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What do genetics, plant infections, West Nile virus, the human brain and Bach have in common? Read More
New residence hall, with an environmental theme, rises on lakeshore
A new $17.3 million residence hall, temporarily named “New 32 Hall,” will be ready to house more than 170 students next fall. Read More
Regents alter enrollment guidelines, approve HR plan
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents made an important change to enrollment guidelines and cleared the way for implementation of UW–Madison’s HR Design strategic plan. Read More
Shared medical appointments: multiple benefits for patients, doctors
Micah Chan, clinical chief of nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, began conducting shared medical appointments for people with kidney disease two years ago. All groups have at least five patients and remain together from the first meeting. Read More
Five graduate students of color to be inducted into Bouchet Society
Five University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students of color - Patrick Brown, Sharee Light, Gregory Mosby, Chidi Obasi and Myeshia Price - will be inducted into the UW–Madison chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society in a ceremony during its annual conference March 1, 2013. They will also be inducted into the national Bouchet Society at its conference, hosted by Yale University, April 19-20, 2013. Read More
UW-Madison partners in $5 million grant to study philanthropy
The Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI), a collaboration of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the University of Chicago and Georgia State University, has received a $5 million grant that will be used to explore the motives of philanthropy and lead to new development strategies. Read More
Finalists to interview this week for director of physical plant
Three finalists will interview this week for the position of director of Physical Plant in Facilities Planning and Management. Read More
The Odyssey Project
This inspirational project has empowered more than 250 low-income adults to find their voices and get a jump-start at earning college degrees they never thought… Read More
Noted biologist to give free, public talks in Madison
Scott Gilbert, a professor of biology at Swarthmore College noted for using stories, images and analogies to get scientific points across, will give two free public lectures in Madison Dec. 12 and 13. Read More
Telephone talks with nurse can reduce hospital re-admissions
Weekly telephone contact with a nurse substantially reduced hospital re-admissions for high-risk patients, according to results of a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health study. Read More
Recent Sightings: December sun
On a sunny December day, pedestrians walk past the University Square complex and Student Services Tower at 333 East Campus Mall. Read More
Poehling named secretary of the faculty
Andrea Poehling has been selected as UW–Madison’s new secretary of the faculty, a position she will begin Jan. 1. Read More
Religious studies course to focus on environmental crises
A new "gateway" course in religious studies (RELS101, Religions in Global Perspective) will move beyond the traditional survey approach and give instructors leeway to choose a more timely and effective focus. The first edition, on religion and the environment, will be taught by Anna M. Gade, associate professor of religious studies and languages and cultures of Asia. Inside UW–Madison discussed the new course with Professor Gade. Read More
Memorial Union: Preserving character while improving an icon
When you change a campus icon like the Memorial Union, people notice. And when part of the building disappeared recently, some people really noticed. Read More
Doorways at UW–Madison help keep doors to learning open
A poster titled “Doors of UW–Madison,” features 25 images of iconic entranceways—including to the marble Rathskeller and Washburn Observatory—as well as more modern sites like Grainger Hall and the Biotechnology Center’s glassy facade. Read More
Badger Watch conference set Jan. 10
Badger Watch is the crime prevention program for the UW–Madison Campus. Read More
American Physical Society names five UW faculty fellows
Five University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among about 250 newly named fellows of the American Physical Society, an honor bestowed upon no more than half of one percent of the professional society's membership. Read More
Alvarez statement on Bielema’s departure
University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez issued the following statement Tuesday on the departure of Bret Bielema, who has been named head football coach at the University of Arkansas. Read More