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UW pays tribute to Laurel Clark
UW-Madison has recognized alumna Laurel Clark, one of the victims of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Clark received a bachelor's degree in zoology in 1983 and a medical degree in 1987. Read More
Enabling academic achievement
How well a student learns academic skills depends on attitudes and behaviors affecting participation, according to Stephen Elliott, an educational psychologist, and James DiPerna, a researcher at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Read More
Estrogen and bladder disorder
An inflammatory disorder of the bladder that affects 750,000 Americans, 90 percent of whom are women, has baffled doctors for years. New findings from veterinary surgeon Dale Bjorling suggest that estrogen could be a key factor. Read More
Most parking rates unchanged
Parking permit rates will remain at their current levels through the summer of 2004, under a rate structure approved by the Campus Transportation Committee on Feb. 7. Read More
WSUM marks a year on the air
After one year on the air, UW's student radio station, WSUM (91.7 FM), is still evolving. The station is looking to bolster its programming and increase visibility within the campus community. The station would also like to provide live programming 24 hours a day. Read More
Capital campaign to start on campus
A strong show of support from the university community will encourage outside alumni, friends and donors to take part in a major capital campaign that will be officially announced in the fall, UW–Madison and UW Foundation hope. The campuswide effort, titled "Create the Future ÷ From Within," will lay the groundwork for the broader capital campaign that will boost student programs and scholarships, improve facilities, enhance learning opportunities, and support faculty and staff. Read More
WISCAPE explores leadership practices
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education continues its mission of exploring decision-making and leadership practices within postsecondary education by offering programs that confront key challenges. Upcoming spring events include... Read More
Capitol Capsules
Capitol Capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Finance Committee to take up budget reduction… Read More
Dean of lichens publishes book on state plants
Ninety-year-old emeritus professor of botany John Thomson, recognized as a world authority on Arctic lichens, has completed a new book, Lichens of Wisconsin. Read More
Technique preserves sexual function for men with prostate cancer
A new surgical technique shows promise for preserving sexual function in men who would have been permanently impotent after conventional prostate surgery. Read More
Gene targeting technique extended to stem cells
The technique that helped revolutionize modern biology by making the mouse a crucible of genetic manipulation and a window to human disease has been extended to human embryonic stem (ES) cells. Read More
Flow-detection system wins in invention competition
A computer-based imaging system that enables researchers to evaluate conditions that occur when a vapor and a liquid flow together through a pipeline took top honors and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual innovation competition held on campus. Chemical engineering senior Katie Plzak developed the system. Read More
Keller wins children’s book award
Holly Keller, author of "Farfallina & Marcel," is the sixth annual winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book, given by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education. Read More
Union hosts rising classical stars
Two of Europe's hottest classical music stars make their Wisconsin debut next month in Madison. Flutist Emmanuel Pahud performs with pianist Helene Grimaud a program of Mozart, Schumann, Poulenc and Franck on Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., at Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
New course explores the human-animal connection
In an attempt to clear away some of the polemic and misinformation that clouds our modern perspective of human-animal symbiosis, a new course that explores the many issues and realities of how people work with, befriend and utilize animals is being offered at the university. Read More
Meditation produces positive changes in the brain
In a small but highly provocative study, a UW–Madison research team has found, for the first time, that a short program in "mindfulness meditation" produced lasting positive changes in both the brain and the function of the immune system. Read More
Brain images reveal effects of antidepressants
The experiences of millions of people have proved that antidepressants work, but only with the advent of sophisticated imaging technology have scientists begun to learn exactly how the medications affect brain structures and circuits to bring relief from depression. Read More
Student inventors to compete in Innovation Day
UW-Madison student inventions related to submarines, flying cameras, mountain bikes, golf, camping, rock climbing, music, health and more will compete for more than $24,000 in prizes in the 2003 Schoofs Prize for Creativity and Tong Prototype Prize competitions. The contests will be held on Innovation Day, Monday, Feb. 10. Read More