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Child psychologist to appear on “Office Hours”
Child psychologist and researcher Jenny Saffran will appear Monday on the Big Ten Network's weekly half-hour talk show "Office Hours" to discuss recent findings in how babies learn language. Read More
‘Alcohol and Our Learning Environment’ a go for second year
The "Alcohol and Our Learning Environment" symposium is returning for its second year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Read More
Goldstein, WPRI to provide new polling, insight
As part of a new partnership, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute (WPRI) are joining forces to conduct frequent, detailed polling of Wisconsinites. Read More
Research aims to cool runoff to protect coldwater streams
The ocean of stormwater that flows off of the sun-baked urban landscape is packing heat, and trout are starting to feel it. Read More
Arts Enterprise Forum spotlights prominent arts and culture leaders
The Arts Enterprise Forum, presented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison 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. Read More
Ironman Wisconsin to disrupt campus traffic this weekend
Ironman Wisconsin, featuring a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run, will descend upon Madison on Sunday, Sept. 13, and several campus roads will be closed to accommodate the event. Read More
UW-Madison responds to influenza
Like colleges and universities across the country, UW–Madison officials are responding to students becoming ill with symptoms characteristic of H1N1 influenza. As of Sept. Read More
Symposium addresses ‘flexibility stigma’
“The Flexibility Stigma: How to Make Flexibility Policies Truly Usable” will be the topic of the 2009 Denice D. Denton Memorial Symposium on Friday, Oct. 2, at 1610 Engineering Hall. Read More
Potato blight reveals some secrets as genome is decoded
Late blight caused the 19th century famine that sparked a wave of emigration from Ireland to the United States, but the disease has also infected tomatoes and potatoes this year. Potatoes, the world's fourth-largest food crop, were raised on 65,500 acres in Wisconsin in 2007. If a potato field is not treated with pesticide, late blight can destroy the crop in a few days. Read More
Support available for UW–Madison students
In the wake of a recent student death in University Housing, UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding the campus community that resources are always available to students who are experiencing difficult times. Read More
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff Read More
Surgeon returns after five decades to complete elusive bachelor’s
Consider the four-year plan, the five-year plan and the not-to-be-forgotten six-year pace to the bachelor’s degree, and then get a look at Richard Smith’s transcripts. Read More
Domestic-partner benefits celebration planned
The UW–Madison community is invited to a celebration and question-and-answer session about domestic-partner health-insurance benefits. Read More
Faculty featured in School of Music concert series
The School of Music’s Faculty Concert Series has always been one of the best musical bargains in town. The series features performances by world-renowned musicians with rich recording and touring chops, all for the price of lunch from a cart on the State Street Mall. Read More
Surgeon returns after five decades to complete elusive bachelor’s degree
Consider the four-year plan, the five-year plan and the not-to-be-forgotten six-year pace to the bachelor's degree, and then get a look at Richard Smith's transcripts. Read More
Faculty, staff urged to be aware of, help troubled students
Faculty and staff serve an important role in working with students on campus. Faculty, academic staff or teaching assistants may directly encounter troubled or disruptive students in the classroom or office. Read More
University welcomes new faculty to campus
Alongside the slew of incoming freshmen, another group of new Badgers is making a debut at UW–Madison this fall. The university’s new faculty members may not compare to freshmen in number, but they share their enthusiasm and booming spirit. Read More
UW-Madison welcomes new faculty
Alongside the slew of incoming freshmen, another group of new Badgers is making a debut at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall. Read More
Science and media disconnect? Maybe not, says a new study
The prevailing wisdom among many scientists and scientific organizations is that, as a rule, scientists are press shy, and those who aren't are mavericks. Read More