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‘Flags’ author plans visit
James Bradley, author of the New York Times best-seller "Flags of Our Fathers," will present a free lecture Thursday, Feb. 7.
February highlights international opportunities
As the number of students aspiring to study, work or travel abroad grows each year, the university has many organizations to meet their needs.
Students benefit from technology funding
Students collectively purchased and used millions of dollars of technology services this year, while paying only a fraction of the cost.
Students play vital role in state e-business initiatives
From August through November, five enthusiastic young strategists prepared for weekly project meetings with Rayovac executives, including the company's vice president of information systems and vice president of sales.
Spike Lee cancels Feb. 26 appearance
The next scheduled speaker at the Distinguished Lecture Series, filmmaker Spike Lee, has canceled his February 26 appearance, citing work in progress on a new documentary and teaching obligations at New York University.
Stadium construction zones enforced
Beginning today, Feb. 1, the first phase of the Camp Randall Renovation Project gets under way, meaning parking and traffic changes in the stadium area.
Business professors publish book on cellular manufacturing
Professor Urban WemmerlÅ¡v, director of the Erdman Center for Manufacturing and Technology Management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Business, has co-authored 'Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing' with Nancy Hyer of Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.
Panelists to discuss role of sports
The Center for the Humanities will sponsor a panel discussion featuring one of the nation's foremost critics and commentators on the subject of college sports and culture.
Gigi cancels as Baaba Maal opener
Ethiopian singer Gigi has postponed her U.S. tour and will not open a show Feb. 9 with Senegalese musician Baaba Maal at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
New Alzheimer’s study to focus on children
As the number of new Alzheimer's cases balloons to a projected 14 million by 2050, the Medical School is establishing the nation's first comprehensive research study of children of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Stem cell study sheds light on Down syndrome
Using stem cells as a window to the earliest developmental processes in the human brain, scientists have found that a group of genes critical for brain development is selectively disrupted in Down syndrome.
Visiting artists meld media, dance
Composer Mark Coniglio and choreographer Dawn Stoppiello, recognized innovators in the field of dance and interactive media, will conduct a weeklong workshop for students during a residency at UW–Madison through Feb. 2.
Interior design ranks 14th
A study of 150 U.S. accredited interior design programs has ranked the UW–Madison program 14th.
Res hall to expand international living, learning
University students living in the new International Learning Community this fall will have a chance to live the languages and cultures they are studying.
New Alzheimer’s study to focus on children
As the number of new Alzheimer's cases balloons to a projected 14 million by 2050, the Medical School is establishing the nation's first comprehensive research study of children of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Calendar highlights
Poems: Sweeter than wine? This Valentine’s Day, love poems will be sweeter than any glass of champagne, box of chocolates or vase of…
International opportunities to be highlighted
Campus departments in February plan to sponsor events to acquaint students with the breadth of international internship, work, study and travel opportunities available.
Almanac
Correction A photo caption on page 4 of the Jan. 16 edition of Wisconsin Week incorrectly identified the text in the photo…
Blending two colleges makes biology more popular
The four-year-old biology major, which blends the liberal arts with professional training, has become one of the most popular programs at UW–Madison.
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. In January of each…