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Sea urchin yields a key secret of biomineralization
The teeth and bones of mammals, the protective shells of mollusks, and the needle-sharp spines of sea urchins and other marine creatures are made-from-scratch wonders of nature.
Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness
In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Obama leading all Midwest states in Big Ten Battleground Poll
As the race for the White House enters its final days, the Big Ten Battleground Poll shows Barack Obama holds significant leads over John McCain in eight crucial Midwest states.
Leaders step forward for child care
Since 2003, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) has been awarding grants to permanent classified staff to help with the high cost of child care. Funds are raised privately and are awarded based on financial need. To assist the effort, campus leaders are stepping forward to lend their support to campus families.
Center for First-Year Experience eases transition for freshmen
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) is continuing its efforts to welcome, orient and engage students throughout the entire first year of college life.
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.
Milestones
Kumar Sridharan, Department of Engineering Physics, has been elected Fellow of American Society for Materials. Herbert Chen has been appointed vice chair of research for…
Chances for post-election health reform examined during La Follette lecture
Is America primed for health care reform? That’s one of the questions Thomas Oliver will address at a free public lecture at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Employee Matters
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 http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/ecbs.html
Exhibition exploring Nazi persecution of homosexuals comes to campus
The Madison Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) is hosting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition, “Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933–1945,” at the Memorial Library until Dec. 10.
Giving a little means a lot for staff member
Some on campus view getting asked to help with the state and university Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) with the same enthusiasm as having a root canal. But many others, such as Roberta Mecum, relish the chance to give something back to her community.
Scientist makes satellite images accessible to all
From locating water sources in Ethiopia to parsing complex processes in the atmosphere over Bulgaria, satellite instruments provide information useful to anyone anywhere. UW–Madison atmospheric scientist Paolo Antonelli has made it his mission to help anyone access and use satellite observations of anywhere in the world.