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University breaks ground on Energy Institute

December 8, 2010

Construction has begun on a $50 million new home for the Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) on the site of the old University Health Services Building. Read More

‘Mann of the Shadows’ tribute to director Anthony Mann

December 8, 2010

Cinematheque’s “Mann of the Shadows” series will continue as a tribute to director Anthony Mann. Read More

What are you reading?

December 8, 2010

For years, we’ve shared noteworthy books with our readers. Now, it’s your turn! New or old, fiction or nonfiction – tell us the name of a book (or a few) that you’ve recently enjoyed, why you chose it and what makes the book memorable to you. Read More

Chemist thrives on teaching, ‘potential for new discovery’

December 8, 2010

No one likes traffic problems, and it turns out cells are no different. Read More

Milestones

December 8, 2010

Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri was voted president-elect of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Shakhashiri will serve on the ACS board of directors for a three-year… Read More

Knetter looks ahead as new UW Foundation president

December 8, 2010

When he became president of the UW Foundation on Oct. 16, Michael Knetter was doing what has become natural: pursuing an opportunity he saw as important. Read More

Building literacy skills, friendships on Allied Drive

December 8, 2010

Miles from Bascom Hill, UW–Madison senior Lauren Chenevert’s Monday afternoon class takes place on a rug shared with 14 antsy third-graders. Her textbook: “Never Smile at a Monkey” by Steve Jenkins. Read More

Coming up on the Big Ten Network

December 8, 2010

UW–Madison has regularly scheduled program time slots on the Big Ten Network. Look for our academic programming at noon on Tuesdays and at 3 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Read More

Space still available for Badger Watch conference on Jan. 6

December 8, 2010

There are still spaces available for the fifth annual Badger Watch Safety Conference on Thursday, Jan. 6. Read More

Partners in Giving raises $1.4 million

December 8, 2010

Although the 2010 Partners in Giving campaign has officially come to a close, there is still time to contribute. Read More

Ombuds available to all faculty, staff

December 8, 2010

>The ombuds office is a resource for faculty and staff looking for an informal, impartial, confidential and independent option to discuss workplace disputes. Ombuds listen to faculty and staff concerns, clarify procedures, discuss options and act as intermediaries to resolve problems if needed. Read More

Willow Creek pedestrian bridge renamed

December 8, 2010

The pedestrian bridge that crosses Willow Creek near the Natatorium will soon be known as the Harman Bridge. Read More

Committee named for CIO search

December 8, 2010

A search-and-screen committee has been created to aid in the identification and selection of a new vice provost for information technology/chief information officer for UW–Madison Read More

Virginia Horne Henry Fund accepts applications

December 8, 2010

The Virginia Horne Henry Fund for Women’s Physical Education provides money for an annual competition in a number of activities related to women’s physical education, activity and movement, including special programs, new course development, research support, visiting scholars/experts and student support. Read More

Provost’s office requests Baldwin grant proposals

December 8, 2010

The provost’s office is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff and students for the spring 2011 Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment competition. Read More

Sunday’s cancellations due to blizzard

December 8, 2010

1:30 p.m. update: If you have information about campus event cancellations or service changes as a result of the weekend blizzard, email chancellor@news.wisc.edu. The list… Read More

UW-Madison study of class of ’57 becomes leading research on aging

December 7, 2010

During the last 50 years, participants in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study have helped researchers explore the experience of careers, family life, family and education in America. Read More

Good grades in high school linked to better health, study finds

December 7, 2010

The "A" grades that high-schoolers earn aren't just good for making the honor roll - they also make them healthier as adults, too. Read More

High school students of Arabic visit UW–Madison

December 6, 2010

A campus visit on Wednesday, Dec. 8, by 30 high school students of Arabic will unite a U.S. Department of State program and several language and culture initiatives at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Recent sightings: Hoofer Resale

December 6, 2010

People shop for bargains on new and used cross-country ski boots and related gear during first day of the two-day Hoofers 47th Annual Ski… Read More