Ecology exhibition at the Elvehjem Museum of Art
Chemists find a new chink in TB’s armor
The family of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy are notoriously sturdy. And although the diseases they cause have been held in check for the past 50 years by antibiotics, some strains are becoming increasingly resistant to existing therapy. Now, however, a new chink has been found in the cellular armor that makes these infectious diseases difficult to treat.
Library students help agencies make web sites more accessible
Assorted state agencies and libraries in Madison will be peppered at the end of this semester with enhanced-accessibility Web projects conceived, designed and executed by students in the Information Architecture class in the School of Library and Information Studies at UW–Madison.
Second sight takes flight
After what appeared to be a reluctant take off, the great horned owl outfitted with new sight thanks to UW–Madison is now perched in the treetops near Manitowoc, Wis.
UW Press title recognized
A multi-media volume published by the University of Wisconsin Press will be one of 29 titles singled out for special recognition by the American Library Association at its annual conference on Saturday, June 26, in Orlando, Fla.
Conference addresses affordable housing
The 2004 Wisconsin Housing Conference on Wednesday-Thursday, May 19-20, will focus on preserving affordable housing, and issues related to quality housing and neighborhoods in Wisconsin.
Conference on political religions to honor historian Payne
The Mosse Program and the Department of History at UW–Madison are co-sponsors of a major international conference on comparative political religions that will assess the various themes and characteristics of political religion since the French Revolution.
New Health Sciences Learning center to open
A ceremonial dedication of the new Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) will occur on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 3 p.m.
2004-05 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship recipients announced
The Morgridge Center for Public Service has announced the 2004-05 Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship Program recipients. In its sixth year, the WIF program supports innovative service-learning and community-based research projects.Â
Four faculty members win Hilldale Awards
The prestigious Hilldale Awards, which annually recognize excellence in teaching, research and service, have been awarded to four faculty members at UW–Madison.
Book explores Arboretum wildflowers
This spring, visitors to the UW Arboretum can come prepared to venture out into the forests and discover the fascinating species and beautiful colors of Wisconsin flora, thanks to Andrew Hipp's new book, "Spring Woodland Wildflowers of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum."
Housing, CCAS celebrate successful partnership
The end of every semester brings a flurry of activity to campus area libraries, coffee shops and computer labs. But in recent years, a growing number of students have also been heading to the University Housing satellite offices of the Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) to get advice and prepare for class registration.