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Search committees named for high-level positions

November 17, 2010

Several search-and-screen committees for high-ranking university positions have been established and are beginning their work. Read More

Dance Department to take audience through time and space

November 17, 2010

he Dance Department celebrates its new autonomy as a UW department during UW–Madison’s Year of the Arts with its two-night Fall Faculty Concert Upswing at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More

Booksmart

November 17, 2010

Lessons amid the Rubble: An Introduction to Post-Disaster Engineering and Ethics (The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010) Sarah K. A. Pfatteicher, senior assistant dean in CALS and Honorary Fellow in History of Science Read More

Polish films featured at weekend festival

November 17, 2010

The Polish Student Association presents three days of films by Polish filmmakers Friday–Sunday, Nov. 19–21. Read More

Artists break down barriers between biology, biography

November 17, 2010

High above the din of traffic, a Lathrop Hall dance studio looks more like open gym at the Y. In sock-clad feet, 14 students slide across the wood floor. Some launch themselves at the wall, trying to pop balloons; others draw chalk outlines around each other, filling in the heads with a tight confluence of asterisks. Read More

New HR system will meet user needs

November 17, 2010

This is the first story in an ongoing series about the people behind HRS Read More

Early Music Ensemble entertains at ‘Tudor Tuesday’ Roundtable lecture

November 17, 2010

The December University Roundtable lecture will welcome the Early Music Ensemble on Tuesday, Dec. 7 Read More

State commission allows unit clarification petitions to proceed

November 17, 2010

Academic staff at some UW System campuses could be assigned to state employee unions without voting on whether to be included, the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission ruled last week (Nov. 11) Read More

UW–Extension’s new website improves access to programs, news and staff

November 17, 2010

UW–Extension has launched a website with easy-to-use navigation and reworked site content. Read More

Innovative and sustainable lighting solutions with global impact illuminated at Nov. 18 talk

November 17, 2010

While in the United States lights and electricity are ubiquitous, oil lamps and candles serve as the sole source of light for a quarter of the world's population. Read More

UW-Madison in top 10 in national study-abroad ranking

November 16, 2010

Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, an increase that exceeds the national average. What's more, they are choosing to study in previously non-traditional destinations such as China and India. Read More

Tandem Press Holiday Open House set for Saturday

November 16, 2010

Lovers of Tandem Press prints can enjoy a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More

Chancellor Martin reflects on November Asia trip

November 15, 2010

Chancellor Biddy Martin recently returned from a 12-day trip to Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei and reports that the university’s presence and visibility in East Asia is continuing to grow stronger. Read More

UW-Madison researchers win White House science awards

November 15, 2010

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among the country's most promising young researchers, according to the White House. Read More

New GreenHouse for sustainability nurtures community

November 15, 2010

Though enticing, the food spread across the tables is only part of the point of this meal. The two dozen students at this Global Food for Thought dinner are here to feed their minds as well as their stomachs. Read More

Curiosities: Why is Pluto not considered a planet?

November 15, 2010

Until 2006, astronomers had not carefully defined “planet,” says James Lattis, director of the UW Space Place. Asteroids were not considered planets because… Read More

November food drive unites campus against hunger

November 15, 2010

For several years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) has coordinated an NBC15 "Share Your Holidays" holiday food drive for families in need. This year, the organizers will join forces with other campus groups for an effort greater than the sum of its parts. Read More

Embryonic stem cell culturing grows from art to science

November 14, 2010

Growing human embryonic stem cells in the lab is no small feat. Culturing the finicky, shape-shifting cells is labor intensive and, in some ways, more art than exact science. Read More

Admissions decisions coming soon

November 12, 2010

Prospective students and parents are encouraged to continue to be patient waiting for UW–Madison admissions decisions — letters will be arriving in mailboxes as soon as possible. Read More