Extinction in ocean’s mud presages key ecological changes
The loss of seemingly inconsequential animal species in the marine benthos - the top 6 inches or so of mud and sediment on the floors of the world's oceans - is giving scientists a new look ahead at the consequences of the steady decline of the world's biological diversity. Read More
In a tiny squid, bacterial toxin governs organ development
In a tiny Pacific Ocean squid, a toxic molecule that causes whooping cough and gonorrhea in humans has been found to be a critical catalyst for organ development. Read More
GIS Day Expo to be held Nov. 17
On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Department of Geography will host the second annual Geographic Information Systems Day Expo. Read More
Keck zooms in on the weird weather of Uranus
Capitalizing on the incomparable optical capabilities of the Keck Telescope, scientists have gained an unprecedented look at the atmosphere of Uranus, providing new insight into some of the most enigmatic weather in the solar system. Read More
Older star cluster found lurking near stellar nursery
Probing the plane of the Milky Way with a powerful orbiting telescope, scientists have found an elderly cluster of stars lurking surprisingly close to the plane of our galaxy, where such old star clusters are extremely rare. Read More
Hewson balances job, aerial dance
Kate Hewson, an aerial dancer, has just been hired as the interdisciplinary artist-in-residence coordinator for the Arts Institute, and this semester is shepherding art critic/curator Michael Brenson through the logistical rigors of his residency here this fall. Read More
Master woodcut artist honored at Elvehjem
An elective course in drawing turned the tide for then-UW pharmacy major Ray Gloeckler in 1946. Within a year he had changed his major to art education. More than 200 prints later, Gloeckler has become one of the world's seminal figures in woodcut engraving. Read More
Bones may reveal new eating behavior for T. rex
Dusting off scraps of hadrosaur bones from a museum collection, a UW undergraduate has found evidence for a previously unrecognized feeding behavior for Tyrannosaurus rex. Read More
Presentation to raise awareness of eating disorders
The parents of a California college student who unsuccessfully battled bulimia will visit campus to share their inside perspective on the disease. Tom and Doris Smeltzer will present "Andrea's Voice: Eating Disorders From a Daughter's Insights and a Parent's Perspective" at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, in Room 1306 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave. Read More
WAA honors Molly Carnes with Cabinet 99 recognition award
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has honored Molly Carnes, professor of women's health research and medicine at the UW–Madison, with its biennial $10,000 Cabinet 99 Recognition Award. The award was given to Carnes during the association's Cabinet 99 Symposium held Nov. 5. Read More
Agricultural and Life Sciences college dean to retire
Elton D. Aberle, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 1998, announced Monday (Nov. 8) that he will retire on Sept. 1, 2005. Read More
Educator scholarships available for careers conference
A limited number of scholarships are available for educators who are interested in attending a February 2005 careers conference sponsored by the Center on Education and Work. Read More
Rao named to chair UW Veterinary School development council
He’s seen firsthand why the School of Veterinary Medicine needs to expand its facilities. Now Kailas J. Rao, a prominent Milwaukee businessman, has signed on to help. Read More
Countdown to commencement set for Nov. 11
December graduates can prepare for life in the “real world”by attending Countdown to Commencement. Read More
Renowned critic-of-criticism to host symposium
Some days, everyone’s a critic. Read More
Political scholar to lecture, receive Havens Center award
Frances Fox Piven, a driving force for electoral reform, will receive the Lifetime Contribution to Critical Scholarship Award from the A.E. Havens Center, and will deliver its 20th anniversary lecture on Thursday, Nov. 11. Read More
UW Board of Regents approves Healthstar research facility
Construction of a $133.9 million Interdisciplinary Research Complex, which will replace outdated research facilities and unify the University of Wisconsin–Madison Medical School on the west campus, won approval Friday (Nov. 5) from the UW System Board of Regents. Read More
Session to examine state environmental regulation
A roundtable discussion examining significant innovations taking place in Wisconsin environmental regulation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Read More
World-famous violinist to visit classes, coach students
Violinist Midori, who performs with pianist Charles Abramovic on Nov. 12 at the Wisconsin Union Theater, will spend the week leading up to their recital in a unique residency based at the School of Music. Read More
Author, journalist Swerdlow Science Writer in Residence
Joel Swerdlow, an acclaimed author and journalist, will be the fall 2004 Science Writer in Residence the week of Nov. 8. Read More