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WARF, GLBRC join forces on homegrown clean technologies
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) have joined forces to promote "clean" technologies invented at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Recent sightings: Bascom Hill repeats
Undergraduates Luke Justinger (green shorts) and Matt Kvalo run a series of wind sprints up a Bascom Hill walkway on Sept. 23, 2009. When…
Curiosities: Why is it that often foods with the least nutritional content taste the best to people?
It depends on how you define nutrition, says Franco Milani, an assistant professor of food science. The word “nutritious” may mean a food…
Two assistant professors receive Cottrell Awards
Two UW–Madison professors have been selected as 2009 Cottrell Scholars by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation dedicated to promoting university research and education
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.
DoIT offers opportunity to recycle computer parts easily, safely
Getting rid of old computer parts can often seem like a hassle. The hazardous materials found in old components can spread if the components are discarded in a landfill
Auditions set for ‘UW’s Got Talent’
The Wisconsin Singers, with the Homecoming Committee, will sponsor the second annual talent show, “UW’s Got Talent!” Ten finalists will be chosen through preliminary auditions and will compete head-to-head live as a part of this year’s Homecoming activities in Mills Hall on Friday, Oct. 9.
Learn more about campus climate issues at academic staff brown bag
An upcoming brown bag will give academic staff members a chance to talk more about issues related to campus climate in the workplace. The brown bag, sponsored by the College of Letters and Science Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI), is designed to give academic staff members a chance to ask Ruby Paredes, assistant vice provost for diversity and climate, questions.
Board of Regents approves Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
The Board of Regents has approved a proposal for the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
Arts forum spotlights prominent arts, culture leaders
The Arts Enterprise Forum, presented by the Arts Institute and the UW–Madison Arts Enterprise, offers an opportunity for the Madison community to hear and interact with three nationally respected leaders who are reshaping arts and culture.
Former Norway prime minister to visit campus for symposium
The Lubar Institute for the Study of the Abrahamic Religions (LISAR) will host the symposium “Negotiating Religion Internationally” from 2–4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union.
OCR releases 2008–09 annual report
When Zoe Moore, innovation network manager for Vestas Global Research, was challenged with the task of forming a partnership with UW–Madison, where did she turn…
Proving the obvious: Four questions for psychologist Seth Pollak
It’s the oldest complaint in the book: Researchers are getting paid to explore the obvious. Diabetes is harmful, but sleep is good for us. We drink more when drinks are cheap. Men are more interested than women in “one-night stands.”
Flu vaccine encouraged for all faculty, staff
With the campus outbreak of H1N1 influenza heading into a third week, UW–Madison faculty and staff are encouraged to learn about and take advantage of upcoming vaccination opportunities.
Biologist does the math to get inside cells
David Baumler’s computer is full of bugs, but the UW–Madison Genome Center scientist isn’t the least bit worried about it. That’s because Baumler’s bugs aren’t the malicious, viral kind, but elegant mathematical representations of bacteria that are taking the study of cells out of the Petri dish and into the PC
Be the We
We Conserve is about building campus partnerships at UW–Madison to help protect the environment; an innovative composting project is just one example of a collaboration that works.