Tinkering fosters business success for Internet of Things Lab
At first, the students considered creating an app or a smart device. But when they got down to it, they decided simplicity really is bliss.
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Recent sightings: The Wisconsin Idea on tour
Forty UW-Madison faculty, academic staff and administrators are on a swing through the state known as the Wisconsin Idea Seminar.
UW-Madison celebrates awards in the arts, announces Arts Institute reorganization
University of Wisconsin-Madison students performing spoken word, dance and drumming brought audience members to their feet at a surprise live performance during UW-Madison’s annual Arts Awards reception.
Next wave of research: Ecology, super-sized
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, home of pioneering ecologists who studied lakes, forests, wetlands and prairies, is playing a key role in the next wave of ecological research: large teams of scientists confronting the dilemma of a changing climate on a shrinking planet.
Ride to Farm seeks cyclists, pledges for UW beginning farmer school
Dozens of cyclists will be riding through the rolling hills of Iowa and Sauk counties on Saturday, May 31 to support the next generation of dairy and livestock farmers.
Wisconsin Energy Institute building receives design awards
The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison received Project of the Year and Best Green-Built honors for its dedication to sustainability in design, construction and functionality at this year’s Commercial Design Awards.
Employees recognized with Administrative Improvement Awards
Three teams and one individual have been chosen to receive the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 2014 Administrative Improvement Award.
Public presentations scheduled for vice provost positions
Candidates for the positions of vice provost for teaching and learning and vice provost for faculty and staff will give public presentations starting this week.
Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip rolls out for the first time
Twenty-eight University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduates boarded a bus at the Memorial Union Monday morning bound for locations across Wisconsin.
WARF appoints Tong to board presidency
Business leader Peter Tong has been appointed the new president of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) board of trustees. Tong, who was appointed May 9, succeeds John W. Rowe, who will remain a member of the board.
Camp Randall commencement celebrates old and new traditions
As the University of Wisconsin-Madison celebrated its first outdoor commencement in 25 years, the weather was perfect: sunny, with just enough breeze to lift a few illicit beach balls over the heads of the graduates.
Journalism scholarship established in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism is pleased to announce the creation of a graduate student scholarship fund in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss.
Recent sighting: Crafty caps
After picking up their caps and gowns from the University Book Store, soon-to-be graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison decorate their mortarboards with glitter, painted Motion W logos and other personal touches during a craft-table session on May 15, 2014. For the first time in more than two decades, UW-Madison’s spring commencement ceremony will be held outdoors at Camp Randall Stadium for approximately 5,400 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates on May 17.
Recent Sightings: Here’s the scoop …
Richard Slaughter, director of the Geology Museum, and UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank were among the many volunteer administrators on hand to serve Babcock Dairy ice cream during the annual Employment Recognition Ice Cream Social.
Video: Uncommon unrainbow brings dash of color to sky
It’s a rainbow. It’s a sun dog. No, it’s a fire rainbow, which isn’t actually a rainbow at all.
Veteran Services and Military Assistance Center opens at UW–Madison
Student veterans and active-duty military members at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have a new resource to aid them to access state and federal benefits.
The color of blood: Pigment helps stage symbiosis in squid
The small but charismatic Hawaiian bobtail squid is known for its predator-fooling light organ.
State Street Mall construction begins Monday
The State Street-Library Mall construction project will get underway starting Monday, May 19, with the goal of providing an exciting new look to the area where the city meets the campus.
Teaching and Learning Symposium focuses on transforming education
The 2014 Teaching & Learning Symposium, a two-day event taking place May 19-20 at Union South, will focus on “Transforming Education” as this year’s theme.
Teaching and Learning innovation award winners named
Two teams have been selected to receive the inaugural UW-Madison Teaching and Learning Innovation Awards for their work to promote educational innovation on campus.