Faculty Dance Affords Early Glimpse of Lathrop’s Remodeling
Audiences will get their first look at the first leg of the Lathrop Hall remodeling project at the UW-Madison Dance Program’s faculty concert Feb. 26-28.
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Conference Explores Transnationalism and Cultural Exchange Feb. 6-7
The Border Studies Research Circle, recently formed at UW-Madison to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, will host two campus conferences, one Feb. 6-7 on “Transnationalism, Travel and Desire” and another March 20-21 on “Transnationalism, Creolization and the Cultural Politics of Encounter.” Both conferences will pair two outside speakers with a panel of UW-Madison faculty presenters. On the …
Veterinary Work Isn’t Just for the Dogs These Days
Dogs and cats still dominate the patient list at UW-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine, but they’re sharing more space with a new breed of companion critters, from ailing ferrets to sick lizards.
Study finds middle class shouldering more state tax burden
A UW-Madison study confirms it – over the past two decades, these families have faced the highest tax burdens in the state as Wisconsin’s tax system has become less progressive.
Ten Finalists Selected for Interdepartmental Strategic Hiring
University officials are praising the initial response to the interdepartmental strategic hiring plan.
RAs May See Tuition Waivers as Soon as Fall
UW-Madison’s research assistants could have their in-state tuition waived beginning this fall under a plan being developed for Chancellor David Ward.
Trouble-Shooting Can Be a Chore With Some Exotic Pets
Although Elmo wasn’t in the mood for eating, he cooperatively gnawed on a plastic pipe while veterinarians searched for the cause of his malady. Elmo, a toothy, 3-foot-long American alligator, has lost his appetite. Owner Jay Benson of Madison recently brought Elmo to the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Teaching Hospital after the normally hungry carnivore …
Increase in Flu Cases Seen on Campus
The nation and Wisconsin are battling with an increase in cases of influenza, and UW-Madison isn’t immune. Despite administering flu shots to more than 4,800 students during the fall, University Health Services has recently confirmed several cases of influenza among students. That’s likely just the beginning, and UHS is advising students who contract the flu …
Grant Aims To Curb Tobacco Use Among Managed-Care Patients
A new $6.7-million program based at the UW Medical School supports studies of policies and practices that reduce tobacco use by members of managed-care organizations such as HMOs, PPOs and point-of-service plans.
La Follette Series Explores Land Use Policy
The Robert M. La Follette Institute of Public Affairs is sponsoring a series of sessions on land use planning — issues that challenge policy makers at all levels of government.
UW Researcher Earns Award To Study Pediatric AIDS
A famous 1969 UW-Madison graduate who died from HIV infection acquired through a tainted blood transfusion is touching the life and work of a campus AIDS researcher four years after her death.
Stumptailed Monkeys May Find Home In Thailand
UW-Madison and Thailand officials continue to work together to create a new home for the UW-Madison stumptailed monkey colony housed at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Shuttle From Camp Randall, Special Lots Are Best Parking Bets
In order to reduce traffic and parking problems as you head to tonight’s UW women’s basketball game at the Kohl Center, consider taking the Madison Metro Bucky Bus from Camp Randall.
Out-of-this-World Experience for Middle School Students
With the successful launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Thursday evening (Jan. 22) for its docking and transfer mission, it carries into space a camera that takes pictures of unique geographical areas on Earth. On Earth, 7th and 8th graders will activate the camera and focus on these special areas to learn more about them. …
UW Doctors Take STD Prevention to Prisons
A team of Wisconsin researchers is one of only four in the nation selected to work on a major national initiative on prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in young male inmates being released back into the community.
Turf Management Takes Professor Around the World of Sports
The phone rang shortly after John Stier arrived at his campus office at 8 a.m. The Green Bay Packers were calling. They needed his help.
Luncheon for Latino Academic Staff Feb. 13
The Latino Academic Staff Association will hold a special luncheon Friday, Feb. 13 for anyone interested in joining the organization.
UW Corn Authority Nelson Cited by Genetics Society
Oliver E. Nelson, an internationally recognized authority on the genetics of corn, is the recipient of the 1997 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal from the Genetics Society of America for his lifetime contribution to genetics.
Sunstad Resigns as Director of University Housing
Norm Sunstad has resigned as director of University Housing effective this month and will soon strap on a new job – and a pair of skis – in Gunnison, Colo.
UW-Owned Zoo Monkeys Headed To Tulane Primate Center
UW-Madison Primate Center officials announced Friday that the Tulane Regional Primate Research Center in Covington, La., will be providing a new home for 100 UW-owned rhesus monkeys at the Henry Vilas Zoo.