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State Nurses Get Wired With Library Grant
The Health Sciences Library, in collaboration with the School of Nursing, recently received a $25,000, one-year subcontract from the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Library to connect 14 public health nurses from south central Wisconsin.
Business Students To Manage $10 Million Fund
In 1970, students at UW–Madison's School of Business were among the first in the country to have the opportunity to manage 'real-world' equity portfolios.
Luis Rodriguez Free Lecture Tickets Available Feb. 5
Tickets to hear award-winning poet, journalist and critic Luis Rodriguez speak on Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theatre will be available…
Taiwanese Master of Identity Visits Campus for Screening
Personal identity in various guises will receive consideration in two examples of the New Taiwanese Cinema, screened at the UW–Madison Feb. 6 and 13.
UW Opera Performs Adaptation of Classic South African Tale
Absalom is facing trouble of the first water: deep, serious, vast and ultimately fatal. A black South African, he is accused of murdering a…
Three faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering
The accomplishments of two engineering faculty members and a computer science professor were recognized in February with election to the National Academy of Engineering.
UW Med Flight Program Adding 12-Hour Shift
With the number of requests for Med Flight now topping 1,500 a year, the UW Hospital helicopter program has placed its backup helicopter in regular service during peak times of the day.
Faculty Dance Affords Early Glimpse of Lathrop’s Remodeling
Audiences will get their first look at the first leg of the Lathrop Hall remodeling project at the UW–Madison Dance Program's faculty concert Feb. 26-28.
Conference Explores Transnationalism and Cultural Exchange Feb. 6-7
The Border Studies Research Circle, recently formed at UW–Madison to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, will host two campus conferences, one Feb. 6-7 on “Transnationalism, Travel…
Veterinary Work Isn’t Just for the Dogs These Days
Dogs and cats still dominate the patient list at UW–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine, but they're sharing more space with a new breed of companion critters, from ailing ferrets to sick lizards.
Study finds middle class shouldering more state tax burden
A UW–Madison study confirms it - over the past two decades, these families have faced the highest tax burdens in the state as Wisconsin's tax system has become less progressive.
Ten Finalists Selected for Interdepartmental Strategic Hiring
University officials are praising the initial response to the interdepartmental strategic hiring plan.
RAs May See Tuition Waivers as Soon as Fall
UW-Madison's research assistants could have their in-state tuition waived beginning this fall under a plan being developed for Chancellor David Ward.
Trouble-Shooting Can Be a Chore With Some Exotic Pets
Although Elmo wasn't in the mood for eating, he cooperatively gnawed on a plastic pipe while veterinarians searched for the cause of his…
Increase in Flu Cases Seen on Campus
The nation and Wisconsin are battling with an increase in cases of influenza, and UW–Madison isn’t immune. Despite administering flu shots to more than…
Grant Aims To Curb Tobacco Use Among Managed-Care Patients
A new $6.7-million program based at the UW Medical School supports studies of policies and practices that reduce tobacco use by members of managed-care organizations such as HMOs, PPOs and point-of-service plans.
La Follette Series Explores Land Use Policy
The Robert M. La Follette Institute of Public Affairs is sponsoring a series of sessions on land use planning -- issues that challenge policy makers at all levels of government.
UW Researcher Earns Award To Study Pediatric AIDS
A famous 1969 UW–Madison graduate who died from HIV infection acquired through a tainted blood transfusion is touching the life and work of a campus AIDS researcher four years after her death.
Stumptailed Monkeys May Find Home In Thailand
UW-Madison and Thailand officials continue to work together to create a new home for the UW–Madison stumptailed monkey colony housed at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Shuttle From Camp Randall, Special Lots Are Best Parking Bets
In order to reduce traffic and parking problems as you head to tonight's UW women's basketball game at the Kohl Center, consider taking the Madison Metro Bucky Bus from Camp Randall.