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Law professor Jane Larson dies
The University of Wisconsin Law School is deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Jane Larson, Voss-Bascom Professor of Law, who passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home in Madison last week.
Media advisory/Rose Bowl events and contacts
To help journalists planning coverage of the Badgers at the 98th Rose Bowl game on Monday, Jan. 2, this advisory provides a summary of some…
New ad highlights UW–Madison ideas that have transformed the world
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni will find one more reason to be proud alumni during the Jan. 2 broadcast of the Rose Bowl game: a new commercial featuring some of their alma mater’s greatest contributions to the world.
School of Music hosts ‘Double Reed Day’ on Jan. 14
Each year, something a little out of the ordinary happens at the School of Music to launch the new year when oboists and bassoonists from miles around gather to enjoy an afternoon and evening devoted to the practice and performance of their instruments.
Celebrities give HEADRUSH a boost
What do Scarlett Johansson, Gerard Butler, Justin Timberlake and Eva Longoria all have in common? Along with other celebrities, they each recently posed for a new book to benefit "HEADRUSH," a brain cancer research fund at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.
University website follows the Badgers’ return to Pasadena
An interactive website will follow the Badger faithful as they head to southern California for the 2012 Rose Bowl - and connect with those who cheer the Badgers at home, wherever they are.
Campus projects OK’d by Building Commission
A number of University of Wisconsin–Madison projects were approved by the Wisconsin State Building Commission at its Dec. 21 meeting.
Deep freeze has yet to hit Madison lakes
Wide swaths of lawn aren’t the only odd sight on campus this late in December. There is still all kinds of open water on either side of Madison’s isthmus, as ice has yet to take hold on lakes Mendota or Monona.
Four receive honors from American Physical Society
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among 240 newly named fellows of the American Physical Society, an honor bestowed upon no more than half of one percent of the professional society’s membership.
Biomolecular chemist Paul J. Bertics dies at 55
Biomolecular chemist Paul J. Bertics, a member of the School of Medicine and Public Health faculty, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 22 at age 55.
Go Big Read invites works of art and creative writing inspired by ‘Enrique’s Journey’
“Enrique’s Journey,“ this year’s Go Big Read selection, sparked discussion and reflection across campus and the greater community. Now the book by Pulitzer Prize-wining author Sonia Nazario, will serve as an inspiration for works of art readers from UW–Madison and across Dane County create during the long winter break.
Discharge summaries play key role in keeping nursing home patients safe
Sending thorough and timely reports to nursing homes when a patient is discharged from the hospital could help promote patient safety during the early days after a hospitalization.
Vets for Vets receives national honor
Student Veterans of America recently honored Vets for Vets, a registered student organization at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as the 2011 Chapter of the Year for 2011 at its national conference.
Products for hockey, shelter win engineering design competition
Under the right circumstances, the undergraduate student teams that won a University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering design competition can either help protect a family from the elements or a hockey team from a scoring play.
Hold that thought? Scientists find sensor that may explain working memory
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers believe they now understand on the cellular level how working memory holds a piece of information — or thoughts linger.
Recent sighting: UW Mad Gaffers Holiday Glass Sale
Patrons browse a selection of glass artwork offered for sale during the annual UW Mad Gaffers Holiday Glass Sale at the glass lab at…