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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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Badger Watch conference set Jan. 10
Badger Watch is the crime prevention program for the UW–Madison Campus.
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.
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.
Wills for Heroes project protects those who protect others
First responders, firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel who protect citizens from natural disasters and violent crime are called on to put their communities' safety before their own. Yet more than 80 percent have not prepared even simple wills, according to the national Wills for Heroes project.
Hurricane Sandy relief effort continues at UW–Madison
In the days and weeks since Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast, relief has come from many sources.
Virtually healthy: ‘CAVE’ lets researchers experience patients’ behavior
Every day, patients take prescription medications, monitor vital signs or blood glucose levels, and even administer their own preventative care in the form of exercise and diet choices. It’s important for health care providers to understand how their patients actually perform these activities — yet do so without invading patients' privacy. Virtual reality makes that goal a reality.