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Fruits of inspiration: Recent WARF patents
During the past 75 years, WARF has built a reputation on some high-powered patents. Here's a sampling of a promising new generation of patents, in various stages of development by WARF.
Recent sightings
Up a tree Spencer Cronk, a university sophomore, goes out on a limb near one of the lakeshore residence halls on a…
University to review sweatshop monitoring proposals
A student-drafted proposal to end sweatshops is a "viable option" for the university to consider, Chancellor David Ward says.
Who knew?
by Eileen Gilligan Q. Of the 40,610 students enrolled at UW–Madison this year, how many are from other countries?…
Elvehjem retrospective samples Wilde’s world
A master of oil painting and silverpoint drawing, retired UW–Madison artist John Wilde is one of Wisconsin's most respected artists. Now the first full-scale retrospective of Wilde's work, "Wildeworld: The Art of John Wilde," has been organized by the Elvehjem Museum of Art and debuts this month.
Checking tree stands improves hunter safety
As hunters head for the woods this fall, UW Hospital officials remind them: Tree stands can be a valuable tool for deer hunters, but they have the potential to cause a serious accident.
Infant care program to celebrate opening
The Office of Campus Child Care will celebrate the opening of a new infant care program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 9.
American Education Week event features James Comer
A speech by school reformer James Comer, a professor of child psychiatry at Yale University, will cap American Education Week activities sponsored by the School of Education.
Drug shows promise in fighting brain tumors
Early results from an ongoing cancer drug study shows that a new agent, Xcytrin , demonstrates a high response rate and is well-tolerated in patients with brain metastases - brain tumors that originate from cancer in another part of the body.
Klemme named CALS extension dean
Richard Klemme, professor of agricultural and applied economics and director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, has been named associate dean for agriculture and natural resources extension, a joint position between the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Cooperative Extension.
Teresa Smith to head oncology nursing services
Teresa D. Smith has been named the program director for oncology nursing services at UW Hospital and Clinics.
Cooperative leader Torgerson honored at library dedication
UW-Madison's Center for Cooperatives Library, which recently joined the Taylor-Hibbard Library in Taylor Hall, was officially dedicated as the Truman Torgerson Cooperative Collection in a ceremony held there Friday, Oct. 15.
Finalists named for UW–Madison technology post
Four finalists have been named in the search for a new director of the Division of Information Technology and campus chief information officer.
College Library holds pumpkin contest
UW-Madison College Library staff members are offering a $60 reward to students for guessing the weight of a massive pumpkin.
Final fall enrollment exceeds 40,600
The university has enrolled 40,610 students this fall, a 1.2 percent increase from the 40,109 students enrolled in fall 1998. The total…
Biodiversity as insurance in the face of change
It has been a truism, long held by scientists, environmentalists and others, that biological diversity and the intricate, interdependent web of biological relationships it…
Barbara Ehrenreich visits campus
Noted writer, essayist and wit Barbara Ehrenreich will lecture on campus Oct. 18 and 21. Ehrenreich will talk about “Carnival, Revolutions and…