Grant to improve access to national digital library
The Internet Scout Project, a 10-year-old UW research unit, has received a $2.6 million grant to improve access to the National Science Foundation’s National Science Digital Library (NSDL). Read More
Conference examines power of storytelling
From Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 11-13, scholars will explore the power of narrative in preserving the past, reflecting the present and anticipating the future. Read More
WAA plans tour packages for Badger fans
Though an official bowl invitation won’t be made until after regular season play is completed, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is already planning the official UW athletic tour package that will be available as soon as a bowl bid is announced. Read More
Medical School announces findings in diabetes therapy
Forty-two years ago, Dan Quigley injected his first insulin shot to treat his Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, a routine repeated three times a day, every day until recently. On Oct. 29, the 55-year-old Door County man stood with Medical School physicians Luis Fernandez and Jon Odorico to announce that he is finally insulin-free after receiving the first islet cell transplant performed in the state. Quigley had the transplant in 2002. Read More
Arlington Dairy Day to showcase new UW research
The eighth annual Arlington Dairy Day will be held at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station Dec. 8 to provide an opportunity for dairy farmers and others interested in dairy to learn how University of Wisconsin-Madiosn research can help them increase profitability and improve cow health. Read More
New web site helps graduates seeking work
UW graduates now have access to a new Web site to find jobs. A free service from the Wisconsin Alumni Association called Badger Access is available. Read More
International conference’s focus is violence against women
An international conference on women, violence and policy on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6 will match policy-makers and research on the prevention of violence against women with their European counterparts in the hope of gaining insights on how to form and implement effective policy on these issues. Read More
Intramural sports welcomes Texas hold ‘em star
Nine students will square off against poker superstar Phil Hellmuth Jr. to crown the Intramural Sports Texas Hold ‘em “Champion of Champions.†Read More
Alumna returns to campus with dance company
Dance program alumna Nora Stephens returns to campus with her New York City dance company, noranewdanceco, in early November to present a free concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. Read More
Wisconsin Singers sound of music includes all-time favorites
No doubt Elvis would be delighted: UW–Madison's Wisconsin Singers will give his tunes fitting tribute on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6, as part of the Singers' new show, "The Beat Goes On." Read More
New takes on traditional music showcased in campus concert
Fusing contemporary and traditional Latin American music, Sotavento will perform on campus Saturday, Nov. 6. Read More
Renowned critic-of-criticism to host symposium
Some days, everyone's a critic. But if they are, what sort of influence do they wield? Read More
A cappella groups to perform on Overture stage
If the Overture Center had rafters, they surely would be raised when UW–Madison's three student a cappella groups — the MadHatters (men), Tangled Up in Blue (women) and Redefined (coed) — meet there in performance at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Read More
Recent sightings
Stuck without a sketchpad Graffiti, artwork and doodles cover the interior of an elevator in the Mosse Humanities Building. The… Read More
Spring Timetable now available
The Spring Timetable on the Web is ready for viewing. Read More
Professor plans book discussion
Shiela Reaves, associate professor of life sciences communication, will present a talk, "Wisconsin: Land of Change," based on her book of the same title, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at Room of One's Own Feminist Bookstore, 307 W. Johnson St. Read More
Father’s advice proved dependable to professor
Boyhood on a dairy farm in Freeport, Ill., was an ideal beginning for Fred Buttel and his career as a rural sociologist. He came to UW–Madison because, quite simply, it was "where my dad told me to go." Read More
New editor for Wisconsin Week
Ellen Yazbec has been hired as editor of Wisconsin Week, which is published by University Communications and serves as the university's newspaper of record. Read More
Health Services announces new violence prevention specialist
Carmen Hotvedt, a former educator with the Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program at the University of Toledo, is the new violence prevention specialist at University Health Services. Read More