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Cognitive computing: Building a machine that can learn from experience
A UW–Madison researcher says the goal of building a computer as quick and flexible as a small mammalian brain is more daunting than it sounds. Read More
Study: Did early climate impact divert a new glacial age?
The common wisdom is that the invention of the steam engine and the advent of the coal-fueled industrial age marked the beginning of human influence on global climate. Read More
Recent sightings: It’s that time of year…
A variety of decorative items, including a fake laptop, a Santa hat, an orange T-shirt and a sign wishing students good luck on finals,… Read More
Chancellor’s forums shed light on budget challenges
More than 100 people attended the first of three campus forums Monday intended to foster creative thinking about the challenges and opportunities facing UW–Madison in a time of economic turmoil. Read More
Badgers athletes take time to say thanks
More than 230 student-athletes representing the majority of the 23 UW athletic teams volunteered their time last week to call more than 5,400 randomly selected donors nationwide to thank them for their financial support of Wisconsin Athletics. Donors who were not reached by telephone received a personal thank you note from a student-athlete. Read More
Winter Commencement ceremonies set for Sunday, Dec. 21
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus and veteran professor of political science and public affairs Dennis Dresang will speak to graduates at the university's Winter Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Read More
Recent sightings: Swan Lake
Hundreds of tundra swans stop for a winter rest on an ice sheet that is beginning to freeze and cover Lake Mendota near the… Read More
Madison Metro adds Route 80 service for finals
Two extra Route 80 buses will be in early morning service on Sunday, Dec. 14. Read More
Student Services Tower move under way
Several campus units have started the eagerly awaited process of relocating to the new Student Services Tower at 333 East Campus Mall. Read More
Curiosities: Is it possible to catch the same cold more than once?
Probably not the exact same cold, says Jonathan Temte, an associate professor of family medicine at UW–Madison. “With an infection, you will mount… Read More
Union building hours extended during finals week
Memorial Union and Union South will stay opened longer to accommodate student study needs prior to finals. The buildings will stay open until 3 a.m. from Sunday-Thursday, Dec. 14-18. Read More
UW-Madison tests text-messaging service
The University of Wisconsin–Madison conducted a full-scale test of WiscAlerts-Text, its emergency text-messaging service, at 1:30 p.m. today (Dec. 11). Read More
Smeeding brings expertise to poverty research institute
Tim Smeeding knows something about horses, and about success. He strides to his office chalkboard, and in an animated style, picks up a piece of chalk and starts scribbling away. An equation comes into view: “Success = an idea, the money, and the horses to get it done.” Smeeding, the new director of the Institute for Research on Poverty, has lived out that equation many times. Read More
For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. 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 http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/ecbs.html. Read More