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Many ways to keep up on Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympic games kick off Friday, Feb. 12, in Vancouver, and a large contingent of Wisconsin athletes will lead the U.S. charge to the medal stand.
Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember
Chocolates, flowers, jewelry and perfume? Mooning into your sweetie’s eyes (all the way to their deep, deep soul) through the candlelight? Done, and done to death. Make this Valentine’s weekend memorable with one of the following suggestions. Yes, symposia can be sexy! All events are free unless noted.
Scholar-physician juggles culture, care, compassion
A recent lecture in Walt Schalick’s History of Disability course covers the full spectrum of human-animal relationships. Service animals aren’t the only ones making an impact: Frogs with limb abnormalities can mark environmental change, while the physiology of hibernating bears could help researchers lessen bone loss in bedridden (human) patients.
Campus events mark Black History Month
To celebrate the rich culture and traditions that Black History Month honors, educational, artistic and social events have been scheduled across campus.
Professor teaches mechanical devices how to ‘see’
In her Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab, Nicola Ferrier, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is helping design the next generation of robots. They may not look like the anthropomorphic machines depicted in the movies, but these mechanical arms and manipulators are learning how to “see.”
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.
We Conserve: Be the We
This column features the We Conserve program and its work on campus.
Office of Admissions launches ‘Blogs’
The Office of Admissions just launched Wisconsin Blogs, a blogging project geared toward prospective students, their families and the UW–Madison community.
UW–Madison continues distinguished Peace Corps legacy
UW–Madison continues to add to its legacy as one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers. With 77 alumni currently serving in the Peace Corps worldwide, the university was ranked seventh in 2009 rankings, released Feb. 4. The University of Washington topped the list with 101 volunteers.