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Get outside – it’s good for you
Even a short break from work can have benefits. Fortunately, campus planners are creating a growing number of options for a quick walk during a break, outdoor meeting space or lunch al fresco. Read More
Ceremony to honor John Muir, legendary preservationist
To recognize the 175th anniversary of the birth of John Muir, and to honor one of history's most influential preservationists, a plaque will be dedicated on Thursday, June 20 within sight of Muir's dormitory room in North Hall. The plaque recalls the naturalist's first botany lesson, received under a black locust tree growing next to the historic building. Read More
Researchers look to natural sources for organic meat preservatives
When Jeff Sindelar talks about the ingredients he's working with, you'd think he was making juice. Not quite. He's adding things like cranberry concentrate, cherry powder, lemon extract and celery powder to meat. Read More
Ward letter on Joint Finance WCIJ action
Below is a letter from Interim Chancellor David Ward delivered to Wisconsin legislative leadership on Friday, June 14. Read More
Industry helps create new potato breeding professorship
Advances in biotechnology such as DNA sequencing have helped speed the pace of plant breeding in many food crops, but applying these tools to the potato, which has an extra set of chromosomes, has been a bit more difficult. Read More
Grandparents gather for support at Waisman Center
You're not alone. It's a simple message but one that can provide great comfort. That is just part of what those who gather at the Waisman Center as part of the Grandparents' Network take with them following each meeting. Read More
Researchers unearth bioenergy potential in leaf-cutter ant communities
As spring warms up Wisconsin, humans aren't the only ones tending their gardens. Read More
PETA’s Mixed Martial Assault on Scientists
From the website, Speaking of Research. Read More
DeLuca to step down as provost, return to medical physics faculty
University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Paul M. DeLuca Jr. announced today (June 12, 2013) that he will step down as the university's chief academic officer and return to the faculty. Read More
Fotis will lead residence life in Housing
Fred Fotis has been hired as director of residence life at University Housing, replacing Kay Reuter-Krohn, who is retiring. Read More
Professor helps ‘Sesame Street’ reach children of imprisoned parents
For the past two years, psychologist Julie Poehlmann’s worked as an advisor for “Sesame Street” on developing materials that will help children with incarcerated parents and the people who are taking care of them. Read More
Professional degree a new tool for conservation leaders
In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges that demand novel solutions, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will soon begin accepting applications for a model graduate degree program to train tomorrow's conservation leaders. Read More
Bugher to retire after guiding University Research Park growth, success
Mark Bugher, who helped to mold UW–Madison’s University Research Park into an economic and technology transfer force admired nationally, plans to retire in October. Read More
Chalkboards invite ideas for Library Mall project
The academic year is over, but that’s not stopping Madison residents and visitors from writing on blackboards. Read More
First-year center welcomes two assistant directors
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE), within the Division of Student Life, has announced two new assistant directors within the office. Read More
Online + face-to-face = blended learning
Blended learning gets talked about a lot in today’s educational circles. But what is it? And why is everyone talking about it? Read More