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UW-Madison to take part in national Ethnic Studies Week

October 4, 2010

Students and educators from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will join others from around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week from Oct. 4-8. Read More

Team receives funds to advance development of production method for medical isotopes

October 4, 2010

An acute shortage of a medical isotope needed by tens of thousands of medical patients daily will be addressed through a federal funding agreement reached Sept. 30 to advance pioneering technology developed at a Middleton, Wis., company and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Bioenergy choices could dramatically change Midwest bird diversity

October 4, 2010

Ambitious plans to expand acreage of bioenergy crops could have a major impact on birds in the Upper Midwest, according to a study published today (Oct. 4) in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Read More

Curiosities: Why does bad driving provoke road rage in otherwise rational people?

October 4, 2010

Road rage, or aggressive driving, is usually rooted in feeling of powerlessness and helplessness, says Darald Hanusa, a senior lecturer in social work at the… Read More

UWPD seeks info in Union burglary, damage

October 1, 2010

UWPD is investigating a burglary to the Outdoor Rentals Office of the Memorial Union that occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and 7 a.m. Oct. 1. Read More

Campus safety report now available

October 1, 2010

UW-Madison’s 2010 campus safety report and guide is now available on the new Web site of the Division of Student Life, http://students.wisc.edu. Read More

Documentary filmmaker’s work celebrated in Year of the Arts events

September 30, 2010

Errol Morris' Twitter bio lists writer, filmmaker and anthropoid... in that order. It's curious that an Academy-award winning filmmaker doesn't lead with that accomplishment. And anthropoid? A little digging into his work and it becomes clear that outsider Morris might feel he has just a toe or two in the human race rather than being all-in. Read More

Federal grant to bolster consumer financial education at UW–Madison

September 30, 2010

The Social Security Administration has awarded $3.1 million to support research on financial education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Improving the cutting edge

September 30, 2010

Tiny tools— small enough to poke an individual lens on a ladybug’s eye — are getting more durable, thanks to ultrathin nanocrystalline diamond coatings developed… Read More

Campus, city celebrate centennial of jazz legend

September 30, 2010

As a pianist, composer, arranger, educator and humanitarian, Mary Lou Williams (1910-81) gained a sterling reputation among her jazz peers. But to many outsiders, even jazz fans, she remained unknown and underappreciated. Her 1976 visit to the University of Wisconsin–Madison brought her work alive, but few pictures or recordings remain. Read More

UW Homecoming parade celebrates Wisconsin tradition

September 30, 2010

Legend says that on the eve of the first Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, the trophy went missing, and Bucky Badger organized a search party of thousands to march down State Street and find it. Read More

For first time, monkeys recognize themselves in the mirror, indicating self-awareness

September 29, 2010

Typically, monkeys don't know what to make of a mirror. They may ignore it or interpret their reflection as another, invading monkey, but they don't recognize the reflection as their own image. Chimpanzees and people pass this "mark" test - they obviously recognize their own reflection and make funny faces, look at a temporary mark that the scientists have placed on their face or wonder how they got so old and grey. Read More

Ethnic Studies Week kicks off with lecture on legacy of civil rights

September 29, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will join educational institutions around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week with a kickoff event today (Sept. 29) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in 4141 Helen C. White Library. Read More

Report casts world’s rivers in ‘crisis state’

September 29, 2010

The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis. Read More

Slide show: President Obama comes to campus

September 28, 2010

An estimated crowd of 26,500 filled Library Mall and surrounding areas, hoping to hear and catch a glimpse of the president, and experience firsthand what would soon be part of the UW’s history. Read More

UWPD releases official crowd count for Obama rally event

September 28, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Police officials estimated 26,500 people attended the President's Address on the UW campus. Read More

Madison Metro post-event bus service information

September 28, 2010

Following President Obama’s political rally, Madison Metro will be adding additional buses to enhance service on Routes 2, 3, 4, and 6. Buses will depart… Read More

Advisory: Library Mall update from UW–Madison

September 28, 2010

As of 4:30 p.m., Library Mall was more than two-thirds filled. Capacity inside the event area for President Barack Obama's Democratic National Committee political rally is expected to be roughly 12,500. Read More

UW-Madison Ph.D. programs near top of doctoral class

September 28, 2010

Twenty-three doctoral programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison rank in the top 15 percent in their respective fields, according to an assessment released today (Sept. 28) by the National Research Council (NRC). Read More