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Professors engage in ‘groundbreaking’ research
Craig Benson and Tuncer Edil, civil and environmental engineering professors, are currently involved in two major projects that are resulting in environmentally safer and more cost-effective road construction. Read More
Finalists named in chancellor search
UW System President Katharine C. Lyall Friday, Oct. 27, announced the names of three finalists for the position of chancellor of UW–Madison. Read More
Poison-loving bug reveals genetic turn-on
A 'bug' called Rhodospirillum rubrum has the unusual ability to dine on carbon monoxide, the odorless gas that's lethal to animals. Scientists are studying its ability to switch on a set of genes that allow it to grow by breaking down this poison, and the findings could provide insights into how all organisms use such 'transcription factors.' Read More
Treasury secretary to speak Nov. 2
Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers will speak about "U.S. Challenges in the New Economy" Thursday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the State Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State St. Read More
Speech to explore future of universities
"The Evolution and Revolution of the University in the Digital Age" will be the topic of a speech Monday, Oct. 30, by University of Michigan President Emeritus James Duderstadt. Read More
‘Biocomplexity’ project focuses on northern lakes
A team of a dozen university scientists will conduct a five-year, $3 million federal study of how human use of northern Wisconsin lakes affects sensitive shoreline ecosystems. Read More
Flu vaccine available at health service
University Health Services has developed a plan for providing flu vaccine to students in stages as it becomes available. Read More
Two receive presidential honors for research
Two university professors have received the nation's highest honor bestowed upon scientists in the early stages of their careers. Susan Hagness, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering; and Jenny Saffran, an assistant professor of psychology; were among 59 faculty honored during a White House ceremony today, Oct. 24, with 2000 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. Read More
Calendar highlights
Film series features black filmmakers “Cooley High” showing Friday, Nov. 17, is part of the fall film series “Black Hollywood,… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Global Visual Cultures A conference organized by the UW–Madison Research Circle on Media, Performance, and Identity, Pyle Center Nov. 10-12… Read More
Food, glorious food!
Each day in the Memorial Union kitchen, a crew of 50 or more workers prepares lunch fare by the truckload for distribution to 20… Read More
For the Record
Grants and fellowships Named Professorships Nominations are invited at this time for Hilldale, Vilas and Evjue-Bascom (Humanities) professorships, as well as… Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
News in brief
ON CAMPUS History in the Making: Conference planned Oct. 27-28 Imagine an art history exam that doesn’t mention female artists. Read More
Politics as usual: Campus buzzes with activities
Political activity is humming at and around the university as the presidential election looms closer. Read More
Recent sightings
Kansas City artist Larry Kirkwood covers volunteer Lindsey Dickinson with plaster for an upcoming art exhibit, “Body Image: “Beauty’ as a… Read More
SECC proceeds fund many important services
A state employee charity campaign now under way raises money for programs of family support, community development, social justice, and environmental stewardship, to name a few. SECC co-chair Greg Zalesak, a Medical School administrator, sees the "Partners in Giving" effort as an opportunity for employees to support charitable groups in their vital work. Read More