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Universities included in CIRTL Network
The following 25 universities will be included in the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Network, it was announced today (Oct. 10). Read More
Research explores virus movement in Madison groundwater
According to the conventional wisdom, drinking water taken from a deep aquifer protected by a semi-permeable layer of rock should be protected from many contaminants, including viruses. Read More
Recent sightings: An autumnal terrace
Photos by Jeff Miller During an unusually mild autumn season, the changing color of oak leaves frame a view of a man… Read More
University, private-sector collaboration brings Bucky Wagon back for Homecoming
Decades of rust, bent running boards and unreliable cable brakes and steering aren't suitable for a campus icon. Read More
Psychologist to explain 3-D perception to National Geographic audience
Bas Rokers, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will illustrate how our brains process visual motion and depth during the three-part National Geographic television series "Brain Games." Read More
Decade of effort yields diabetes susceptibility gene
Ten years of meticulous mouse breeding, screening and record-keeping have finally paid off for Alan Attie and his lab members. Read More
IceCube Research Center names first Bahcall Fellowship winners
The IceCube Research Center (IRC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has selected two promising astrophysicists as the first recipients of the John Bahcall Fellowship for neutrino astronomy. Read More
Electricity from the nose: Engineers make power from human respiration
The same effect that ignites your gas grill with the push of a button could one day power sensors in your body via the respiration in your nose. Read More
Eleven professors appointed to named professorships
Eleven distinguished faculty members have received named professorships, some of the highest honors for established faculty. Read More
Pro Arte Quartet turns 100, celebrates with new commissions, free concerts, lectures
To celebrate its centennial year, the Pro Arte Quartet has commissioned original works from four contemporary composers, all of which will be given their world premieres during the 2011-12 season. Read More
UW–Madison celebrates a century of Homecoming
Bucky Badger is among those celebrating 100 years of Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to the tune of "Bucky Badger's 100 Greatest Hits," this year's Homecoming theme. Read More
Clocking the mosh pit of interstellar space
The space between the stars in the Milky Way and all other galaxies is full of dust and gas, the raw materials from which stars and planets are made. Read More
Interim Chancellor Ward’s appointment extended
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced today that he is extending UW–Madison Chancellor David Ward’s interim appointment to two years. Read More
Utility project at Charter Street and Observatory Drive nears end
The underground utility project at North Charter Street and Observatory Drive should be completed by mid-October, says Rob Kennedy of Transportation Services. Read More
John Torphy, former vice chancellor, passes away
Former UW–Madison Vice Chancellor for Administration John Torphy, a long-time state and university official known for his brilliant mastery of budget issues, died in Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday, Oct. 2. Read More
Ward looks to “self-help” in tough budget times
Although the University of Wisconsin–Madison faces stiff budgetary challenges, Interim Chancellor David Ward told the Faculty Senate Monday that there are avenues of “self help” available to lighten their impact. Read More
Employees: Details on health insurance co-pay, benefit enrollment period
The annual benefit enrollment and change period for employees is under way, and recent state legislation has brought significant changes. Read More
UW–Madison observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October marks national Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the campus is working to provide a host of events to educate UW–Madison students and provide support for victims. Read More
Chazen Museum of Art announces grand-opening events
On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23, the Chazen Museum of Art celebrates the grand opening of its expansion with open houses from noon–5 p.m. on both days. Read More