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Memorial Union Deli to be remodeled
The Memorial Union Deli will serve limited items during remodeling that begins Monday, July 10 -- but the ice cream counter will still be open. Read More
UW organizes fall economic summit
A UW System statewide economic summit will help create a strategic plan for Wisconsin in the 'New Economy,' organizers say. Read More
‘Esperanza’ to premiere Aug. 25
Opera and labor have linked forces to create a powerful musical and theatrical show, 'Esperanza,' which will premiere Friday, Aug. 25, at Music Hall. Read More
Study projects steady state growth
A UW–Madison study entitled "Wisconsin's Economy in the Year 2010" shows Wisconsin is in a solid position to move forward in the first decade of the 21st century. Read More
Terrace: The best of Madison
The Memorial Union Terrace was named "Best Live Music Venue" and "Best Cheap Thrill" in the annual "Best of Madison" listings compiled from reader responses to a Madison Magazine survey. Read More
Farms remain foundation in Wisconsin
Fifty percent or more of Wisconsin farmers now own computers, receive most of their household income from off-farm jobs, and favor restricting development on agricultural lands, according to a recent university study. Read More
Routine review planned for dean
To maintain excellence in administrative practices, the university has implemented a review procedure for deans and campus administrators. In compliance with this policy, Chancellor… Read More
Zweifel receives leadership award
The Wisconsin Health Information Management Association recently awarded Sheila Zweifel, team manager of medical record services at University Health Services the "Distinguished Member" leadership award. Read More
‘Food as culture’ conference planned
Internationally known chefs, food producers, writers and scientists will gather this September at the university for an all-day conference Friday, Sept. 8, that will focus on the cultural importance of food and about questions concerning genetically modified organisms. Read More
UW-Madison accessibility accomplishments, resources
The university has a significant record of commitment to serving people with disabilities. Here's a list of UW–Madison accomplishments and resources. Read More
UW to celebrate 10th anniversary of ADA
The university will highlight its accomplishments as a leader in providing access to disabled students, employees and visitors next month as part of the Spirit of ADA Torch Relay: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act 10th Anniversary. Read More
Spirit of ADA Torch Relay events schedule
The university will highlight its accomplishments and sponsor several activities next month as part of the Spirit of ADA Torch Relay: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act 10th Anniversary. The following is a list of dates, times and locations for specific activities. Read More
Eating less linked to healthier brain in old age
Eating less may be good for the health of your brain, and may help keep debilitating ailments such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases at bay. That is the message derived from a pathbreaking study that employed a powerful new gene-scanning technique to analyze activity in thousands of genes to create a molecular portrait of the aging brain in mice. Read More
Finding sheds light on addiction relapse
UW Medical School researchers have found that the memory of drug use can alter an area of the brain not traditionally implicated in addiction. Read More
Students pleased with computing
A survey conducted by the university finds that nearly 90 percent of students are satisfied or very satisfied with university computing resources. Read More
Katharyn May named nursing dean
Katharyn May, a leader of Canada's academic nursing profession, has been named dean of the School of Nursing. Read More
UW acts to curb binge drinking
Researchers' new recommendations for curbing binge drinking among students lend support to efforts already under way through the six-year RWJ Project at the university. Read More
Hoofers to offer sailboat rides for disabled
Hoofers Club will hold an 'Adaptive Sail Free Day,' Saturday, July 8, from 12:30-6 p.m. on the lakefront behind Memorial Union. The event is to help commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read More
Concert to benefit campus child care
The third annual 'Jazzin' at the Gym,' a benefit for the Office of Campus Child Care and Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin, will be held Thursday, June 22, on campus. Read More
Memorial planned for engineer Henry Guckel
A memorial service planned Saturday, July 22, for microelectronics pioneer Henry Guckel will showcase the engineer's far-reaching impact on industry and the careers of his students. Read More