UW-TEC program paved road to success for professor’s invention
A tenacious early market assessment by a group of UW-Madison business students helped Marc Anderson’s invention find commercial pay dirt.
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UW clean-air technology headed for the produce section
A UW-Madison technology that helped plants thrive in outer space may soon be landing in grocery stores, helping extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables.
Conference examines value of parenting
‘Parenthood in America,’ a conference to be held April 19-21 in Madison, will provide an energizing forum for leading scholars and practitioners to share perspectives on the importance of parenthood.
From family to his clinical practice, doctor considers himself part of the group
In 14 years at UW-Madison, McBride has developed broad shoulders capable of supporting a formidable national reputation.
No tickets remain for Dalai Lama lecture
At this time no tickets remain for the lecture by Nobel laureate Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, scheduled May 13 at the Kohl Center.
Leopold family to launch lecture series
Four members of Aldo Leopold’s family will come together April 21 to share insights about the man who birthed the Wisconsin land ethic.
UW scientists seek early warning of drinking water threats
A UW-Madison research team will be mixing up a batch of ‘pathogen cocktails’ in the laboratory, with the goal of countering disease-causing threats to drinking water.
Children’s library creates award to honor former student
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center has established an award and lecture series to honor Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished editor of children’s books and a former UW-Madison student.
Three faculty win $200,000 Shaw Scientist Awards
Three UW-Madison professors have received 1998 Shaw Scientist Awards, given by the Milwaukee Foundation to encourage exploration at science’s frontiers.
Korean Cultural Day to be held Sunday
In celebration of Asian American Month, the Soyo Am Buddhist Association, a UW-Madison student organization, is sponsoring its Second Annual Korean Cultural Day Sunday, April 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Eagle Heights Community Center.
Dancers gather to honor Anna Nassif
Artists of national and international renown will perform soon-to-retire professor of dance Anna Nassif’s works April 16-18 in Lathrop Hall’s Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space.
Public utility forum set April 22
Dramatic shifts in policies and attitudes toward competition in the public utility industries will be explored at a public utility forum on April 22 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.
Physical Plant programs address campus’ renovation needs
On a campus where foundations, walls, edifices and interiors have logged more than 100 years of history, many buildings are losing a slow tug-of-war against time.
Remodeling the remodeling process
Another boost to the remodeling needs of campus has come from Physical Plant’s Project Administration Center, a unit created in 1996 to consolidate and streamline the process for projects under $100,000.
Special evening to showcase Taiwanese culture
Organizers of the first-ever Taiwanese Cultural Night at UW-Madison would like to introduce audiences to their country’s traditions through a free program of performing arts April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Great Hall.
Alumnus appointed president of Dartmouth
UW-Madison alumnus James Wright has been elected the 16th president of Dartmouth College by the college’s Board of Trustees.
Survey: Undergraduates satisfied with UW-Madison experience
Eighty-eight percent of undergraduates at UW-Madison say they are satisfied (42 percent) or extremely satisfied (46 percent) with their overall university experience to date.
NOW president addresses future of feminism
Patricia Ireland, the controversial president of the National Organization for Women, will discuss ‘Feminism and Activism: Moving into the 21st Century’ as part of UW-Madison’s Distinguished Lecture series.
Honorary degree recipients named
Two Nobel laureates, a leader in the development of magnetic resonance imaging, an innovator in patient care, an expert on global immigration and an influential agricultural economist will receive honorary degrees from UW-Madison this spring.
Campus shares in dialogue over Greeks’ future role
Negative stereotypes of fraternities and sororities. Alcohol use and abuse in the Greek system. Faculty and academic staff involvement in Greek life.