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Virus hits some computers
Campus techology experts have posted instructions this morning for dealing with a virus that may affect some Windows users on campus. Read More
UW looks to partner with city on Thai pavilion
The university, working with the city of Madison, is considering Olbrich Botanical Gardens as a location for a proposed Thai pavilion. Read More
Building boom continues at research park
The University Research Parkâs incubator for small-scale, high-technology business startups has outgrown itself again, prompting the parkâs Board of Trustees to launch a second expansion in as many years. Read More
Lost and found: Hubble finds universe’s missing hydrogen
UW astronomer Blair Savage and two collaborators say they have discovered vast quantities of hydrogen that were cooked up in the Big Bang but previously remained invisible to astronomers scanning the empty blackness of space. Read More
University completes NCAA self-study
The university has finished a comprehensive review of intercollegiate athletics on campus as part of a year-long certification process by the National Collegiate Athletics Association. Read More
Campus police honor computer sleuth, others
Jeff Savoy, network investigator for the Division of Information Technology, and other campus community members have been honored by the UW–Madison Police Department. Read More
State OKs initial funding of BioStar
The state has authorized the university to begin planning a $27 million addition to the Biotechnology Center, the first step in a 10-year plan to modernize the biosciences campus. Read More
Statistician elected to NAS
University statistician Grace Wahba was elected May 2 to the National Academy of Sciences. Read More
Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships
A committee of faculty, students, staff and community members selected projects as Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships (WIF) for the next academic year. Read More
Awards round-up
Three named Guggenheim Fellows Three faculty have been awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships: Jill Banfield, professor of geology and geophysics; Robert J. Hamers, professor… Read More
Personnel honored for exemplary student service
Extraordinary service to university students has earned seven staff members and a three-office team awards from the university's Student Personnel Association. Read More
Park Street: The final frontier
Photo feature. Read More
New network fosters start-ups
A new investor network is ready to help campus researchers create the start-up ventures that transfer academic technology to the commercial sector. Read More
Calendar briefs
“Day on Campus’ planned The 40th annual “Day on Campus” Friday, May 12, will kick off the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Alumni Weekend. Presentations… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning TV5 Network Now Available The Department of French and Italian is pleased to announce that TV5, the International French-language television… Read More
For the Record
Policies and Procedures Conflicts of Interest No classified employee may solicit or accept from any person or organization, directly or indirectly,… 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
NOTABLE Hot metal Art Department students in protective gear pour molten metal into sculpture casts during a recent class. The… Read More