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Subtle Biotic Changes Have Big Environmental Impacts
By changing the composition of fish populations in a lake, scientists have found a switch by which the flow of carbon between lakes and the atmosphere can be turned on, off, or reversed.
Agricultural Engineering Visionary Dies
Hjalmar D. (Ham) Bruhn, emeritus professor of agricultural engineering, died July 1, 1997 at his summer cottage on Black Oak Lake near Land O'Lakes, Wis. He was 89 years old.
Construction Begins on Historic Red Gym
The first phase of the renovation of the historic Red Gym is underway. The building, which went up in 1894, will reopen in 1998 as a student services center.
UW Space Scientist Wins NASA Achievement Medal
Lawrence A. Sromovsky, Space Science and Engineering Center planetary scientist, has been honored with the NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal for leading the team responsible for the Galileo Probe instrument, the Net Flux Radiometer.
New Campus Information Technology Guidelines Approved
UW-Madison's Information Technology Committee and the Provost's Office have approved guidelines for appropriate use of campus information technology resources.
Follow the Volleyball Team on their Trip to Russia
The women's volleyball team has a Web site where they are posting a daily digital diary and photo album of their 21-day training and cultural trip to Russia.
University Theatre Stages Murder Mystery Musical
In his last University Theatre production, director John Staniunas guides the murder mystery musical ‘Something’s Afoot’ through a series of plot twists and elaborate…
Casting Call: UW–Madison National TV Spot
The university is looking for 50 of current and former students to appear in its new national TV spot, 'Anthem,' to be aired this coming fall and winter during broadcasts of Badger sporting events.
UW Prepares for U2
Here's some important information about parking, shuttle service, stadium rules and ticket sales for the U2 PopMart concert-goers who will take in the Wednesday evening, June 25, event at Camp Randall Stadium.
Arboretum Receives Gift of Land
A new reception and orientation hall for the UW Arboretum will become a reality, thanks to a gift of property appraised at $600,000 from local resident George Icke.
Roger Wyse Steps Down As Dean of CALS
Roger Wyse, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 1992, announced his resignation today, effective immediately.
Space Exploration Workshop Places Local Youths in the Role of NASA Engineers
Fourteen local 12- and 13-year-olds are getting the chance to experience first-hand what it is like to engineer a remote-controlled rover craft and guide it over a foreign terrain via computer-relayed commands.
Law School Addition, Renovation Earns Architecture Award
Recognizing its unique and challenging design, the American Institute of Architects' Wisconsin chapter has presented its highest award to the University of Wisconsin Law School for its recent addition and renovation.
‘Grandfather of American Legal History’ Dies at 86
Emeritus Law Professor J. Willard Hurst, widely regarded as the grandfather of American legal history, died at his home Wednesday from throat cancer. He was 86.
Worldwide Micromechanics Forum Coming to Madison
An international gathering of more than 150 scientists in Madison this Friday and Saturday will explore the latest in the quest to fabricate the world's tiniest machines.
Hoslet To Assist University’s State Relations Effort
Charles Hoslet, the executive assistant in the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and former chief legal counsel to Gov. Tommy Thompson, has been named special assistant to the chancellor for state relations.
NSF Gives UW-Based Internet Scout Project $3 Million Boost
With the help of a three-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the UW–Madison-based Internet Scout Project will continue to help educators and students everywhere on the World Wide Web 'surf smarter, not longer.'
Calorie Restriction Reduces Age-Related Muscle Loss
Researchers at UW–Madison have found that limiting calorie intake later in life can stall some of the muscle deterioration that normally accompanies aging.
Chancellor Ward Honors Community Partners
Chancellor David Ward hosted a ceremony on Thursday, June 12 to honor the hundreds of 'good neighbors' who have formed community service partnerships with the university.
Summer Forum To Probe Medical Ethics Issues
Five experts will talk about bioethics, cloning, genetic testing, death and dying, and the new health care system during a four-week forum on medical ethics, June l7-July l0. All lectures are free and open to the public.