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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. Read More
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. Read More
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.” Read More
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
We Conserve: Be the We
This column features the We Conserve program and its work on campus. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Classified Staff Child Care Grants offer hope and opportunities
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) has selected two recipients of the Classified Staff Child Care Grants. Read More
Search begins for new ombuds
The provost’s office is looking for a new ombuds. Ombuds Jane Voichick, who has been with the program since 2006, will step down April 1. Read More
Campuswide e-reimbursement implementation in progress
The e-reimbursement system is a collection of expense reimbursement tools that offers a simplified, consistent method to prepare the travel authorization/cash advance and/or expense report. Read More
Trip to Las Vegas is ‘On, Wisconsin!’ YouTube contest prize
The winners of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube contest will receive two travel packages to Las Vegas to attend the Badger football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 4. Read More
Competition set for 100-Hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge
What can you do with 100 hours and $15 in materials from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's surplus shop? Read More
People and Programs Campaign a big winner for School of Pharmacy
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy raised more than $22 million in its six-year People and Programs Campaign, topping its goal of $18 million. Read More
Location technology homes in on where stuff, people are
If you commute by mass transit in Madison or Chicago, Jignesh Patel can tell you, to the minute, when your bus will pull up to your stop. He can do this no matter the weather or traffic conditions. Read More
Recent sighting: University Bay Marsh
A stream of open water runs through the still snow- and ice-covered University Bay Marsh on Feb. 3. Photo: Jeff Miller… Read More
UW-Madison computer team gets honorable mention in world finals
A University of Wisconsin–Madison student computer team has earned an honorable mention at a world championship competition, held last week in Harbin, China. Read More
Slide show: On Thin Ice
It’s a familiar sight in Madison: fans streaming into Camp Randall Stadium on a game day Saturday. But this was no ordinary Saturday. On Feb. Read More
Student inventions featured in Innovation Days
Twenty-three inventions designed and built by 37 innovative students from across campus will be on display at the annual University of Wisconsin–Madison Innovation Days competitions, to be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12, at Engineering Hall. Read More
Researchers receive $9.7 million grant for program on sudden cardiac arrest
A multidisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison physiologists and cardiac specialists have launched a new program to study the mysteries of sudden cardiac arrest, thanks to a grant from the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute. Read More
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. Read More