Trekell reaches out as new LGBT center director
Eric Trekell is the first full-time director of UW–Madison's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center, a new unit in the Offices of the Dean of Students that is responsible for fostering a positive learning environment for LGBT students, and for providing resources and advocacy on LGBT issues to the wider university community.
‘Secret Garden’ tells children’s tale in song
“The Secret Garden”will open on Friday, Feb. 27, and run Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and 29; and Thursday-Sunday, March 4-7, in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Office of Corporate Relations reports busy first six months
In its first six months of operation, the Office of Corporate Relations at UW–Madison had contact with more than 300 companies in Wisconsin and beyond, made presentations to more than 30 business and community groups and organizations, and conducted a total of six new business workshops for faculty, staff and entrepreneurs.
Lecture, concert feature Irish broadcaster and traditional singer
Irish broadcaster and traditional singer Meaità Jó Shéamuis Ó Fátharta will explore the role of radio in preserving and promoting minority languages and cultures during an upcoming lecture at UW–Madison.
Brodd retiring from International Student Services
International Student Services Director Judy Brodd, who led the UW–Madison office through one of the most challenging periods in its history, will retire Friday, Feb. 13.
Saffran receives prestigious psychology award
How babies learn language is a question Jenny Saffran has spent the early part of her research career investigating. For her pioneering work in this area, the UW–Madison psychologist has been recognized by the American Psychological Association, the world's largest federation of psychologists with 150,000 members.
Cleary named AAHPM president
James Cleary, of the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center-UW Hospital and Clinics, recently assumed the 2004 presidency of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM).
Business students to compete in venture capital event
A new wrinkle in the entrepreneurship program at the School of Business will give students the opportunity to evaluate businesses through the eyes of venture capitalists.
International Studies receives gift for study abroad
A substantial gift in support of study abroad programs has been made to UW–Madison's Division of International Studies, Gilles Bousquet, International Studies dean, announced Thursday.
‘Bat saliva’ drug offers hope for acute stroke treatment
The use of a synthetic drug derived from the saliva of vampire bats appears to extend the time window for treatment of acute ischemic strokes from the current three to nine hours after symptoms first appear, according to the results of a new international study.
WiscMail system withstands latest virus
“MyDoom,”the latest computer virus making the rounds, did not cause disruptions of the campus WiscMail system, according to the Division of Information Technology.
Statement from UW–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley
“I am truly sorry to hear that Katharine Lyall has decided to leave the UW System after 12 years of superb leadership as its…
Conference to promote academic achievement for all students
Establishing high standards of achievement for all students and creating classroom environments that support successful learning are key topics for an upcoming conference sponsored by the School of Education at UW–Madison.
Researcher receives Vietnam’s highest health honor
In 1978, representatives from the government of Vietnam approached Judith Ladinsky, a professor of population health sciences and international health with UW Medical School, about designing a rural health program for their country.
Executive MBA scholarship offered to non-profit worker
The School of Business at UW–Madison is offering a two-year scholarship for its Executive MBA Program to a qualified applicant who works for a state not-for-profit organization.
Innovative engineering students to compete
UW-Madison undergraduate student inventors will bring medical devices, bicycles, a ballista, a tattoo machine, time-sensitive paper, computer furniture and more bright ideas to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus for this year's Innovation Days competition.
Black History Month events scheduled at UW–Madison
A number of events that celebrate Black History Month are scheduled on the UW–Madison campus during February. Most events are free and open to the public.
Expert in search for extraterrestrial intelligence to speak
The "founding father" of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Frank Drake, will give a free public lecture at UW–Madison at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19 in 1315 Chemistry Building, 1101 University Ave.
Books wanted for library sale
The Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries is seeking donations of books, CDs and LP records for their sale Wednesday through Saturday, March 3-6.
Wilding named Cancer Center director
George Wilding has been named director of the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center (UWCCC). Wilding's appointment, which comes after a national search and is effective immediately, was announced by Philip Farrell, dean of the UW Medical School.