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Observatory Drive closure starts July 5
Observatory Drive will be closed between North Park Street and the entrance to Lot 10 at the Education Building for two weeks starting this Thursday, July 5. Read More
Lot 60 reopens after temporary closure
UW Police have temporarily closed part of Lot 60 on the campus’ west side Thursday morning and are urging people who park in the lot to seek alternative parking. Read More
UW scientists play key role in discovery of a new particle consistent with Higgs boson
Experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), aided by scientists from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, have narrowed the search for the elusive Higgs boson, discovering a new particle with a mass in the region of 125 GeV. Read More
Outstanding undergraduate writing rewarded by humanities alum
Sidney Iwanter, an 1971 history alumnus of the College of Letters & Science, likes to say he was too busy dodging tear gas canisters to be much of a student during his tenure at UW–Madison. Read More
Simmons, director of Wisconsin Idea Seminar for 19 years, retires
Miriam Simmons, longtime director of UW–Madison’s popular Wisconsin Idea Seminar, is retiring as assistant dean for Professional Development and Engagement in the Graduate School. Read More
Study finds WRS stable, recommends no changes to pension system
A report issued jointly this week by three state agencies recommends against the state implementing a defined contribution plan or an opt-out option in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Read More
Social media helps doctoral candidate reach out on research
For researchers, describing complex science to folks outside their discipline can be a tricky or even unpleasant experience. Read More
FP&M finalists to meet with campus community July 10-12
Three finalists for the position of associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will meet with members of the campus community July 10-12. Read More
Four UW–Madison students attending prestigious Nobel conference
Four UW–Madison students will meet with more than 30 Nobel laureates and 580 young researchers from around the world July 1-6 at the 62nd annual… Read More
Soaring temperatures raise risk of heat-related illness
With Madison-area temperatures expected to soar through the 90s on their way to close to 100 degrees this week, a UW Health emergency medicine physician says make sure you think about your health when you're enjoying the summer sun. Read More
Greenfield Summer Institute features Jewish memory and nostalgia
The Greenfield Summer Institute, sponsored by the George L. Mosse/Laurence A. Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, is offering a weeklong event of learning and fun… Read More
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