Promising research makes its way into the world
WARF assists projects by filing for patents. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Employee Matters
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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
Recent Sightings
Sifting sunlight A sliver of sunlight, from low in the winter sky, shines through the Bascom Hall portico and strikes… Read More
Calendar Highlights
Union galleries offer three shows The Wisconsin Union galleries in the Memorial Union are presenting three shows: In “Sometimes I Paint,”… Read More
Announcements
Subjects Sought for Study John Marshall, professor of psychiatry, is recruiting subjects for a medication study. Participants must be experiencing recurrent depression symptoms,… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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). Read More
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. Read More