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Curiosity blossoms into graduate career
Lynn Gilbertson, a first-year Ph.D. student in communicative disorders, has long had a deep curiosity about autism spectrum disorder, a condition that one in 150 U.S. children now have, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. First as a UW–Madison undergraduate and now as a doctoral student, she's been studying what types of sounds autistic children respond favorably to.
Fashion design students put on the glitz
Madison will get its own version of “Project Runway” at the School of Human Ecology’s student fashion show to be held Saturday, May 9, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive.
University announces title of ‘Go Big Read’ book
From a short list compiled by a review committee from the nearly 400 nominated titles for the university's Go Big Read common book program, Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," by Michael Pollan, as the book for the inaugural year.
Housing encourages residents to lock doors while sleeping
During the early morning hours today (May 6), a resident of Witte Hall let a male nonresident into the building. Soon after, a different student allowed the same individual to enter a stairwell.
Dean of students office to hold memorial
The Offices of the Dean of Students will remember UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2008-09 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Carillon Tower.
Wisconsin Singers seeks new talent for 2009-10
The Wisconsin Singers will hold auditions for 2009-10 on Sunday, May 17, and Sunday, May 24. Auditions are open to students of any major.
Film and theater center digitizes three new collections
Three new collections in the holding of the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research have been sifted, winnowed, digitized and posted to the Web.
Foundation VP oversees overhaul
Russ Howes did such a good job as the chair of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) that he put the organization out of business. But that’s a good thing. Really.
Jazz benefit to raise funds for Campus Child Care centers
Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform on Thursday, June 11, in a fundraising event to benefit the Campus Child Care centers.
Workshop will address navigating the global marketplace
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is heading a partnership with North Central Technical College, and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, to deliver a series of in-depth workshops for northern Wisconsin businesses on increasing profits through export opportunities.
For the Record: May 6, 2009
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.
Rooftop Terrace opens at Pyle Center
The Rooftop Terrace is a new addition to The Pyle Center, one of two conference facilities on the UW–Madison campus operated by UW-Extension.
Workshop covers financial tensions in couples, relationships
Financial tensions between partners can easily spill into other areas of a relationship, even in good economic times; no wonder, then, that money is the top source of conflict within couples. On Wednesday, June 3, the Employee Assistance Office (EAO) presents “Finances and Romance in Turbulent Economic Times” from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Pyle Center.
University Book Store backs students
A new gift from the University Book Store to support students demonstrates once again how it is more than just a book store.
Milestones
Sean Carroll, Department of Genetics, was named the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology. Erik Carter, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, has received…
WARF signs license agreement with Pfizer for human embryonic stem cells
Pfizer Inc., a major biopharmaceutical company, and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the private, nonprofit patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced May 5 that they have signed a license for human embryonic stem (hES) cell patents for the development of new drug therapies.
Physicians fear the ‘unexpected’ obesity problem
Overweight child today, orthopedic patient in 20 years. That’s the fear of a growing number of pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons, many of whom are concerned…
Eye on Health: Professor studies your immune system on stress
As the semester winds down, the stress may be building up. And though you have no time to get sick, it may seem almost inevitable — a little tickle in the back of your throat, perhaps, or a nagging headache or achy joints warning of an impending illness.
For biochemist, ‘retirement’ hardly means slowing down
It’s 10 a.m. on a Friday morning, and Henry Lardy is already impatient. “The darn thing runs so slow,” he says, fidgeting over his computer keyboard. He doesn’t have time to wait for e-mail.
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to Payroll and Benefits Services or call 262-5650. For more…