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Dunwoody named to social studies post
Sharon Dunwoody, an internationally recognized scholar in science journalism and mass communications research, has been named associate dean for social studies in the Graduate School, a post she has held on an interim basis since May 2001. Read More
Conference to explore higher-education challenges
Student services professionals are encouraged to attend this year's Student Personnel Association conference, Embracing Current Challenges in Higher Education: Shooting the Rapids! Read More
Sanders receives NSF Award
Scott Sanders, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering who is affiliated with the Engine Research Center, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his work on laser-based sensors. Read More
Medical students honor those who donated their bodies
Last week, a group of first-year medical school students offered thanks to a group of unheralded contributors who make the class uniquely human: those who donated their bodies to the advancement of medical science. Read More
Recent Sightings
A fine effort Colored laser lights dazzle the eyes while sophomore Alexis Schrubbe delights the ears with her rendition of… Read More
Music faculty begins spring season
The Faculty Concert Series in the School of Music begins its spring season with a recital by Parry Karp, cello, and Frances and Howard Karp, piano, on Friday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. in Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities Building. Read More
Capitol Capsules
Capitol Capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. More budget cuts on the way… Read More
Events Bulletin
Directory Lists Youth Programs More than 90 classes, camps, workshops and other activities for children and teens are featured in UW–Madison’s new Programs… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Frank Kooistra, associate dean, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been appointed vice chair of the Higher Education Accounting Committee… Read More
For the Record
Grants and fellowships Brittingham Visiting Scholars Grants The Brittingham Foundation has provided generous funding to enable us to enrich small upper-level… Read More
Working with the funny, fresh and innocent
Under the careful supervision of Jackie Leckwee, 48 of UW–Madison's brightest young minds congregate each morning in a small building tucked between the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the School of Human Ecology. Read More
Using the very small to build science literacy
In the Michael Crichton thriller "Prey," a cloud of nanoparticles — micro-robots — is accidentally unleashed on an unsuspecting world despite the desperate efforts of a handful of scientists to stop the menacing swarm before it kills. In the real world of central city schools and science museums, a dozen UW–Madison students, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), are unleashing nanotechnology as a powerful tool to enhance science literacy and public understanding of science. Read More
Employee Matters
We at Employee Compensation and Benefits Services, the central benefits office for UW–Madison, are happy to help you maximize use of your benefits package. Our highly qualified benefits specialists are available to provide these services to all employees — whether you are new to the university, in the middle of your career or preparing for retirement. Read More
Opinion: Using admissions to diversify our campus
The U.S. Supreme Court case that examines the use of race in admissions at the University of Michigan has put the spotlight on how race is considered when admitting students to UW–Madison. At the request of the Badger Herald, UW–Madison Provost Peter Spear submitted the following Op/Ed piece, which appeared in the Jan. 28 issue of the student newspaper. Read More
RAP coffee breaks seek to improve race relations
A grassroots effort that explores ways to improve campus climate for minority students is inviting participation from the campus community this spring. Richard Davis, professor of music, says the Retention Action Project has several events planned in the coming months that will examine how the attitudes and behavior of faculty, administration staff and students impact campus climate for both people of color and whites. Read More
Latest new-age, health supplements: Garlic, kale and beets?
With so many people using over- the-counter herbal supplements as a means to promote health, one UW–Madison researcher is wondering why we don't hunt for health-promoting properties among the ordinary plants we grow for food. Read More
Keeping watch throughout the night
When most of the university community is fast asleep, its nocturnal members are handling business of nightmare prevention. Some provide safety and warmth, others guidance and friendship. Some are locked in computer rooms; others fly off in the dark to save a life. Read More
Scientists solve puzzle of how influenza builds its infectious seeds
By solving a long-standing puzzle about how the influenza virus assembles its genetic contents into infectious particles that enable the virus to spread from cell to cell, scientists have opened a new gateway to a better understanding of one of the world's most virulent diseases. Read More
Sciences career fair set for Jan. 27
The second annual Sciences and Life Sciences Career Fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the Great Hall of Memorial Union. Read More
Multicultural Career Fair set Feb. 6
The second annual Multicultural Career Fair and Reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Great Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. The fair will run from 3-6:30 p.m. and a reception will follow in Tripp Commons. Read More