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Planning moves forward on UW–Madison research animal forums
Planning is moving ahead on a series of community forums that aim to provide a window into the use of animals in research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Emergency evacuation drill scheduled
Scheduled emergency evacuation drills will be conducted on campus Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 21, 22 and 23. The day and time of evacuation for each building is… Read More
UWPD investigates Natatorium assault
The UW–Madison Police Department is seeking information about an incident that occurred around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Dr. Read More
Badger Volunteers signup deadline approaches
The deadline to sign up to join the Badger Volunteers is on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Read More
Sixth annual ‘Passing the Mic’ spoken-word series to feature Latin flair
Latin rhythms will set a flavorful beat for the sixth annual Passing the Mic spoken-word series Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Wisconsin Historical Society auditorium, 816 State St. Read More
UWPD conducts bicycle education and enforcement
For the next month, University of Wisconsin–Madison police officers will beconducting concentrated bicycle education and enforcement throughout the UW–Madison campus. Officers will conduct a… Read More
Court puts stem cell researchers back to work, for now
A panel of appellate judges removed barriers to embryonic stem cell research funded by federal grants in a decision Thursday, Sept. 9 reversing a suspension of funding ordered in August by another federal judge. Read More
U.S. Bank scores with UW–Madison Great People Scholarship support
U.S. Bank, a sponsor of Wisconsin Badger football radio broadcasts, will make a gift of $2,500 to the U.S. Bank Great People Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for each Badger touchdown scored this season at Camp Randall Stadium. Read More
Message from the chancellor regarding Pakistan flooding
The chancellor and the president of the Pakistani Students Association wrote a message to the campus community about the floods that hit Pakistan last month. Read More
Law School dean to step down, return to faculty
University of Wisconsin Law School Dean Kenneth B. Davis Jr. said today (Sept. 8) he will step down in September 2011 and return to the faculty. Read More
Competition invites students to invent the future of wireless technology
A new competition this year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will challenge students to discover and build the next big idea in wireless technology, a field that continues to transform the way the world communicates. Read More
New director takes over at Primate Center
It is not likely, by a long shot, to be his biggest challenge, but reorienting his collegiate athletic allegiances and keeping peace in the family will be one pressing priority for neurophysiologist Jon Levine, the Northwestern University researcher who takes the reins of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) this month. Read More
Dalai Lama trust to fund UW–Madison research on healthy minds
Securing research funding is always welcome news, but this one came with a unique twist. Read More
For the Record
Sept. 8–22, 2010 Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. CIBER announces Southeast Asia faculty… Read More
Communication key to ‘Distance’ production
In one sense, “Across a Distance” is the tale of two virtuosic performers, a boy-meets-girl romantic comedy and an intensely personal journey to turn an offhand thought into reality. Read More
Program brings Middle Eastern languages to life
This summer, campus learners included candy makers, bankers, teenaged musicians and visitors from around the world. Along the shores of Lake Mendota, one program taught its students about languages and cultures thousands of miles away. Read More
Office of Admissions, McBurney Center will move to new home in 2011
The Office of Admissions and the McBurney Disability Resource Center will soon move to a new home in the heart of campus. Read More
Milestones
The McBurney Center has welcomed three new staff: Ebonee Johnson will be interning with the center for the 2010–11 academic year. She is a doctoral… Read More
Unusual relationship forged via research commitment
In the nerve-wracking moments before he fired up the PowerPoint to defend his neurology dissertation on Sept. 3, Matt Wagoner could look into the audience at the Biotech Center and take comfort. Read More