UW signs memo of understanding related to power plant
Representatives from UW–Madison, Madison Gas and Electric, the State of Wisconsin and several environmental and citizen groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding related to the proposed West Campus Cogeneration Facility. Read More
Executive education program ranked among best
For the second consecutive year, the School of Business has made the list of the world's top executive education providers released by the London-based Financial Times. Read More
Finance committee passes UW capital projects
The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee has voted affirmatively for the 2003-05 capital budget, which includes $135 million in state-funded bonding for projects on the UW–Madison campus. The budget still requires approval from the full Legislature and the governor. Read More
Pesticide spraying at UW Thursday
Low-flying yellow planes will be spraying pesticide over the west side of the UW–Madison campus Thursday, May 22, as the state continues its efforts to control the spread of gypsy moth infestations. The planes will return for more spraying in seven to 10 days. Read More
Model helps scientists home in on tropical climate controls
With the help of a sophisticated computer model, scientists at UW–Madison have shown that vast atmospheric "bridges" and oceanic "tunnels," created by overturning air and water, link the high latitudes to the tropics and can warm ocean temperature near the equator. Read More
Cleaning Green Bay of PCBs requires cleaning Fox River first
Sediments laced with PCBs flowing out of the Fox River have increased the mass of PCBs in Green Bay 15 to 30 percent since 1990, University of Wisconsin scientists reported today (May 21) at a public forum held at UW-Green Bay. Read More
UW-Madison scientists return to rat as biomedical research tool
Now, using a novel combination of tried-and-true techniques, UW–Madison scientists have created the first "knockout" rats, specifically rats whose genomes have been stripped of genes that suppress breast cancer. Read More
Address by Jerry Zucker
Jerry Zucker's commencement speech to the graduating class of Spring 2003. Read More
UW-Madison to close Land Tenure Center
The Land Tenure Center (TLC), established in 1962 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to study and address land, poverty and environmental issues in developing countries, will be closed down as a free-standing administrative unit as of July 1. Read More
Six UW–Madison microbiology researchers receive honor
Six University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM). Read More
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on SARS:
As stated in information released this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, attending commencement ceremonies is not believed to put participants and guests at increased risk of exposure to the disease. Read More
Spaces still available in UW–Madison advanced placement program
Space is still available for Wisconsin public high school students to enroll in a popular new advanced placement (AP) distance learning program offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Read More
Berquam named associate dean of students
Lori M. Berquam has been named associate dean of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Brighter Neptune suggests a planetary change of seasons
A progressive increase in the brightness of the planet Neptune suggests that, like Earth, the distant planet has seasons. Read More
UW announces Wisconsin Idea student fellowships
Eleven students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are recipients of 2003-2004 Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships. Read More
Handelsman elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Jo Handelsman, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor and a University of Wisconsin–Madison plant pathologist, has been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM). Read More
Local events mark National Transportation Week
Several events, ranging from a biking commuter course to a discussion on impaired driving, will mark National Transportation Week May 11-17. Read More
Good viewing expected for total lunar eclipse on May 15
Experience total lunacy on Thursday, May 15, as the moon moves completely into the Earth's shadow. Before the total lunar eclipse begins around 9 p.m., the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Space Place will host a talk on this astronomical event. Read More
Letters and Science grads to be honored at reception
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) are commemorating the awarding of degrees on Saturday, May 17, with special pre-commencement receptions. Read More