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Classes in the park unite middle schoolers with college students, nature
Trish O'Kane had reached a dead end. It was her first day teaching a capstone course in environmental studies at the Nelson Institute, and she was ready to forge ahead with a two-hour "college-style" lesson plan.
Choral Union, Chamber Orchestra to perform Kyr’s ‘Passion’
In its 120 years of existence, the UW–Madison Choral Union has established a reputation for performing major choral compositions by well-known masters. But the Choral Union has also presented contemporary compositions and will do so Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 when it performs Robert Kyr’s “Passion According to Four Evangelists.”
Business, human ecology schools open experimental, collaborative lab
Faculty and students from two UW–Madison schools are celebrating the opening of a new experimental lab — a collaboration between the School of Human Ecology and the Wisconsin School of Business to create a learning and research community within the university.
Retiring Reuter-Krohn has seen many changes in University Housing
Kay Reuter-Krohn started at University Housing on July 7, 1982, as a live-in student affairs coordinator who supervised house fellows at Witte Hall.
Campus energy conservation, recycling efforts show measureable gains
As the nation recognizes Earth Day on April 22, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating ongoing strides toward improving campus sustainability.
Madison startup company mounting two-pronged attack against influenza
As a new type of "bird flu" causes deaths and worries in China, a Madison startup is attacking the problem on two fronts. FluGen, under the scientific guidance of University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a world authority on influenza, is moving ahead with a better way to deliver existing vaccines and a novel "universal" flu vaccine.
Adult students honored with scholarships and awards
A total of 24 UW–Madison nontraditional and returning adult students will be honored April 24 with scholarships having a total value of $70,000.
Stem cell transplant restores memory, learning in mice
For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been transformed into nerve cells that helped mice regain the ability to learn and remember.
The Gift
This episode of Forward Motion follows retired Navy captain Wayne Bergeron as he travels from his home in Maryland to Madison, Wisconsin in hopes of…
Humans vs. Zombies alters Friday game plans
Organizers of UW–Madison’s Humans vs. Zombies game have voluntarily proposed changes to the final round of play on Friday, April 19.
Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing
The following is a statement from Dean of Students Lori Berquam, posted on Friday, April 19: “We know that for many of our students, faculty…
Campus mourns death of Kenneth Newman following accident
Kenneth Newman, 63, an instrument maker with the Physical Plant Machine Shop, died Tuesday, April 16 when a loading dock lift fell on him while he was conducting repairs on the unit at the Art Lofts on North Frances Street.
Bioethics forum plumbs creativity’s scientific side
The 12th annual International Bioethics Forum, "Creative Insight: Further Studies in Human Consciousness," will be held April 25 and 26 on the Promega Corporation campus.
Cancer-screening software wins wireless competition
A software program for screening for cervical cancer, particularly in developing countries with limited resources, earned the top award and $10,000 in the Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW-Madison journalism school celebrates alumni achievements
The winners of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication's annual alumni awards reflect the range of skills and expertise that are fostered among students in the school.
Creative energy harvest and storage ideas top Energy and Sustainability competition
Rest a laptop computer on your lap for any length of time and you'll quickly appreciate how much heat it generates.
Five Questions with Marie-Louise Mares
Growing up in Australia, Marie-Louise Mares didn’t have a television. Even then, she still got the occasional glimpse of “Sesame Street.”
UW analysis shows learning impact of ‘Sesame Street’ around the world
According to a soon-to-be published meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, watching international co-productions of “Sesame Street” has a positive effect on children’s learning and is an “enduring example of a scalable and effective early childhood educational intervention.”
Mellon Foundation awards grant to develop new careers for humanities Ph.D.s
What do you do with a doctorate in medieval history if there are no teaching positions or you want to reach a wider audience? With a $1.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Center for the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will develop career opportunities beyond academia for humanities doctoral students. The grant also will support faculty and students who reach out to the public with their work.