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FDA-approved drugs eliminate, prevent cervical cancer in mice

November 9, 2009

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have eliminated cervical cancer in mice with two FDA-approved drugs currently used to treat breast cancer and osteoporosis.

Now hear this: Mouse study sheds light on hearing loss in older adults

November 9, 2009

Becoming "hard of hearing" is a standard but unfortunate part of aging: A syndrome called age-related hearing loss affects about 40 percent of people over 65 in the United States, and will afflict an estimated 28 million Americans by 2030.

UW launches study of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

November 9, 2009

Zimmermann scholarship assists UW–Madison student

November 9, 2009

The family of the late University of Wisconsin–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann has awarded a scholarship to financially assist a UW–Madison freshman from Marshfield, Wis.

Chancellor announces first Madison Initiative awards

November 6, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oversight Committee have identified eight proposals, ranging from an electronic system designed to capture notes of student meetings with advisers to College of Letters & Science faculty lines, to become the first recipients of funding from the innovative program.

Bringing ‘bioneers’ to Wisconsin

November 6, 2009

Bioneers, a leading-edge environmental movement that uses solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity to support sustainable lifestyles and communities, will be introduced to Wisconsin at a Nov. 13-14 conference in Fitchburg.

Author speaks on the power of young entrepreneurs

November 6, 2009

Author and veteran business journalist Donna Fenn will be at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the week of Nov. 9 as the fall Business Writer in Residence, a program that brings nationally known business writers to campus to interact with students.

Nominations for Go Big Read sought

November 6, 2009

Planning is under way for Go Big Read’s sophomore year, and nominations are now being accepted for next year’s book selection.

More than 700 Wisconsin students to attend World Languages Day

November 5, 2009

For some of Laura Koebel's students at Plymouth High School, "ethnic" food means a Hawaiian pizza. So an excursion to an East African restaurant such as Buraka, on State Street, is the perfect way to cap off their trip to World Languages Day.

History professor writes definitive Woodrow Wilson biography

November 5, 2009

After a meteoric rise to the nation’s highest office, a new president working to make major structural changes to government and the economy enjoys majorities in Congress, but faces an unwillingness from opponents to cooperate with him.

Portraits reveal stories behind Vietnam veteran experiences

November 5, 2009

The faces could be easily forgotten — just middle-aged folks showing what time and gravity can do to hairlines and smooth cheeks. But these faces reveal much more. These are faces of Vietnam veterans from Wisconsin. Defiant, somber, proud, their experiences in the war can be read in their connection with the camera, daring us to look away.

Students take environmental messages, activism local

November 5, 2009

The Tales from Planet Earth film festival this weekend, Nov. 6-8, will screen some 50 environmental films from around the world that explore how stories told through film can influence our understanding of, and relationships to, nature.

‘On, Wisconsin!’ anniversary events to continue

November 5, 2009

It wouldn’t be an occasion without cake, song, proclamations and merriment, and two events continuing the “On, Wisconsin!” anniversary celebrations will satisfy those requirements as the Badger Band and UW–Madison Concert Choir honor the song.

“On, Wisconsin!” anniversary events continue

November 5, 2009

It wouldn't be an occasion without cake, song, proclamations and merriment, and two events continuing the "On, Wisconsin!" anniversary celebrations will satisfy those requirements as the Badger Band and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Concert Choir honor the song.

Statewide value-added system to launch this week

November 4, 2009

Administrators from Wisconsin school districts are working with education researchers at University of Wisconsin–Madison to learn how to use a new student growth measure.

First employee seasonal flu clinics begin

November 4, 2009

UW-Madison is offering a series of seasonal influenza vaccine clinics for faculty and staff. In a change from previous years, only the nasal spray version of the vaccine is available at a series of November clinics, with delivery of the injectable version now expected in early December.

For the Record

November 4, 2009

Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.

Q&A: Taking a new perspective on global health

November 4, 2009

Last month, representatives from 58 U.S. universities gathered to talk about the accomplishments and challenges associated with the global health initiatives on their campuses. Cynthia L. Haq, professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health and director of UW–Madison’s Center for Global Health, and Karen Solheim, clinical professor at the School of Nursing, attended this inaugural meeting of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health.

Faculty choreographers collaborate on show

November 4, 2009

The “thinking dancer,” a concept long embraced by the Dance Program, takes on new meaning in the program’s Fall Faculty Concert, SPLASH!, at 8…

Celebrate season with Wisconsin Union Tudor holiday concerts

November 4, 2009

Enjoy a night of fine dining, old English pageantry and choral presentations at the Wisconsin Union Dec. 2–6 and 8–9 with the Tudor dinners.

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