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Academic staff institute offers professional development tools

February 6, 2011

UW System Board of Regents President Charles Pruitt will give his bird’s eye view of public higher education in Wisconsin during this year’s Academic Staff… Read More

More HRS training to come for staff

February 6, 2011

When the UW System launches the new Human Resource System this spring, a multiyear training effort will have all users — from the administrative “super users” to employees whose duties aren’t related to human resources or payroll — fully prepared to be successful in using it. Read More

Research shows how enzyme relevant to cancer forms and works

February 4, 2011

Wisconsin cheese could get boost from ‘driftless’ label

February 4, 2011

The culture, geography and biology of a place give unique flavors to local food products, a concept that could help a group of small Wisconsin cheesemakers in its search to carve out a niche in the crowded marketplace for cheese. Read More

UW-Madison partners launch Greater Madison Writing Project for Teachers

February 4, 2011

The National Writing Project - an initiative based on the idea of teachers teaching teachers to improve their writing instruction - is returning to Madison, kicking off in July with a four-week Summer Institute to prepare approximately 15 teacher-leaders, who, in turn, can assist other teachers. Read More

New induced stem cells may unmask cancer at earliest stage

February 4, 2011

By coaxing healthy and diseased human bone marrow to become embryonic-like stem cells, a team of Wisconsin scientists has laid the groundwork for observing the onset of the blood cancer leukemia in the laboratory dish. Read More

Fred Foster, CEO of Electronic Theatre Controls, visits campus; seats available for TV taping

February 3, 2011

Arts entrepreneur, technical innovator and proud Badger Fred Foster, founder and CEO of Middleton’s Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC), will join an audience of… Read More

UW-Madison ranks eighth in Peace Corps volunteers

February 3, 2011

For the 11th year in a row, UW–Madison has placed in the top tier of the Peace Corps' nationwide list of large schools producing Peace Corps volunteers. Read More

Founder’s Day on Friday marks UW–Madison’s birthday

February 3, 2011

Campus, community events highlight Black History Month

February 3, 2011

Black History Month is celebrated annually in February across the United States to honor and remember important people and events around the world. The following… Read More

Writer’s Choice: Chazen exhibit illuminates ‘Hidden Treasures’

February 3, 2011

Vincent Raymond de Lodève (1535–57), Initial ‘O’ with St. Clement I Pope and Martyr from Sistine Chapel Antiphonary, 1539. Courtesy: Chazen Museum of… Read More

Coming up on the Big Ten Network

February 3, 2011

UW-Madison has regularly scheduled program time slots on the Big Ten Network. Look for our academic programming at noon on Tuesdays and at 3 a.m. Read More

Eight faculty receive WARF professorships

February 3, 2011

Eight members of the faculty were appointed to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named professorships in 2010. The appointments, which include $75,000 in research support from… Read More

Generation Dancing explores physical side of culture

February 3, 2011

A dance concert on Feb. 3–5 will explore the physical manifestations of culture and how experiences inform the physical self. Read More

Applications accepted for graduate fellowships

February 3, 2011

Applications are now being accepted for two graduate fellowships offered by Global Studies for summer 2011: Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grants to doctoral students interested… Read More

Website keeps campus updated on state budget

February 3, 2011

A revamped website will keep the university community updated on the 2011–13 state budget process and what it means to UW–Madison. The site, UW–Madison… Read More

Book Smart

February 3, 2011

Evolving Nationalism: Homeland, Religion and Identity in Israel (Cornell University Press, 2010) Nadav Shelef, Harvey M. Meyerhoff Assistant Professor of Israel Studies… Read More

TIP/Super Bowl experts

February 3, 2011

Feb. 3, 2011 TO: Editors, news directors FROM: Stacy Forster, 608-262-0930; Jenny Price, 608-262-8296 RE: TIP/SUPER BOWL EXPERTS The Green Bay Packers and… Read More

UW-Madison classes, events return to normal on Thursday

February 2, 2011

Classes, events and normal campus services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will resume on Thursday, Feb. 3 in the wake of this week's major snowstorm. Read More

Slide show: Snowball Fight!

February 2, 2011