Promising research makes its way into the world
WARF assists projects by filing for patents.
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Students initiate surprise award for professor
Some 20 graduate students surprised industrial engineering professor Michael J. Smith Dec. 6 with a presentation of an award for “Excellence in Holistic Education,” an award established entirely by students, some of whom he’s advised.
Dance class to interpret feelings
The study of dance/movement therapy, which uses nonverbal communication, creativity and movement to explore relationships and feelings, will be available next semester.
Employee Matters
Dependent Status Changes
For Wisconsin Union: It’s a master plan
When the Wisconsin Union celebrates its 75th anniversary next year, the campus community and visitors will get a glimpse into the organization’s future, as well as its past.
Lord of the vat
For years, Walt Brandli enjoyed a simple lunch-time ritual — a sandwich made with Old Amsterdam Gouda cheese. Out of the hundreds of varieties he’s experienced through a lifetime in Wisconsin, it was his long-standing favorite. These days, Brandli, UW-Madison’s most talented and experienced cheesemaker, only rarely gets the chance to taste Gouda, which also happens to be one of his most accomplished products.
Who Knew?
Send your questions and ideas Who Knew? is intended to inform and entertain by publishing answers to questions of campus interest posed by faculty and staff. E-mail questions to wisweek@news.wisc.edu or send to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall. Has the campus wireless network expanded? It might seem sometimes, in the age of e-mail on cell …
AP’s Wolman to address mid-year graduates
Jonathan Wolman, senior vice president of The Associated Press, will return to his native Madison to address graduates at his alma mater’s mid-year commencement on Sunday, Dec. 22. Ceremonies will be held at the Kohl Center at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m.
Events Bulletin
Online Marathon Training The Wisconsin Alumni Association and Ron Carda, kinesiology, are offering marathon training during spring semester. Learn and train online alongside current students and alumni from around the country. Online course runs Jan. 22 through May 14, with a new lecture posted each Wednesday. Cost is $75-$90. The course will guide trainees through …
Recent Sightings
Sifting sunlight A sliver of sunlight, from low in the winter sky, shines through the Bascom Hall portico and strikes the plaque that preserves the university’s honored “sifting and winnow” statement on academic freedom, first made by the Board of Regents in September 1894. The bronze plaque, a commencement gift to the university from the …
Calendar Highlights
Union galleries offer three shows The Wisconsin Union galleries in the Memorial Union are presenting three shows: In “Sometimes I Paint,” Keith Huie describes the motivation behind his acrylic paintings: “Sometimes I’m mad. Sometimes I’m not. I take a nap almost every day. I like to write. I like to draw too… Sometimes I paint. …
Announcements
Subjects Sought for Study John Marshall, professor of psychiatry, is recruiting subjects for a medication study. Participants must be experiencing recurrent depression symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, lack of motivation and changes in appetite. Information: 263-6171, http://www.psychiatry.wisc.edu/research/clinicaltrials.htm. Children Wanted for Voice Study The Department of Surgery is looking for participants for a study to develop …
Experienced law students give first-years the scoop
UW-Madison’s Student Bar Association has created two programs aimed at improving the learning environment for first-year students and making the Law School experience more collegial for all students.
Nelson to champion innovative ways to teach biology
For 32 years, Dave Nelson, a professor of biochemistry, has struggled to balance the roles of researcher and teacher in one of the country’s preeminent life science departments. Now, Nelson, who himself has won several prestigious teaching awards, will have the opportunity — and the time — to help biologists of all stripes become better, more inventive teachers.
New course explores the human-animal connection
In an attempt to clear away some of the polemic and misinformation that clouds our modern perspective of human-animal symbiosis, a new course explores the many issues and realities of how people work with, befriend and utilize animals.
Undergrads share hands-on research
More than 70 UW-Madison students, mostly sophomores and juniors, will share findings from their mentored research projects this Thursday during a public poster session at Union South.
Napping event to help students relax
During finals, many students stop sleeping and eating properly, adding to their already heightened stress levels. That’s why students should stop by the University Health Services’ Stress-Free Zone to nap, drink water, eat fruit, get a massage, listen to music, color and just basically relax.
Brandt wins Grawemeyer, MLA awards
UW-Madison English Professor Deborah Brandt has won two major awards for a 2001 book she authored studying life, learning and literacy in Central Wisconsin.
All-university string orchestras give premieres
Students learning advanced music composition, two orchestras of non-music majors, and a food pantry would seem to have little reason to cross paths. But a stroke of inspiration at the School of Music enabled all three to benefit from a unique venture that started last spring and culminates Saturday night (Dec. 7).
Badger fans will remember the Alamo Bowl
On Thursday, December 26, alumni and fans will depart from Madison to cheer on the football Badgers at their first-ever appearance at the Alamo Bowl.