Study: Nutrient pollution drives frog deformities
High levels of nutrients used in farming and ranching activities fuel parasite infections that have caused highly publicized frog deformities in ponds and lakes across North America, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder. Read More
Big Badger Auction offers one-of-a-kind finds
How could you get a "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey star to come to your home? Or have Babcock Hall ice cream delivered to your door? What about a private lunch with UW Football Coach Bret Bielema? Read More
WAA seeks nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is calling for nominations for its top honors, the Distinguished Alumni Award and Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Read More
Hormone-driven effects on eating, stress mediated by same brain region
A hormone system linked to reducing food consumption appears to do so by increasing stress-related behaviors, according to a new study. Read More
Update on UW emergency situation and campus operations
University of Wisconsin–Madison Police have information to believe that Jesse A. Miller, the person of interest in the emergency situation today at UW Hospital and Clinics, is a danger to himself, but not to members of the UW–Madison campus community. Read More
Institutes will provide space for science, arts, community
Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to give input on the design of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery during upcoming town hall meetings, planned for Oct. 1, 8 and 10. Read More
New book looks at public perception and media treatment of GMOs
Although the vast majority of Americans are blithely unaware, the United States and its system of food production is irreversibly hitched to modern biotechnology. In short, most people unwittingly and regularly consume food that was produced through genetic engineering. Read More
Scientific American columnist to be writer in residence
Steve Mirsky, whose talent blending science and humor has been a staple of Scientific American since 1995 as reflected in the magazine's Anti Gravity column, has been named a University of Wisconsin–Madison Science Writer in Residence for fall 2007. Read More
Hot subjects—Integrated Liberal Studies 275: ‘The Art of War’
This series profiles four new courses that have piqued the interest of undergraduates. Read More
Study reveals possible genetic risk for fetal alcohol disorders
New research in primates suggests that infants and children who carry a certain gene variant may be more vulnerable to the ill effects of fetal alcohol exposure. Read More
Recent sightings: Halliburton protest
Approximately 100 protesters fill the main floor of the Engineering Centers Building to protest against Halliburton’s recruiting efforts during an engineering… Read More
Be a part of the audience for next ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ tapings
A limited number of audience spots are now available for the next six live tapings of “Wisconsin Reflections,” a television show produced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the Big Ten Network. Read More
Stop, look, listen — and make your own art — at 2007 Arts Night Out!
University of Wisconsin–Madison's Arts Night Out! 2007 has something certain to inspire and enchant everyone. Read More
SWAP expands hours, deepens discounts in advance of move
Discounts and expanded hours are in store for bargain-hunters at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's SWAP (Surplus With a Purpose) shop. Read More
UW-Madison continues anti-sweatshop campaign
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee is beginning another academic year advocating against sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing. Read More
$7.2 million grant to aid search for ALS stem cell therapy
With the help of a $7.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers will explore the potential of stem cells and natural growth factors to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll Services and Benefits Services. Read More
UW–Madison enhances crisis communications
This is the first in an occasional series of stories about how the UW–Madison community is reacting to the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Read More
Grant supports changes to clinical, translational research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded UW–Madison’s new Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) one of the largest grants in the history of the School of Medicine and Public Health. Read More