University names interim director for Nelson Institute
Gregg Mitman, a science historian at UW–Madison, has been named interim director of the university’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Read More
Canadian science radio producer named Science Writer in Residence
Jim Handman, executive producer of the highly acclaimed Canadian Broadcasting Corp. science radio show “Quirks & Quarks,” will spend the week of Oct. 6–10 on campus as the fall Science Writer in Residence. Read More
Wisconsin Union prepares to open three new food units
The Wisconsin Union has opened Capital Cafe in Grainger Hall and Highland Grounds in the Waisman Center, while a licensed Peet’s Coffee and Tea will open in Memorial Union later this semester. Read More
Faculty, staff invited to symposium
Faculty, teaching assistants and staff are invited to a special symposium exploring “Alcohol and Our Learning Environment” from 8:15 a.m.–1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Read More
Family medicine increases visibility through YouTube channel
The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) has further broadened its online presence by launching an expanded channel, http://www.youtube.com/WIFamilyMedicine. Read More
Conference targets solutions for lakes
People who care about Dane County’s tainted lakes will consider the options in a daylong conference on Friday, Oct. 10, at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Read More
Milestones
Lisa Aarli has been named director of staff and programs for the Associated Students of Madison. Hans Adler, Department of German, has received the Halls-Bascom… Read More
Regatta launches ‘Mami Wata’ exhibition
An afternoon of wind-powered water fun on Lake Mendota will celebrate the upcoming exhibition “Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas.” Read More
Cinematheque series explores American politics
It seems as if the presidential campaigning has been going on forever. With primaries, caucuses, dueling ad campaigns and the spectacle of conventions designed to energize the faithful, even the most dutiful voting citizen can grow weary. Mercifully, Cinematheque will rescue us with films that explore American politics and give some healthy perspective to the chatter. Read More
Guarneri String Quartet to perform in memory of fine arts pioneer
The famed Guarneri String Quartet, on its final tour, will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
Madison, Milwaukee UW collaboration offers variety, model for future
A new doctoral initiative that explores buildings, landscapes and cultures may make the distance between Madison and Milwaukee just a little bit smaller, at least figuratively speaking. Read More
WiscCal allows for import of campus events
UW–Madison events are now available for import into your WiscCal calendar. Read More
Q&A: A broad vision for cross-college biology education
As one who balances scientific interests in microbes and climate change with a passion for human development, associate soil science professor Teri Balser knows a thing or two about bridging diverse disciplines and perspectives. Who better, then, to lead the Institute for Cross-College Biology Education? Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll Services and Benefits Services. Read More
UW-Madison alumna to appear on ‘Survivor: Gabon’
Among the 18 competitors on the new "Survivor: Gabon" will be 26-year-old University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna Jacquie Berg, a native of Woodbury, Minn. Read More
Revenge of the nerds: GEEK.KON back for second year
GEEK.KON, a convention designed for video game aficionados, sci-fi devotees and "Dance Dance Revolution" mavens, will be held this weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the second straight year. Read More
Former state Supreme Court justice to teach at UW Law School
Louis Butler Jr., a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and the first African American to sit on the state's highest court, will teach at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School. Read More
Recent sightings: Green acres
Above and below, volunteers from the F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture harvest green beans and weed their 30,000-square-foot garden plot, UW–Madison’s… Read More