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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…
‘Cram the Kohl’ shatters women’s basketball attendance record
The women's basketball team's first sellout game at the Kohl Center proved exciting for players and fans, as well as the volunteers and extra workers needed to pull off the big event.
Events Bulletin
LEARNING Bead Embroidery Tuesdays, Feb. 12-March 12, 6-9 p.m. Lowell Center. $85. You learn several bead stitches…
Who Knew?
After a long hiatus, “Who Knew?” is back. Wisconsin Week will publish answers to questions of campus interest posed by faculty and staff. We…
For the record
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES When Class Work and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a…
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Med…
Director works to maintain Wisconsin Union’s relevance in changing times
If you've recently spotted Mark Guthier wandering around Memorial Union, staring intently at the walls, don't be alarmed. The pressures of his new job haven't gotten to his head. Guthier, who last November succeeded Theodore (Ted) Crabb to become the third director in Wisconsin Union history, has spent hours familiarizing himself with the job, right down to the historical significance of each room, picture and wall covering.
Recent sightings
Lord of the Rings? Peter Blanchard traveled from Ohio to join other jugglers participating in the Madison Jugglers Madfest Juggling Festival…
Research helps farmers grow ‘healthy potatoes’
Bags of 'Healthy Grown' Wisconsin potatoes will begin appearing in select stores this winter. The Healthy Grown brand resulted from a major program to label potatoes grown in an environmentally sensitive way under strict growing standards.
Acoustic Africa on stage
Senegalese master musician and Grammy nominee Baaba Maal appears Feb. 9 at Wisconsin Union Theater.
Storytelling makes a successful scientist
Stories, Ann Palmenberg explains, are essential to communicating science.
Talks to focus on stem cell issues
A series of free public evening discussions, "Stem Cells, Medical Therapeutics and the UW," begins with a look at the biology of stem cell research.
Cuts could delay Madison Initiative
Chancellor John Wiley says at least half of the Madison Initiative may be put on hold if state budget cuts proposed by Gov. Scott McCallum are approved.