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Panel issues report on research enterprise
A University Committee-appointed panel this week issued a number of recommendations regarding the needs and structure of UW–Madison’s research enterprise. Read More
WIAA tournaments impact parking, benefit campus, city
It's high school tournament time and the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Kohl Center is again hosting the WIAA wrestling, boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments. Read More
Cell phone drive raises money for domestic abuse victims
The University Subcommittee on Sexual Assault and Dating/Domestic Violence is hosting a cell phone drive until Monday, March 1 to raise money for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) of Dane County. Read More
Pecatonica River provides scientific basis for future restoration projects
Environmental groups annually spend upwards of $1 billion on projects aimed at restoring streams and former wetland ecosystems to their native states. Read More
Contest gives students chance to name the new south campus union
The Associated Students of Madison, working with the Wisconsin Union, will hold a contest to name the new Union building that is scheduled to be finished in 2011. Read More
Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu
Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study. Read More
Recent sighting: Freezing for Safety
Undergraduate student Andrew Bossler, along with other members of the UW–Madison cycling team, braves the chilly temperatures on Library Mall Feb. 19, to take… Read More
‘Almost Spring’ student dance concert set at UW–Madison
This week's University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program's student concert, "Almost Spring," is a showcase of creative original works by student choreographers. Read More
Communication conference to feature multidisciplinary research
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites the submission of original, nonpublished research papers to be presented at its 2010 "Communication Crossroads" conference on Friday, April 9. Read More
Open mic night part of ‘On, Wisconsin!’ contest
Are you eager to enter the "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube competition and win a trip to Las Vegas? Are you holding back because you don't want to deal with videotaping, uploading and other technical details? Read More
UW-Madison engineer joins national academy
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has included a University of Wisconsin–Madison engineer among its 68 newest members. Read More
“Wisconsin Reflections” to feature Leckrone, limited audience seating available
UW Marching Band director Mike Leckrone will appear in a new episode of “Wisconsin Reflections,” a university-produced Big Ten Network show that will be videotaped before a live audience at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Read More
Informational meeting set on campus utility construction
Utility construction projects planned for the UW–Madison campus during this spring and summer will be the topic of an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Memorial Union from 9-10:30 a.m. Read More
Demand for local food challenges distribution systems, report finds
Consumers' growing appetite for locally produced food presents both an opportunity and a problem for local growers. Read More
Knight’s four assists help U.S. women’s hockey team to Olympic win
The U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team scored an Olympic record seven power-play goals en route to a 13-0 victory over Russia in its second game of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games on Tuesday. Team USA improved to 2-0-0-0 with the win and secured a spot in the tournament's semifinal round. Read More
IceCube’s Antarctic season ends with success
As darkness settles over the South Pole and the Antarctic winter begins, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has something to celebrate: a great season on the ice. Read More
Committee seeks nominations for new human resources director
A faculty, staff and student committee searching for a new director of human resources is seeking applications and nominations for the position. Read More
UW-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives to host Wisconsin Teen Slam
Twenty-one high school spoken-word artists from southern Wisconsin will participate in a finale competition at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union Theater, 800 Langdon St. Read More
County health rankings expanded from Wisconsin to all 50 states
Where we live matters to our health. A first-of-its-kind report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlights this fact. The County Health Rankings, a collection of 50 reports - one per state - ranks all counties within each state on their overall health. Read More