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Poll shows Wisconsin residents support wetlands protection

December 2, 2008

Wisconsin residents are concerned about the destruction of the state's remaining wetlands but don't know much about the wetland types that are most threatened, according to a recent statewide poll.

Glass Lab to host open house

December 1, 2008

The UW–Madison Glass Lab will host an open house with glass-blowing demonstrations and a student glass sale Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 6-7.

Organization helps save lives through organ donation

November 28, 2008

The slogan "Got your dot?" has quickly worked to raise the rates at which Wisconsinites place an orange donor dot on their driver's license and say "yes" to donation.

Fast molecular rearrangements hold key to plastic’s toughness

November 27, 2008

Plastics are everywhere in our modern world, largely due to properties that render the materials tough and durable, but lightweight and easily workable. One of their most useful qualities, however - the ability to bend rather than break when put under stress - is also one of the most puzzling.

UW tackles neglected realm of training for science professors in training

November 27, 2008

U.S. science and engineering students emerge from graduate school exquisitely trained to carry out research. Yet when it comes to the other major activity they'll engage in as professors — teaching — they're usually left to their own devices. That's now beginning to change, thanks to work at UW–Madison.

New program encourages students to become social entrepreneurs

November 26, 2008

Can one person change the world? The Kauffman Entrepreneurial Community Internship Program (KECIP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison allows both grads and undergrads an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in the classroom to become catalysts for social change -- and to get paid for doing it.

Curiosities: What food was served at the original Thanksgiving celebration?

November 26, 2008

Plucked from his own time in the autumn of 1621 and deposited at a “traditional” Thanksgiving dinner today, a Plymouth, Mass. Pilgrim would have gawked…

UW launches food drive to support Second Harvest Foodbank

November 25, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Visitor and Information Programs (VIP) will be joining Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin in an effort to raise non-perishable food items for families in need.

Experts explore job outlook in the economic downturn

November 25, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison career placement and job market experts examine the state of the national job market during the economic downturn and how it affects graduating students and different sectors of the work force.

Recent sightings: Turkey trot

November 25, 2008

Photos: Bryce Richter A gang of turkeys crosses a path at Curtis Prairie in the UW Arboretum on Nov. 21, 2008.

Campus exercise on Tuesday to test emergency response

November 24, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will be conducting an emergency response exercise from 7 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Kohl Center light sculptures to brighten arena’s plaza

November 24, 2008

Twelve high-tech light sculptures designed and built by University of Wisconsin–Madison art professors are being placed along the two Dayton Street promenades leading to the Kohl Center.

Newsletter helps parents, one month at a time

November 24, 2008

Kramer honored for research in end-of-life care

November 20, 2008

Research done by University of Wisconsin–Madison social work professor Betty Kramer on end-of-life care has won her the Distinguished Researcher Award from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

MPD seeks information about East Washington Avenue incident

November 20, 2008

Police sketch of suspect Madison police are looking for information about a Sunday, Nov. 16 sexual assault involving a UW–Madison student near the…

Innovative government ideas, programs sought for Gladfelter competition

November 20, 2008

Public workers with innovative ideas on how to improve the quality and efficiency of government in Wisconsin are invited to compete for the Lloyd D. Gladfelter Awards.

Curiosities: How do birds migrate?

November 20, 2008

The essential skills of bird migration are orientation — knowing north from south, and east from west — and navigation, having some sort of “map”…

Survey will help officials understand, control Lyme disease

November 19, 2008

This Saturday, as hunters seek white-tailed deer in Wisconsin's forested areas, a research team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison entomologist Susan Paskewitz will be conducting a hunt of its own.

Wiscontrepreneur scholarship winner profiles

November 19, 2008

Brian Benford is a social work major with a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship. Originally from Milwaukee, Brian has served as Program Director at the…

University’s NCAA athletics certification process under way

November 19, 2008

UW–Madison is in its third cycle of the NCAA Division I athletics certification program and has created a Web site for campus and community members to stay informed, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin announced today (Nov. 19).

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