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Star teacher takes a different approach to chemistry

December 10, 2009

In the well of the lecture hall, Cathy Middlecamp begins Chemistry 108, Chemistry in Context, with some encouragement: “This was your first exam, but you knocked it out of the park.” Before easing into the day’s topic, she tells a story showing that science is no stranger to real life.

Stay safe out there: Advisory issued on snowballs, snow clearance

December 9, 2009

To help assure the safety of pedestrians, snow removal crews and Madison motorists, University of Wisconsin–Madison safety officials are urging people to refrain from throwing…

Letter from Provost Paul DeLuca to deans on academic expectations following class cancellations

December 9, 2009

First, I hope everyone is tolerating the weather as well as possible! Which brings me to the issue at hand. Students, staff and faculty will…

Snow Action Day declared, UW inclement weather guidelines for employees detailed

December 8, 2009

With a winter storm forecast to bear down on Madison on Tuesday into Wednesday, here is some important information regarding snow removal and employee guidelines during inclement weather.

TIP/Weather expertise for snowstorm

December 8, 2009

To: Editors/news directors From: Terry Devitt (608) 262-8282, trdevitt@wisc.edu Re: TIP/Meteorological expertise for snowstorm The storm bearing down on Wisconsin may be of…

UW-Madison, Beloit partnership produces water-run scooter

December 8, 2009

At first glance, a 50-cc Vespa scooter and a squad car may not appear to have much in common.

Project helps seniors put lives on paper

December 8, 2009

A UW–Madison graduate student leads a workshop that will ultimately help participants at the Madison Senior Center write their own life stories.

TechShop students help nonprofits boost social-networking profiles, interactivity

December 8, 2009

College students have a reputation for spending countless hours updating their Facebook status, tweeting with friends on Twitter and watching online videos.

Madison Initiative accepts 114 second-round proposals

December 8, 2009

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has accepted 114 proposals for review for its second-round deadline on Nov. 23.

UW-Madison study ties lower hormone use to fewer breast cancer cases

December 8, 2009

Decreased use of post-menopausal hormones likely accounts for more than 40 percent of a dramatic, one-year decline in breast cancer incidence, according to a new…

Seasonal flu shots available for faculty, staff through Dec. 11

December 7, 2009

Injectable seasonal flu shots will be offered to faculty and staff at a number of campus locations next week, Dec. 7-11.

Badger fans travel with WAA to the Champs Sports Bowl

December 7, 2009

The Wisconsin Badgers are headed to the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 29, and loyal fans will follow the team as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) bowl tour.

Web chat to answer housing questions

December 7, 2009

Questions about housing for next year? We have answers!

Recent sightings: H1N1 vaccinations

December 4, 2009

Student Kemi Olarinde (left) receives an H1N1 influenza vaccination from University Health Services nurse Marsha Steffen (right) during the H1N1 FlashVax clinic held…

UW-Madison addresses Nike-Honduras issues

December 4, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin is asking Nike to act during the next four months to remedy troubling reports of workers' rights abuses at the factories of two of the company’s subcontractors in Honduras.

Event celebrates Park Street businesses, culture

December 4, 2009

Celebrate the Park Street corridor on Wednesday, Dec. 9, as part of the first-ever "Celebrate Park Street" event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Space Place in Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park St.

Greenhouse gas carbon dioxide ramps up aspen growth

December 4, 2009

The rising level of atmospheric carbon dioxide may be fueling more than climate change. It could also be making some trees grow like crazy.

Trees and skis: wintry weather coincides with campus events

December 4, 2009

With fresh snow blanketing campus, a pair of weekend events, a Christmas tree sale and a ski and snowboard resale, seem especially well-timed. Beginning on…

UW-Madison graduate wins Marshall Scholarship

December 4, 2009

A UW–Madison alumna has been named one of 35 Marshall Scholars.