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UW-Madison hosts 2012 Lorraine Hansberry Symposium
As part of the 2012 Lorraine Hansberry Project, honoring the life and pioneering work of a UW–Madison alumna who made lasting contributions to American arts and culture, a free symposium will take place on Saturday, March 3, in Vilas Hall’s Mitchell Theatre. The symposium, “Conversations on African-American Youth and August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’” is presented in conjunction with the Hansberry Project’s production of Wilson’s play.
From Adam’s housecat to zydeco: After five decades, Dictionary of American Regional English completed
What is a Maine-born doctor to do when a patient in Pennsylvania complains, “I’ve been riftin’ and I’ve got jags in my leaders?” Consult the Dictionary of American Regional English to learn that the patient has been belching and experiencing sharp pains in his neck. After nearly five decades of work at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the fifth volume of the dictionary, covering Sl to Z, is now available from Harvard University Press.
HR Design Project work teams focus on refining the system, seek campus input
Taking a system that is more than 150 years in the making back to the drawing board is a massive assignment.
Two UW–Madison researchers awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships
Two members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty are among 126 scientists from around the country who have been awarded prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships.
Does history repeat? Using the past to improve ecological forecasting
To better predict the future, Jack Williams is looking to the past.
Proposed hunt poorly designed, says UW wolf expert
Legislation outlining a proposed state wolf hunt is likely to hurt wolf populations while failing to resolve existing conflicts with humans, says a UW–Madison wolf…
Black Men’s Initiative Forum set for Feb. 24-25
The Black Men's Initiative Forum on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 will help develop strong leadership through programs embracing this year's theme of "Building Capacity: Are You Equipped?"
Finalists named for UW–Madison business services post
Five finalists have been selected in the search for a new assistant vice chancellor for business services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration, said today.
Mother of pearl tells a tale of ocean temperature, depth
Nacre -- or mother of pearl, scientists and artisans know, is one of nature's amazing utilitarian materials.
Couple with UW ties competes on “The Amazing Race”
It’s one thing to strategize from the comfort of your living room while watching hit reality show “The Amazing Race.” It’s quite another to be among the globe-trotting contestants.
Howard Zimmerman, pioneer in organic chemistry, dies at 85
Howard Zimmerman, a professor of chemistry from 1960 until his retirement in 2010, died on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a result of a fall.
Arboretum director to return to teaching
Kevin McSweeney, a University of Wisconsin–Madison soil scientist who has directed the university's internationally famous Arboretum since 2004, announced this week that he is relinquishing that administrative post and returning to the faculty.
UW–Madison names finalists for Nelson Institute director
UW-Madison has named three finalists for the director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
Lovelorn liars leave linguistic leads
Online daters intent on fudging their personal information have a big advantage: most people are terrible at identifying a liar. But new research is turning the tables on deceivers using their own words.
Update: Feedback, questions sought on HR Design
University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff are being encouraged to offer their observations or ask questions about the historic HR Design project underway on campus.
Forest and Hawks named 2012 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Faculty Fellows
Katrina Forest, professor of bacteriology, and John Hawks, associate chair of Anthropology, have been selected by the Institute for Biology Education as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Faculty Fellows for 2012.
Two engineers named to national academy
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today (Feb. 9) announced it has named two UW–Madison engineers to its 2012 class of new members.
Ward issues statement on third Chadima allegation
Here is a statement issued today (Thursday, Feb. 9) by Interim Chancellor David Ward.
Outstanding Women of Color Award nomination due April 18
The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity is accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards. The deadline for nominations is April 18.