Campus program works on efficiency
Developing more efficient ways for the campus to conduct business — built from the ground up with employee involvement — is the aim of a new cross-campus program.
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Campus financial changes planned
A series of business process changes are set to take effect on July 1, with additional changes planned for coming months, and campus financial offices can plan for the adjustment. The goal of the changes is to eliminate UW–Madison’s legacy Accounting Control system, built in the 1970s, and replace it with processes running in the UW System’s Shared Financial System (SFS)
Four UW–Madison faculty honored with Hilldale Awards
Four faculty members have received the 2007 Hilldale Awards, which annually recognize excellence in teaching, research and service.
Photographer finds prairie fires ‘fertile flames’
Who hasn’t sat mesmerized for hours in front of a roaring fire? There’s definitely something hypnotic about it, a fact not lost on Wisconsin photographer Jill Metcoff.
Scaling up stem cells: Project aims to churn out cells in quantity, quality
For scientists, one of the charms of human embryonic stem cells is their ability to divide and replicate — as far as we know — forever in the culture dish. That defining trait, the ability to constantly make new cells, suggests it might be possible to generate a limitless supply for therapy, research and industrial applications such as high-throughput drug screens.
Students enhance undergraduate experience with research
On Thursday, April 12, from 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 200 undergraduate researchers from disciplines across campus will present their “ideas that matter” to the community at the ninth annual Undergraduate Symposium.
Stem cell therapy shows promise for rescuing deteriorating vision
For the millions of Americans whose vision is slowly ebbing due to degenerative diseases of the eye, the lowly neural progenitor cell may be riding to the rescue.
Pair of undergraduates receive Truman Scholarships
University of Wisconsin-Madison juniors Adam Schmidt and Max Bruner are among 65 students from 56 colleges and universities nationwide who have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholars. They were chosen from among 585 candidates nominated by 280 public and private institutions.
Have fun, stay safe over March 31-April 9 Spring Break
Whether you plan to travel to a beach destination, stay in town, or head for home, university officials are encouraging members of the campus community to exercise common sense and keep safety in mind. Keep the following information in mind.
Scott Turow to give free lecture
Lawyer and best-selling author Scott Turow will give a free lecture, “Reflections of a Man with Two Heads,” at 5 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room 1100 of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave.
Unique models help teach nanoscience to the blind
At the root of scientific study are observations made with the eyes; yet in nanoscience, our eyes fail us. The smallest object we can see still looms thousands of times larger than a typical nano-sized structure. Even the most powerful microscopes can’t peer into the nanoscale directly.
Campus leader on climate, diversity issues to retire
Bernice Durand, a professor of physics and a campus leader in the areas of climate and diversity, has announced her retirement from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective at the end of June.
Journalism professor traces birth, growing pains of network TV
What television viewers saw in the 1950s seemed benign enough: Lucy Ricardo planning hijinks with pal Ethel Mertz, a freckled Howdy Doody and the vaudeville antics of Uncle Miltie. What they didn’t see — and what journalism professor James Baughman chronicles in his new book, “Same Time, Same Station” — is the tug of war that network executives waged in the early days of television for the soul of mass culture.
Employee Matters
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In quest for less risky drugs, scientists listen to neurons
Since the 1950s, doctors have been ordering medications such as Ritalin to ease symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and prescriptions now number in the millions. Still, though highly effective, so-called “psychostimulant” drugs are not without risks, leaving many seeking safer alternatives, especially for children.
Faculty, staff urged to vote absentee if necessary
Faculty and staff can cast absentee ballots in the Tuesday, April 3, general election. Elections will select a state Supreme Court justice, Madison mayor, campus-area alders and school board members. There are numerous ways to request an absentee ballot and cast your vote. To learn more about all options, including additional information on registration, absentee …
Strategic plan lives on during self-study timeline
As the campus begins to undertake a multifaceted reaccreditation process culminating in 2009, strategic priorities will continue to guide decision-making, administrators say.
Preparing for better weather forecasts
UW–Madison scientist Allen Huang is at the forefront of preparations for new satellite instruments and the predicted data deluge.
Brothers showcase Indian classical music
From child prodigies to consummate adult musicians, Shri Ganesh and Shri Kumaresh promise an evening of absolute musical excitement when they visit campus to perform on Sunday, April 1.
Targeting tumors the natural way
By mimicking Nature’s way of distinguishing one type of cell from another, University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists now report they can more effectively seek out and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.