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Green is the trend for UW design students
With the economy in recession and consumers looking to cut costs however they can, it may not seem like the best time to focus on fashion and design. But students in the School of Human Ecology are doing just that in a course focused on creating products and apparel that are not only sustainable, but people actually want to buy. Read More
UWPD warns of thefts
The UWPD is again warning students, faculty and staff not to leave valuables unattended in the wake of a recent string of thefts of audio-visual equipment and laptops. Read More
Dance programming abounds on campus during February
February may be short, but it’s long on programming by the Dance Program. Read More
Spring public policy series announced
Specialists in administrative law, entrepreneurship and social statistics will speak on a variety of public policy issues this spring through joint sponsorship of the La Follette School of Public Policy and the Center for the World and the Global Economy (WAGE). Read More
Milestones
The university has awarded 2009 Research Service Grant Awards to Nancy Mithlo, Department of Art History, and Douglas Weibel, Department of Biochemistry. The Council for… Read More
For the Record: Feb. 11–25, 2009
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
Process Redesign begins review of research grant administration
The university’s effort to create better business processes is tackling its first large-scale project: a comprehensive review of the administration of research grants, with an eye toward making improvements. Read More
Two longtime, retired faculty members pass away in January
Two retired professors widely respected for their teaching, scholarship and influence — Clara Penniman and Wilmott Ragsdale — passed away last month. Read More
Celebrate winter during Hoofers carnival
Last weekend’s freakishly warm weather was just a teaser of spring — winter is still the main course, and there’s no better way to chill than at the Hoofers Winter Carnival with outdoor games, sports, contests and demonstrations. And make sure your camera has fresh batteries: Lady Liberty will make her triumphant return to Lake Mendota. Read More
Outdoor fitness still an option, even in winter
As the gloss starts to wear off those New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and the dark cold days of winter still stretch out ahead of us, the idea of developing and sticking to an outdoor fitness plan may sound less than appealing. Read More
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 Payroll and Benefits Services Read More
Making sense out of bacteria and other ‘bugs’
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. Read More
Work begins on Education Building’s renovation, expansion
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. Read More
New Arts Venture Challenge awards student innovators
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. Read More
Slide show: February thaw
When unexpectedly warm temperatures and cabin fever mix, Wisconsinites find every possible excuse to be outside. Read More
Two-step chemical process turns raw biomass into biofuel
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. Read More
UW-Madison receives national service award
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. Read More