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Artist finds beauty in everyday objects
A UW–Madison graduate, Tad Gloeckler’s studies in natural resources and landscape architecture took a turn when he began a woodworking class. This sense of transformation,…
Composer fuses light, sound in Carnegie premiere
Composer Laura Schwendinger (right) collaborates with her lighting designer cousin, Leni Schwendinger. In March at Carnegie Hall, the pair will debut a major…
Academic Staff Professional Development grants available
All UW–Madison academic staff with 50 percent appointments or more are invited to apply for fiscal year 2011–12 Academic Staff Professional Development (ASPD) Grants for…
RSVP for March 9 Roundtable lunch
The University Roundtable series continues on Wednesday, March 9. Come and enjoy the company of colleagues for a delicious lunch and speakers on interesting topics.
Recent sightings: Ready, set, answers!
With their laptops fired up, UW–Madison academic advisors and Parent Program staff answered a steady stream of questions during a live web chat on…
Thyroid removal is safe and effective for Graves’ disease
Surgical removal of the thyroid isn't usually considered as the first option in treating Graves' disease, but a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study suggests that in experienced hands maybe it should be.
Curiosities: How high can bugs fly?
“We can pick up insects at 5,000 or 6,000 feet,” says Phil Pellitteri of the UW–Madison insect diagnostic lab. “But wind is a big…
Ancient Mesoamerican sculpture uncovered in southern Mexico
With one arm raised and a determined scowl, the figure looks ready to march right off his carved tablet and into the history books. If only we knew who he was - corn god? Tribal chief? Sacred priest?
UW Board of Regents approves coaching agreements
Bielema, Chryst to receive raises