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Recent sightings: Prairie Burn
Representatives of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve and employees of Quercus Land Stewardship Services conduct a controlled prairie burn in the Biocore Prairie on Tuesday. Read More
Panel examines student assessment of nonprofit effectiveness
Students in Lori Bakken's interdisciplinary studies graduate course learned organizational evaluation skills while providing a solid answer to a growing conundrum: How can a nonprofit agency demonstrate its programs' effectiveness? Read More
UW–Madison law student helps resident escape fire
A University of Wisconsin–Madison student came to the aid of a stranger Sunday night when a stove fire broke out in an apartment complex. Read More
Climate change and the oxymoron of sustainable growth
Climate change, often viewed as a burden for future generations, is, in fact, a problem at hand, and a significant one, contends Rudy M. Baum, editor-in-chief of Chemical & Engineering News. Read More
Increased use of bikes for commuting offers economic, health benefits
Cutting out short auto trips and replacing them with mass transit and active transport would yield major health benefits, according to a study just published in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Read More
Percussion groups from South Korea, U.S. perform at Mills Hall
The Guest Artist Series at the School of Music presents the Academy Percussion Ensemble from South Korea and the U.S.-based Galaxy Percussion Group on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in Mills Hall. Read More
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant helps sustain DARE to completion
Whenever she appears on a popular statewide Wisconsin Public Radio offering, Joan Houston Hall can sense the hunger people have for regional sayings and their meanings. Read More
Wisconsin Idea Symposium focuses on partnerships for the public good
One of the featured events of UW–Madison's Year of the Wisconsin Idea will focus on "Principled Partnerships for the Public Good." Read More
Safety enhancements stem from workplace fatality
The July death of a University of Wisconsin–Madison electrician has led to several important safety procedures being reviewed and re-emphasized, safety officials reported today. Read More
Tombstone mystery solved
Just a step off Janet Niewold’s patio, surrounded by hostas and leaning against a neighbor’s garage, is the answer to a minor, but fascinating, graveyard mystery. Read More
City seeks faculty, staff to help students vote
The city of Madison clerk’s office is seeking UW–Madison faculty and staff to serve as special registration deputies to provide assistance to students as they exercise their right to vote in upcoming elections. Read More
Torphy memorial scheduled for Nov. 10
A memorial event has been scheduled for the late John Torphy, former UW–Madison vice chancellor for administration. It will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 from 3-6 p.m. in Great Hall of the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison. Read More
Administrative Excellence forum examines opportunities, efficiencies
In a time of decreasing state support for public universities, UW–Madison officials say the time is now to seize opportunities provided by the flexibilities granted to the campus to create budget efficiencies. Read More
State concealed carry law takes effect
Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law takes effect today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, and it brings important changes to rules on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Education Building renovations win top environmental ranking
The 111-year-old Education Building’s recent renovations have given the building new life and made it the first and only building in the UW System to receive the highest ranking for a green-built building: LEED Platinum. Read More
For land conservation, formal and informal relationships influence success
During the past decade, voluntary contracts called conservation easements have become a popular method for conserving land. Read More
Study evaluates bat deaths near wind turbines
It's something of an ecological murder mystery - countless numbers of bats are turning up dead near wind farms. But what is killing them? Read More
UW System President Kevin Reilly discusses state budget lapses
I encourage you to work collaboratively with your shared governance groups, your chancellors, and other campus/institutional leaders to advocate for the UW System’s vital educational mission. In the midst of the economic restructuring our country faces, your work is more important than ever, and it’s worth fighting for. Read More
Launch of new satellite will sharpen weather observations
From a launching pad at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base our newest weather satellite rose into orbit this morning, buoyed by know-how from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's atmospheric and space science community. Read More