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Desktop revolution: UW’s Condor scavenges for power
The future of supercomputing may be less glitzy than the multi-million-dollar, lightning-fast machines people assumed would handle massive computational chores. The future may end up looking a lot more ordinary -- like that computer humming away on your desktop.
American Education Week features Gerald Bracey
A speech by author and policy analyst Gerald Bracey will cap American Education Week activities sponsored by the School of Education.
Elvehjem exhibit features glass artist Littleton
American studio glass movement founder Harvey Littleton spent a lifetime lighting fires as a teacher, glass artist and studio craft advocate. The exhibit "Harvey K. Littleton Reflections, 1946-1994", opening Nov. 17 at the Elvehjem Museum of Art, presents Littleton's achievements in the context of his glass production at UW–Madison, the university where he first gained renown.
Barnard Hall to join Chadbourne Residential College
Barnard Hall, a residence hall in continuous operation since its doors opened in 1913, will join Chadbourne Hall next door as part of the Chadbourne Residential College.
Roundtable features new dean of students
Alicia Fedelina Chávez, UW–Madison's new dean of students, is the featured speaker for the University Roundtable Thursday, Nov. 9.
Student choreographers perform works Nov. 2-4
The UW Dance Program's Fall Student Concert Nov. 2-4 will feature original choreography by eight Dance Program students.
State department official to visit
William B. Bader, assistant secretary for educational and cultural affairs, will visit campus Nov. 1-2 to discuss the current status of international educational programs.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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Calendar highlights
Film series features black filmmakers “Cooley High” showing Friday, Nov. 17, is part of the fall film series “Black Hollywood,…
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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…