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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UW-Madison competes in Big Ten Challenge to collect the most blood
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will compete in the inaugural American Red Cross Big Ten Blood Drive Challenge, which started Jan. 19 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 19.
New UW–Madison agronomist leads international corn-breeding project
When corn breeder Kevin Pixley arrived on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in November, one of the first things he had to do was learn to use the word "corn."
Med students make an impact on patients through research
Medical students don't have to wait until they become practicing physicians to make a positive impact on the community. There are numerous opportunities for students in the MD Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to get involved, from community service programs to student organizations.
Slide Show: In Loving Memory
Slideshow of Neha Suri memorial tribute.