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Processor architect wins Eckert-Mauchly Award

May 20, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison computer sciences professor Gurindar "Guri" Sohi will be honored for techniques that contributed to the design of high-performance microprocessors.

Change coming to path use at Picnic Point

May 20, 2011

Beginning on Saturday, May 28, the gravel path that runs from the entrance to Picnic Point to the eastern tip of the point will be closed to bicycle riding.

UW-Madison oncology professor named Shaw Scientist

May 19, 2011

Two Wisconsin researchers, including a University of Wisconsin–Madison oncologist, have been named Shaw Scientists by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Liquid crystal droplets discovered to be exquisitely sensitive to an important bacterial lipid

May 19, 2011

In the computer displays of medical equipment in hospitals and clinics, liquid crystal technologies have already found a major role. But a discovery reported from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that micrometer-sized droplets of liquid crystal, which have been found to change their ordering and optical appearance in response to the presence of very low concentrations of a particular bacterial lipid, might find new uses in a range of biological contexts.

Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream

May 18, 2011

To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM

Webcast, research detail best practices in media making to improve immigrant health

May 18, 2011

New Routes to Community Health announces the publication of "Immigrant Media Making - New Voices for Community Health."

Smithies Symposium brings neuroscience all-stars to UW–Madison

May 18, 2011

Three highly regarded neuroscientists - two Nobel Prize winners and a National Medal of Science winner - will be on campus Thursday, May 19, to discuss their research on brain function and dysfunction at the UW–Madison genetics department's fourth annual Oliver Smithies Symposium.

Bousquet leads UW–Madison delegation to China

May 17, 2011

To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International…

Campus honors six with Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards

May 17, 2011

The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate has announced this year's Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards.

Conference to explore idea of popular sovereignty through key moments in U.S. politics

May 17, 2011

Popular sovereignty - the idea that ultimate political authority rests with the people - is today widely accepted as the basis for legitimate democratic government.

Wound-dressing idea enters international business-plan competition

May 17, 2011

Having been selected from 78 competitors from around the world, two University of Wisconsin–Madison students will travel to London for the finals of the LES (Licensing Executives Society) Foundation international business plan competition, held June 4.

Media advisory: UW–Madison furlough community service day

May 14, 2011

5/14/10 TO: Media representatives FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, 608-262-0930, forster2@wisc.edu RE: TIP/UW-MADISON FURLOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

Morgridges pledge to match graduates’ gifts

May 14, 2011

John and Tashia Morgridge did much more than deliver the charge to the graduates at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend. They announced that they have pledged to match each gift made by a member of the graduating senior class through the end of 2011.

Campuswide furlough day set May 16

May 13, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will close on Monday, May 16 as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees.

Multicultural Student Center presents first McDowell Alumni Achievement Award

May 13, 2011

Candace and Charles McDowell have been named as the inaugural recipients of an award named in their honor - the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award.

Live captioning available for commencement video streams

May 12, 2011

For the first time, each of UW–Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time.

Summer campus traffic and bus service advisories

May 12, 2011

Several new campus-area road projects and closures will begin soon and continue throughout the summer.