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Second service trip to Montana added
Due to strong alumni interest in this summer's Service and Learning Adventure excursion to Browning, Mont., a second trip has been added Aug. 2-10. Read More
Meningococcal disease suspected
A female university student is in stable condition at an area hospital from what health officials suspect is a case of meningococcal disease. Read More
Milestones
APPOINTMENTS Frederick R. Blattner, genetics, has been named Oliver Smithies Professor of Genetics effective July 1. David P. Brown, business,… Read More
Students vie in tech-based business plan competition
Student entrepreneurs will vie for more than $24,000 in prizes, and the potential to take their technology-based business ideas to market, Friday, April 26. Read More
Police seek fire clues
University police and Madison Fire Department investigators are asking for help in finding out why three small fires have occurred at Elizabeth Waters Hall during the past six weeks. Read More
Class stages African art exhibition
Sixteen students in an art history class have been preparing since September for an African art exhibition. Read More
Recent Sightings
Tower of power Transluscent sculptures of human figures, with electrical lights within, tower into the trees of Library Mall during… Read More
World Languages Day debuts
The first-ever World Languages Day Tuesday, April 16, at the university will introduce more than 600 high school students from across Wisconsin to the more than 60 languages and cultures taught at the Madison campus. Read More
For the Record
Policies and Procedures Pesticide Policy Pesticide applicators are to notify Central Answering and Response Service at 263-3333 prior to using a… Read More
Position Vacancy Listings
Administrative 041712: Assistant Dean (L) L&S / Administration:Student Academic Affairs (100). Apply by May 3. 041725: Assoc Outreach Spec/Outreach Specialist… Read More
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. What are May multiple… Read More
Scientists study links between emotions, learning and memory
Most teachers would agree: Students participate in class and learn lessons best when they feel good about themselves and their lives. But nobody understands precisely what is involved in the relationship between emotions and learning. Read More
Sexual Health Week focuses on healthy sex
Culminating in a creative, carnival-like Sexual Health Fest on Friday, Sexual Health Week through Friday, April 19, offers resources and information for creating a healthier sexual environment on campus. Read More
Undergrads design safer suture needle
With the growing prevalence of people infected with transmissible diseases like HIV and hepatitis C, health-care providers are increasingly concerned about coming into contact with their patients' bodily fluids. The greatest threat is accidental needle-stick injuries, especially from suture needles. Read More
Calendar Highlights
Earth Day discussion to feature Gaylord Nelson Thirty-two years after he founded Earth Day to raise public awareness about environmental issues, Gaylord… Read More
Light show tonight
The university is holding its biannual Outdoor Neon and Light Exhibition April 12-13 on Library Mall from dusk until midnight. Read More