University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Capitol Capsules

Capitol Capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW-Madison employees. Finance Committee to take up budget reduction bill The Joint Finance Committee is considering Gov. Doyle’s proposal to reduce state spending in the 2002-03 fiscal year, which ends June 30, by $81 million. The proposal would also provide $64 million …

Sightings

A natural beauty? Robert O’Brien, a professor of surgical science in the School of Veterinary Medicine, uses ultrasound to test cow udders for disease at Charmany Instructional Facilities. However, an unexpected application of the technique is to detect artificially enhanced udders in the competitive world of bovine judging at dairy exhibitions. Rockin’ Roundball A mesmerized …

Flow-detection system wins in invention competition

A computer-based imaging system that enables researchers to evaluate conditions that occur when a vapor and a liquid flow together through a pipeline took top honors and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual innovation competition held on campus. Chemical engineering senior Katie Plzak developed the system.

Union hosts rising classical stars

Two of Europe’s hottest classical music stars make their Wisconsin debut next month in Madison. Flutist Emmanuel Pahud performs with pianist Helene Grimaud a program of Mozart, Schumann, Poulenc and Franck on Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., at Wisconsin Union Theater.

Student inventors to compete in Innovation Day

UW-Madison student inventions related to submarines, flying cameras, mountain bikes, golf, camping, rock climbing, music, health and more will compete for more than $24,000 in prizes in the 2003 Schoofs Prize for Creativity and Tong Prototype Prize competitions. The contests will be held on Innovation Day, Monday, Feb. 10.

Get off your ice at Hoofers Winter Carnival

This year, the thin ice on the lake might put the kibosh on some of the activities scheduled for the Wisconsin Hoofers Winter Carnival, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, but so far, we know broomball and ice climbing are a go, as well as all the indoor activities, including music performances and hockey matches.

UW-Madison launches new study abroad program

Beginning during Winter Break of the 2003-2004 academic year, International Seminars, a new program from the Office of International Studies and Programs, will allow undergraduates to take a three to four-week, faculty-led trip overseas in one of eight countries. Each three-credit seminar of up to 25 students will have a specific academic focus.