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Upcoming deadline for CIBER grant opportunity

March 2, 2011

The UW–Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) offers a Global Research and Curriculum Development grant program for faculty and academic staff with… Read More

Review begins for SMPH dean

March 2, 2011

A review is under way for Robert Golden, dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Review committee members include Phillip Certain (review… Read More

Dance Department, Arts Institute remember ’60s events with symposium

March 2, 2011

The Dance Department and Arts Institute announce the Sunlight Project and Symposium, a series of 10 events related to Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss’ “They Marched… Read More

Science editor to present neuroscience and public policy seminar

March 2, 2011

Bruce Alberts, editor-in-chief of Science, will present a neuroscience and public policy seminar, titled “Science and the World’s Future,” at 4 p.m. on Friday, March… Read More

Showcase returns for 12th year

March 2, 2011

UW–Madison’s 12th annual Showcase will feature more than 50 poster exhibits and optional breakout sessions focusing on ways to improve process on campus. The exhibits… Read More

Adapted fitness: Elite athletes, at any ability

March 2, 2011

Everyone’s an athlete Read More

New book shines light on relationships between mothers, nannies

March 2, 2011

Financial pressure, mothers’ role led to recent controversy Read More

Chancellor Martin’s statement on Governor Walker’s budget proposal

March 1, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday that Governor Scott Walker's proposed cuts to higher education in Wisconsin will be very difficult to absorb after years of cuts to the campuses. She is encouraged, on the other hand, by the governor's forward-looking proposal to give increased flexibility to UW–Madison, and, over time, other UW System institutions. Read More

Ecological adaptation likely to influence impacts of climate change

March 1, 2011

Animals' capacity to adapt is a factor in how they are likely to respond to changing climate conditions. Read More

Conference on politics of consumption returns to UW–Madison

March 1, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a conference this week examining the intersection of consumption, citizenship, media and marketing. Read More

Wisconsin boaters, anglers doing more to halt spread of invasives

March 1, 2011

Wisconsin boaters and anglers seem to be doing a better job of following rules aimed at curbing the spread of aquatic invasive species, according to the results of UW–Madison surveys taken in 2009 and 2010. Read More

Recent sightings: Black Men’s Forum

February 28, 2011

On Feb. 25, 2011, members of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM), a UW–Madison student organization, along with students from the Chicago Urban… Read More

100-Hour Challenge winners named

February 28, 2011

A dress made of rubber gloves, a xylophone constructed from PVC pipes and a coffee chiller fashioned out of discarded lab equipment were just three examples of entrepreneurial creativity submitted in this year's Wiscontrepreneur 100-Hour Challenge, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Corporate Relations. Read More

Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership

February 28, 2011

During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Read More

Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry

February 28, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop "green" techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry. Read More

UW-Madison artist wins international visualization challenge

February 28, 2011

Watch yourself around Kandis Elliot's art, because it may be smuggling things into your brain. Read More

UW-Madison trio named Leopold Leadership Fellows

February 28, 2011

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison professors are among only 20 academics from throughout North America chosen this year to participate in a prestigious environmental leadership and communications training program. Read More