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February 11, 2009

This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll and Benefits Services

Making sense out of bacteria and other ‘bugs’

February 11, 2009

For two years now, she’s been sending toothbrushes along with veterinary medical students headed out on farm calls. Their directive: Rub the toothbrush on cows with ringworm.

Work begins on Education Building’s renovation, expansion

February 11, 2009

Work to renovate and expand the Education Building on historic Bascom Hill is beginning — with the goal of creating a focal point for the School of Education and serving its mission into the future.

Social Work to launch part-time master’s program next fall

February 10, 2009

Many college students want to finish their degree and get a job as soon as they can after graduation, while others anticipate graduate school and earning a master's degree or doctorate in their field.

New Arts Venture Challenge awards student innovators

February 10, 2009

It's not every day that a judge is so torn between two competitors that he produces $500 out of his own pocket just so he won't have to choose.

Slide show: February thaw

February 10, 2009

When unexpectedly warm temperatures and cabin fever mix, Wisconsinites find every possible excuse to be outside.

Two-step chemical process turns raw biomass into biofuel

February 10, 2009

Taking a chemical approach, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a two-step method to convert the cellulose in raw biomass into a promising biofuel. The process, which is described in the Wednesday, Feb. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, is unprecedented in its use of untreated, inedible biomass as the starting material.

Governor reflects on the Big Ten Network

February 9, 2009

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will be the featured guest on the upcoming airing of "Wisconsin Reflections" on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Wisconsin Partnership to join fight against silent tragedy

February 9, 2009

Earlier this decade, an African American baby born in Beloit, Kenosha, Milwaukee or Racine had worse odds for survival than a baby born in Jamaica, Sri Lanka or Central America.

UW-Madison receives national service award

February 9, 2009

For the second year in a row, the Corporation for National and Community Service has honored the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America's communities.

Reactor refuel is unique educational opportunity for nuclear engineering students

February 9, 2009

Under a U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration initiative, engineers will convert the UW–Madison research and training nuclear reactor from highly enriched uranium to low enriched uranium.

WSUM starts a new era with move into University Square

February 9, 2009

After years of a pillar-to-post existence and adapting to jerry-rigged spaces that were never intended to house a radio studio, WSUM-FM 91.7 has moved into shiny, new digs designed just for them at University Square, 333 East Campus Mall.

Curiosities: What’s the difference between an economic recession and a depression?

February 9, 2009

The “official” arbiter of recessions is the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a private, nonprofit research organization, comprising a number of top economists,…

Clean air action day announced for Feb. 9

February 9, 2009

As Dane County gears up for a Clean Air Action Day on Monday, Feb 9, UW–Madison is taking an active role to help safeguard local air quality.

Mathematical models reveal how organisms transcend the sum of their genes

February 6, 2009

Molecular and cellular biologists have made tremendous scientific advances by dissecting apart the functions of individual genes, proteins, and pathways. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering are looking to expand that understanding by putting the pieces back together, mathematically.

UW-Madison: Russell Athletic relationship will end

February 5, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will end its business relationship with Russell Athletic at the expiration of its current licensing agreement in March.

UW-Madison to host bash for Darwin’s 200th birthday

February 4, 2009

Feb. 12 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, the founding father of evolution, and scientists, historians and other Wisconsin scholars are planning a daylong celebration in honor of the British biologist and his legacy.

Paper industry executive to lead Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative

February 3, 2009

Troy Runge, research director at Kimberly-Clark Corp., has been named director of the Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative (WBI).

Third annual 100-Hour Challenge stimulates student entrepreneurship

February 3, 2009

In the past, enterprising University of Wisconsin–Madison students have repurposed surplus materials to construct, among other things, a space heater safety alarm, a home reservoir system, a hand-cranking portable power generator and an artistic, wall-mounted light fixture.

Alternative Breaks deadline approaching

February 3, 2009

The deadline to apply to participate in UW–Madison's Alternative Breaks program is coming up.

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