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For plastics knowledge, India looks to UW–Madison engineers

February 21, 2012

One of the oldest and most respected polymer engineering research and educational programs in the United States is contributing its expertise to a new plastics university in India.

WSUM marks 10 years of student radio

February 21, 2012

WSUM, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s licensed student radio station, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week.

Early spring: Good for us, mixed bag for insects, plants

February 21, 2012

Madison’s warm weather may have made the outdoors more comfortable for people, but does it spell trouble for overwintering plants and bugs?

Recent sightings: Wonders of Physics

February 20, 2012

Physics student Blaine Law (right) uses the pressure of liquid nitrogen changing from a liquid to a gas to power a canon during a…

UW couple wins first leg of “The Amazing Race”

February 20, 2012

Major Dave Brown Jr., an assistant professor of military science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and his wife, Rachel, not only survived elimination on the Feb. 19 season premiere of “The Amazing Race,” but they placed first.

Madison-area youth invited to compete in Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam semi-finals

February 20, 2012

Top youth poets from Madison and Milwaukee are gearing up to compete for a berth on the 2012 Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Team, which will represent the state at the national Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival in California this coming summer.

Does history repeat? Using the past to improve ecological forecasting

February 20, 2012

To better predict the future, Jack Williams is looking to the past.

Proposed hunt poorly designed, says UW wolf expert

February 20, 2012

Legislation outlining a proposed state wolf hunt is likely to hurt wolf populations while failing to resolve existing conflicts with humans, says a UW–Madison wolf…

Blood drive aims to fight sickle cell disease

February 20, 2012

A blood drive set for Tuesday, Feb. 21 will underscore the importance of blood donation as a way to help fight sickle cell disease, or SCD.

Memorial fund established in honor of Anthony Shadid

February 17, 2012

Alumni and friends of foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid have established a memorial fund in his honor to ensure that his life and legacy lives on at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Black Men’s Initiative Forum set for Feb. 24-25

February 17, 2012

The Black Men's Initiative Forum on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 will help develop strong leadership through programs embracing this year's theme of "Building Capacity: Are You Equipped?"

Anthony Shadid: A journalist’s life remembered, a legacy that lives on

February 17, 2012

The world knew Anthony Shadid as a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who covered the Middle East. The University of Wisconsin–Madison knew Shadid when he was just a young journalism student on deadline for the Daily Cardinal.

Finalists named for UW–Madison business services post

February 17, 2012

Five finalists have been selected in the search for a new assistant vice chancellor for business services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration, said today.

Public meeting set on West Campus Cogeneration Facility

February 16, 2012

A meeting to present plans for an addition to the West Campus Congeneration Facility will be held on Thursday, March 1.

Mother of pearl tells a tale of ocean temperature, depth

February 16, 2012

Nacre -- or mother of pearl, scientists and artisans know, is one of nature's amazing utilitarian materials.

UW-Madison explores creation of College of the Arts

February 16, 2012

For the first time in several decades, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is considering the addition of a new college, the College of the Arts.

Couple with UW ties competes on “The Amazing Race”

February 16, 2012

It’s one thing to strategize from the comfort of your living room while watching hit reality show “The Amazing Race.” It’s quite another to be among the globe-trotting contestants.

Howard Zimmerman, pioneer in organic chemistry, dies at 85

February 16, 2012

Howard Zimmerman, a professor of chemistry from 1960 until his retirement in 2010, died on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a result of a fall.