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War-related climate change would substantially reduce crop yields
Though worries about “nuclear winter” have faded since the end of the Cold War, existing stockpiles of nuclear weapons still hold the potential for devastating global impacts. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Rutgers University have found that the climate effects of a hypothetical nuclear war between India and Pakistan would greatly reduce yields of staple crops, even in distant countries. Read More
Recent sightings: Fireworks for pediatrics patients
More than 250 pediatrics patients and their families were invited to the Pyle Center Rooftop Terrace and lakeside Alumni Lounge on campus for a… Read More
Student teams find winning recipe in national food competitions
The UW–Madison food science club has three new awards to add to its trophy case after spending this past week at the Institute for Food Technologists annual meeting in Las Vegas. The club fielded two teams in a Disney-sponsored collegiate food product development competition, and won first and second place for their innovative, healthy, kid-friendly products. Read More
Vision scientist Dr. David Gamm to lead UW Eye Research Institute
Dr. David Gamm, whose lab is internationally known for deriving human retina cells and tissue-like structures from human stem cells, has been selected as director of the University of Wisconsin Eye Research Institute (ERI). Read More
Recent sightings: Inside out
On June 21, 2012, catering staff set out glassware in advance of an event being held at the Chazen Museum of Art. Outside in… Read More
Update: Missing summer student has been located
The UW–Madison Police Department is asking for help finding a missing summer student. Donalvin Weatherby, 17 years old, of Milwaukee, is a participant in a summer program at the UW–Madison Campus. Read More
Dahlberg named interim executive director of Morgridge Institute for Research
James Dahlberg, emeritus professor of biomolecular chemistry at UW–Madison, has been named interim executive director of the Morgridge Institute for Research by the board of trustees of the nonprofit biomedical research organization. Read More
SAFEride cab service discontinued
The UW–Madison SAFEride Cab program that provided late-night taxi rides for UW students will end June 30, 2012. Read More
Designing microbes that make energy-dense biofuels without sugar
With metabolically engineered microorganisms hungry for levulinic acid, rather than sugar, a University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineer aims to create more sustainable, cost-effective processes for converting biomass into high-energy-density hydrocarbon fuels. Read More
Pyle Center to welcome pediatrics patients for rooftop for fireworks show
The Pyle Center, part of the UW-Extension Conference Centers, hosts educational classes and events. Most of them take place during the work week – meaning… Read More
Centennial celebration of the Camp Randall Arch is June 30
The Camp Randall Memorial Arch, located where West Dayton Street meets Randall Avenue, was dedicated in 1912 in remembrance of the 70,000 troops who trained at Camp Randall during the Civil War. On Saturday, June 30, a rededication ceremony will be held underneath the arch in celebration of its centennial. From 10:30 to 11 a.m., the 1st Brigade Band will perform, followed by the ceremony at 11 a.m. Read More
Persons with cognitive challenges share stories and hope
Living with cognitive changes will be the theme Thursday, June 28, at forMemory’s “Pathways to Hope: Right Foot, Left Foot, Breathe” event. A series of workshops and speakers will be featured from 12:30 to 9 p.m. at Town Center, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N. Orchard St. at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Finalists chosen for facilities planning and management post
Three finalists have been selected in the search for a new associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management at UW–Madison. The finalists are: Mina… Read More
Interim dean, advisory board named for international studies
Guido Podestá, associate dean of international studies and associate director of the International Institute at UW–Madison, will serve as interim dean of the Division of International Studies and Vice Provost for Globalization through the 2012-2013 academic year. He will work with 12 faculty members and administrators named to a board to manage recommendations on the division's governance and organization. Read More
Mission deliscious: A look at Babcock Hall ice cream
What makes Babcock ice cream so good to eat—and so good for science, students and industry? Read More
McAnulty named interim dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine
Jonathan McAnulty, a professor and chair of the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Surgical Sciences, has been named interim dean of the school, effective July 1, pending completion of the search process for a new dean. Read More
Work teams praised for providing framework of new human resources system
Bob Lavigna, UW–Madison's director of human resources and project lead, said he knew from when the HR Design project first began to take shape about a year ago that the university had an extraordinary opportunity to reshape its human resources system. Read More
Eastern segment of Observatory Drive to close July 5 for two weeks
Beginning Thursday, July 5, Observatory Drive between Park Street and the entrance to Lot 10 at the Education Building will be closed in both directions for approximately two weeks. Read More