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Former NSF director Neal Lane to discuss ‘Science in the Obama Era’

March 27, 2009

Former National Science Foundation director Neal Lane, now of Rice University, will give a UW–Madison chemistry department colloquium, "Science in the Obama Era," on Friday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1315 of the Chemistry Building, 1101 University Ave.

Wisconsin, Morgridge scientists excise vector, exotic genes from induced stem cells

March 26, 2009

A team of scientists from the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison reports that it has created induced human pluripotent stem (iPS) cells completely free of viral vectors and exotic genes.

Dust plays larger than expected role in determining Atlantic temperature

March 26, 2009

The recent warming trend in the Atlantic Ocean is largely due to reductions in airborne dust and volcanic emissions during the past 30 years, according to a new study.

Athletics recertification self-study results to be forum topic

March 26, 2009

A campus forum to discuss the preliminary results of a self-study conducted as part of the university’s NCAA athletics certification program will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.

Physics, microbes and more come to life at Science Expeditions

March 26, 2009

For the seventh year in a row, Science Expeditions welcomes anyone with a curious mind to enjoy a variety of jaw-dropping shows, hands-on exhibits and more. Join scientists and students on Saturday, April 4, to find out how things work and what’s going on in research near and far.

New lecture series honors pioneer of sensory substitution

March 26, 2009

A lecture series to honor the late Paul Bach-y-Rita kicks off at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 3, in the Waisman Center’s John D. Wiley Conference Center. A reception follows.

UW-Madison begins search for new provost

March 25, 2009

UW-Madison is beginning its search for its next provost, Chancellor Biddy Martin announced today (March 25).

Madison Initiative for Undergraduates promises quality, affordability

March 25, 2009

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, a major effort to preserve the quality of a University of Wisconsin–Madison education and improve its affordability, was announced today (March 25) by Chancellor Biddy Martin.

Poetry performance on tap this weekend

March 25, 2009

If you’ve been wondering what’s up with kids these days, head to the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, for the sixth annual Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam Finals to hear top youth poets from Madison and Milwaukee rip it up with passion, courage, insight and writing craftsmanship.

Cinema Day highlights German, Iranian cultures

March 25, 2009

On Friday, April 3, Wisconsin high school students and teachers will participate in World Cinema Day, with an educational screening of “Football Under Cover,”, a film that documents the efforts of both the Iranian and German teams to cross cultural and national borders to play the match of a lifetime.

Breakthrough device to debut at National Eye Institute’s 40th anniversary kickoff event

March 25, 2009

A portable vision device that provides blind individuals sensory input similar to vision will be presented at the 40th anniversary celebration for the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, on Friday, April 3.

Local UW–Madison alumni to host dinners for 250 students

March 25, 2009

On Monday and Tuesday, March 30 and 31, the biannual Dinners On Wisconsin! program will take traditional alumni-student networking to the next level - by bringing University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates into the homes of alumni for dinner.

Team anticipates upcoming site visit for reaccreditation

March 25, 2009

The UW–Madison reaccreditation team is looking forward to a site visit by the Higher Learning Commission April 27-29.

University searches for secretary of academic staff

March 25, 2009

UW-Madison has started its search for a new secretary of the academic staff.

Milestones

March 25, 2009

Erik Carter, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, won the 2009 Distinguished Early Career Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of…

Student art show planned for April

March 25, 2009

The 81st annual student art show will be held from April 3-26 at the Porter Butts and Class of 1925 galleries at the Memorial Union.

University Health Services to hold open house

March 25, 2009

University Health Services (UHS) will hold an open house on Thursday, April 2, to celebrate its relocation to the University Square complex at 333 East Campus Mall.

Faculty, staff can help victims

March 25, 2009

In the wake of recent allegations of sexual assault in UW–Madison’s Greek community, the Offices of the Dean of Students is again asking for faculty and staff to serve as resources for students in need.

Christensen gift funds economics chair

March 25, 2009

Laurits (Lau) Christensen, chair of the economic and engineering consulting firm Christensen Associates of Madison, has established a named faculty chair in the Department of Economics.

Common-book program receives hundreds of nominations

March 25, 2009

Nearly 700 titles were submitted for the inaugural book in the university’s Go Big Read common-book program, which will begin in the fall. There were 387 unique titles among the 693 nominated.

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