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Workshop to explore global labor standards

October 19, 2009

During the past decade, efforts to improve labor standards in global supply chains have focused on encouraging retailers and manufacturing firms to adopt private voluntary codes of conduct monitored by professional auditors and non-governmental organizations.

Carbon nanotubes may cheaply harvest sunlight

October 19, 2009

A new alternative energy technology relies on the element most associated with climate change: carbon.

German Club to build, tear down ‘Berlin Wall’

October 19, 2009

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the University of Wisconsin–Madison German Club will take it down again.

Rare flu leads to rare lung transplant for Omaha native

October 16, 2009

Tyler DeGand was a healthy 14-year-old boy. Then, suddenly, in March of this year, he wasn’t. Infection with a rare strain of influenza B sent…

Research expenditures jump, UW–Madison retains top ranking

October 16, 2009

According to statistics compiled by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the nation's third largest research university as measured by dollars spent on research.

Study of smoking among the poor reveals striking findings

October 16, 2009

In some of Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods, nearly half of all adults are addicted to cigarettes, despite the fact that prices are nearing $9 a pack…

Contest celebrates 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’

October 16, 2009

It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song "On, Wisconsin!" has hit the century mark, and Badger fans with spirit to spare can create their own versions of the song and submit them to a contest that will run throughout the academic year.

Community invited to UW–Madison Homecoming events

October 15, 2009

The Madison-area community is invited to join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Spirit Squad, the UW Band, Bucky Badger and others as they make their way down State Street in the annual UW–Madison Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

Alumni Peace Corps volunteers share their lifelong passion for language

October 15, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the country's second-highest producer of Peace Corps volunteers. Now, two distinguished alumni share how the languages they studied as UW–Madison students languages not only helped them in the Peace Corps but influenced their personal and professional lives beyond their Peace Corps service.

Virent Energy Systems CEO to speak at Bioenergy Summit

October 15, 2009

Lee Edwards, president and chief executive officer of Madison's Virent Energy Systems, will deliver the keynote address at the second annual Wisconsin Bioenergy Summit at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.

Spooner research station marks centennial

October 14, 2009

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Spooner Agricultural Research Station will celebrate its 100th birthday and commemorate a milestone in the history of Wisconsin agriculture.

Celebrating 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’

October 14, 2009

It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song “On, Wisconsin!” has hit the century mark and gives no sign of slowing down or unclenching its hold on the hearts of all who love it.

Student engineers drive Bucky Wagon’s green makeover

October 14, 2009

Badger fans always recognize the spirited Bucky Wagon by its bright-red exterior, but inside, the historic vehicle's engine is going green.

Public meeting to cover downtown development plans

October 13, 2009

The city of Madison’s Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development will hold a public meeting designed to discuss downtown development issues including downtown living for students and professionals; transportation; culture; entertainment; recreation; and sense of place.

Educational forum to bring awareness to U.N. Millenium Development Goals

October 13, 2009

The Millenium Development Goals Awareness Project (MDGAP) will host an educational forum from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Great Hall in Memorial Union.

Digital reading technology makes its way into UW–Madison classrooms

October 13, 2009

Alongside music, television and the news media, books are surging into the new technology era with digital reading devices.

Satellite anniversary marks 50 years of studying climate from space

October 13, 2009

On Oct. 13, 1959, University of Wisconsin–Madison professors Verner Suomi and Robert Parent crouched in a bunker at Cape Canaveral, sweating through the countdown for the Juno II rocket perched on its launching pad 150 yards away.

Center for First-Year Experience to hold professional development opportunities

October 13, 2009

The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) will hold its fifth annual First-Year Conference and Brown Bag Series this fall to promote professional development in interacting with first-year students for faculty and staff.

UW Foundation names chief investment officer

October 13, 2009

Tom Olson has been selected as the new chief investment officer for the University of Wisconsin Foundation.

Wisconsin Innocence Project marks 10th anniversary

October 13, 2009

When Keith Findley and John Pray founded the Wisconsin Innocence Project, they weren't sure it would even go anywhere.