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Those who have led now choose to teach
Neither man set out to be an educational leader. One did research and taught electrical engineering. The other coached high school football. Circumstances, opportunities, new interests and inspiration led both from their roots in Evansville, Ind., and Charleston, Ark., to two of the most visible education posts in Madison — chancellor of the state’s flagship university and superintendent of the state’s second- largest public school district.
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Physical Sciences Lab is a one-stop shop
As full-time caretaker for Wisc-SIMS, one of the geology department’s most intricate scientific instruments, Jim Kern is no stranger to trouble-shooting problems and making repairs. Still, when the machine, called an ion microprobe, sprang a leak in its detector this summer, the technician soon realized he’d need help from the instrument’s French manufacturer to fix it.
PET scans may help in leukemia care
Is the chemotherapy working? Is the radiation therapy shrinking the tumor? The sooner doctors know the answers to those questions, the better they can tailor cancer treatment. Now a UW–Madison research team is finding that non-invasive PET scans may provide the answers early during treatment — in contrast to the current long wait needed to determine clinical outcome.
Artist, educator driven by empowerment
To borrow the imagery of a self-portrait of hers, Helen Klebesadel juggles many pursuits. She is, all at once, a feminist artist whose paintings are noted for their technical skill and complex symbolic resonance; an author of publications at the intersection of women’s studies and art theory; a teacher of fine art lauded for helping students develop as people as well as artists; an administrator known to bring an infusion of equanimity, dedication and constructive style to organizations in which she is a leader; and an engaged individual in her community.
From the desk of the chancellor: Creating an opportunity to increase impact of our work
For all the variations in faculty, staff, student and alumni perspectives, it has become clear during the past several months that we share a number of views and goals in common...
Students, staff eagerly await opening of student services tower
After years of anticipation, UW–Madison is just weeks away from launching a brand new era for many of its student services and organizations.
Visiting artist’s journey of collaboration, imagination
Fred Ho, master of the baritone saxophone, composer, writer, producer, activist, visionary and leader of the Afro Asian Music Ensemble, is this semester’s Arts Institute artist in residence.
Milestones
Marina Emborg, medical physics, and Su-Chun Zhang, anatomy and neurology, received a grant from the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation for a pilot study to explore the…
Order tickets now for Tudor dinners
The Memorial Union will hold the 75th annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts next month, and tickets are now available.
‘Once Upon a Christmas Cheery’ to be broadcast in December
All tickets for the 39th annual “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri” have been distributed, but the program will be broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television.
Recent sightings: Hitting a high note
Members of the a cappella group Redefined perform during a Parents Weekend reception at the Pyle Center. Photo: Bryce Richter…
Climate solutions worth $50,000 in prizes for students
Organizers of a new Climate Leadership Challenge at UW–Madison are seeking the best and brightest ideas from the student body to promote an environmentally sustainable future. They hope the contest will unleash a burst of youthful brainstorming and entrepreneurship across campus.
‘Great people. Great place.’ scholarship honors retiring gardener
As part of the “Great people. Great place.” initiative, an anonymous donor and the Department of Horticulture have established the Bill Hoyt Great People Scholarship in honor of Hoyt’s retirement.
WiscMail quota increased at no charge
As of Nov. 1, the WiscMail service has made additional e-mail storage available to WiscMail users who’ve reached 90 percent or more of their current quota, at no additional cost.