‘On Writing Well’ author Zinsser to visit campus Nov. 9-10
Nationally recognized writing expert William Zinsser will visit campus Nov. 9-10 in a series of presentations for faculty and students in areas as diverse as English and engineering. Read More
Acclaimed illustrator Heo to speak
Culturally conscious illustrator Yumi Heo will talk about her work at a lecture Wednesday, Nov. 10, at UW–Madison. Read More
Report urges bigger university role in Greek system
The university should take a more active role with fraternities and sororities to improve the campus Greek system, a new report says. Read More
The sweet smell of success – and sweat
As Bucky Badger, Kevin Peterburs is one of the most popular figures on campus. Read More
Calendar briefs
Wisconsin Singers schedule show The Wisconsin Singers will present “A Night to Remember” at the Memorial Union Theater Friday and Saturday,… Read More
Capitol Capsules
Gov. Tommy Thompson signs the state budget in a ceremony Oct. 27 that was attended by Chancellor David Ward, left, and… Read More
A climate scientist applies computer models to his life
At the university, Jonathan Foley makes computer models to study what might happen if the human economy continues to emit greenhouse gases. Like hundreds of other climate scientists, he is deeply worried about global warming. Unlike most scientists, he carries that worry into his personal life. Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Lynette M. Korenic was appointed director of the Kohler Art Library, located in the Elvehjem Museum, Sept. 1. She replaces… Read More
Newsmakers
(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the… Read More
News in Brief
LEADERSHIP New university calendar captures memorable campus images This photo of ducks in the the UW–Madison Arboretum is among14 full-color… Read More
Fruits of inspiration: Recent WARF patents
During the past 75 years, WARF has built a reputation on some high-powered patents. Here's a sampling of a promising new generation of patents, in various stages of development by WARF. Read More
Recent sightings
Up a tree Spencer Cronk, a university sophomore, goes out on a limb near one of the lakeshore residence halls on a… Read More
University to review sweatshop monitoring proposals
A student-drafted proposal to end sweatshops is a "viable option" for the university to consider, Chancellor David Ward says. Read More
Elvehjem retrospective samples Wilde’s world
A master of oil painting and silverpoint drawing, retired UW–Madison artist John Wilde is one of Wisconsin's most respected artists. Now the first full-scale retrospective of Wilde's work, "Wildeworld: The Art of John Wilde," has been organized by the Elvehjem Museum of Art and debuts this month. Read More
Checking tree stands improves hunter safety
As hunters head for the woods this fall, UW Hospital officials remind them: Tree stands can be a valuable tool for deer hunters, but they have the potential to cause a serious accident. Read More
Infant care program to celebrate opening
The Office of Campus Child Care will celebrate the opening of a new infant care program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 9. Read More