Nelson Institute director to lead environmental history society
The American Society for Environmental History (ASEH) has chosen University of Wisconsin-Madison historian of science Gregg Mitman as its next president.
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Poor dads: A “perfect storm” of adverse events works against young families
In the beginning of the 21st century economy, almost half of all children are being raised by at least one parent with a low educational background and a poor expected economic future.
Changes coming to UW-Madison libraries
The UW–Madison Libraries, like other departments on the UW campus, are planning for additional efficiencies in library services, resources, and operations in the face of fiscal pressures. To respond to the situation, the libraries are re-aligning priorities, reorganizing staff and services, merging print collections, consolidating duplicate service points and assessing user needs, according to director …
High cost a key factor in deciding to forgo health care
The high cost of health care prevents parents from taking their children to the doctor or buying prescription medication, regardless of how much money they make or whether they have health insurance, according to a study presented Sunday at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver.
Karen Holden advises Sesame Street financial education initiative
Karen Holden, UW-Madison Center for Financial Security affiliate and professor emerita of consumer science in the School of Human Ecology, served as an adviser on the recently launched Sesame Street financial education initiative “For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving.”
Experts available to media on Osama Bin Laden’s death, aftermath
The death of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, is an historic moment in the U.S. war on terror launched a decade ago. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a number of experts who can discuss Bin Laden’s death, the U.S. war on terror around the globe and how the …
Undergraduate biology research symposium at Union South
More than 340 undergraduate biology students will present their research at the Introductory Biology Research Symposium on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. in Varsity Hall in the new Union South.
Lubar Institute develops interfaith performance program for teens
“What is a courageous act?”
UHS to mark 100th birthday with wellness fair, pet therapy, ice cream flavor
In celebration of 100 years serving the campus as the student health center, University Health Services (UHS) is planning two days of events designed to help students become less stressed and more energized as they prepare for final exams.
Avastin works well against age-related macular degeneration
Eight faculty members appointed to WARF named professorships
Eight members of the faculty were appointed to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named professorships in 2011. The appointments, which include $75,000 in research support from WARF over five years, are: Jean-Paul Chavas, T.W. Schultz Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics, examines the role of biotechnology and changing patterns of specialization in the efficiency and stability …
MIU tackles campus advising issues
Academic advising is a vital part of undergraduate education. Advisors help students find the resources and tools to explore, define and accomplish academic and career goals. The process can be complex and challenging, and it consistently rates as an area in which students have concerns and questions.
Runner tracking app wins inaugural Qualcomm Wireless prize
A smartphone application that will allow running race observers to keep track of particular runners in real time has won $10,000 and top prize at the inaugural University of Wisconsin-Madison Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize.
Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend
Although the Mifflin Street Block Party is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30, remember that there are a variety of other events that will take place around campus, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam.
Recent sightings: All-Campus Board Summit
Hundreds of volunteers who serve as board members for UW–Madison schools, colleges, and departments gathered at the Kohl Center on April 28 to attend the first-ever All-Campus Board Summit. The event provided a setting for thanking the board members and for hearing from campus leaders about matters of critical importance to the university. Speakers included …
UW-Madison biology program marks 50 years with special conference
The Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB) graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has too much science to fit into a single department.
Scientists detect early warning signal for ecosystem collapse
Researchers eavesdropping on complex signals emanating from a remote Wisconsin lake have detected what they say is an unmistakable warning – a death knell – of the impending collapse of the lake’s aquatic ecosystem.
UW-Madison students face off in expanding business plan competition
From high-tech anti-theft systems and eco-friendly gardening products to smartphone applications and biotechnology devices, students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are pursuing solutions to everyday problems as part of the annual G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition at the Wisconsin School of Business.
Teachers’ role in health care reform headlines Healthy Classrooms Symposium
Street closings planned for Crazylegs
Several campus-area streets will be closed to traffic this Saturday, April 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. for the 30th annual Crazylegs Classic.