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Analytical tool is focus of spinoff firm
A new company making a high-speed, accurate and user-friendly instrument that reveals the molecular structure of proteins, drugs, and other important materials is the latest spinoff from the University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry department.
Arboretum Local Products Fair encourages shopping ‘green’ and local
Holiday shopping will take on a local flavor at the fourth annual "Close to Home: Arboretum Local Products Fair" Sunday, Nov. 25 at the UW Arboretum.
Acting Peace Corps director to visit UW–Madison campus
Peace Corps Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet — accompanied by her husband, Steve Radelet, chief economist of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) — will be in Madison on Monday, Nov. 26, for two public appearances.
Union South wins sustainable building honor
The Wisconsin Union has announced that Union South has received a LEED Gold designation – one of the highest levels established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.
National political reporter to offer post-election analysis
Now that voters have written an ending to the grueling presidential campaign, the nation's political reporters will spend the next few weeks digesting the results and the lessons learned from the 2012 election.
Visiting authors argue for the single life
She writes candidly about being a single woman at age 39. He argues that "the second-class citizen" status of singles is unfair. Together, Kate Bolick and Michael Cobb are leading voices in redefining the social landscape. They are also old friends. On Thursday, Nov. 29 the two will appear as featured speakers in a Humanities Without Boundaries talk titled "Uncoupled: Kate Bolick and Michael Cobb Talk About Singles" at 7:30 p.m at the Conrad A. Elvehjem Building, 800 University Ave., room L160.
Meditation expertise changes experience of pain
Meditation can change the way a person experiences pain, according to a new study by UW–Madison neuroscientists.
Worldwide Universities Network hosts ‘Ideas and Universities’ virtual seminar series
The Ideas and Universities Project of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is sponsoring a virtual seminar series that brings together leading higher education scholars from around the world to consider the roles of universities in the global knowledge economy and the evolving identity of university teacher-researchers and their changing roles in institutions of higher learning.
Public opinion of wolves could influence hunt outcome
Illegal wolf kills typically spike during gun deer season, says UW–Madison environmental studies professor Adrian Treves, whether due to a sense of competition, fear, or simply increased opportunity.
Deer, wolf and hunting: Professor shines spotlight of data on a durable debate
When the Wisconsin gun deer season starts Saturday, Nov. 17, some hunters will be wondering about the impacts of the growing wolf population, and the first wolf hunting season in more than 60 years.
Martin takes over as director of the Center for the First-Year Experience
On Dec. 1, Carren Martin starts her new role as director of the Center for the First-Year Experience after serving as interim co-director for the past year.
Academic staff volunteers sought for campus committees
The Academic Staff Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on the approximately 40 campus committees that include academic staff members.
Wisconsin Singers stage 45th anniversary show
The Wisconsin Singers’ 45th anniversary show will premier on the Overture Capitol Theater stage on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.
Campus begins updating security cameras
As one of the nation’s newest hockey and swimming facilities, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Bahn Arena has cutting edge amenities that help it stand out from similar construction on other campuses.
Statement from Interim Chancellor Ward on Palermo’s Pizza issue
In recent weeks, there has been considerable discussion regarding a labor dispute between Palermo’s Pizza and some of its former workers.
Astrobiology consortium supported for additional five years
With the help of a new grant from NASA, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are guiding the search for signs of life on distant planets - while keeping their feet firmly planted on Earth.
Recent Sightings: The write way
Undergraduate Brooke Henze, left, meets with UW Writing Center instructor Eric Vivier at the Gordon Dining and Events Center satellite location to get help with a class assignment.