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Cellartis, WARF sign license agreement for human embryonic stem cells
Cellartis AB, a premier provider of human embryonic stem cell (hES) derived products and technologies, and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the private, nonprofit patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today (Jan. 15) that they have signed a license for hES patents that enables Cellartis to commercialize undifferentiated hES cell products in the U.S. Read More
Large-scale nuclear materials study shapes national collaborations
In Kumar Sridharan's laboratory on the University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering campus, just one ill-timed sneeze might have catapulted his next three years' worth of nuclear reactor materials research into oblivion. Read More
About: The Wisconsin Experience in Motion: Physical Therapy in Belize
As part of her semester break, Dean of Students Lori Berquam has accompanied three UW–Madison faculty members and four students on a two-week service-learning trip to Punta Gorda, Belize. Read More
Chazen brings Chinese textiles exhibit to campus
“Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities” offers a visual feast of exquisite and rare costumes and jewelry from 15 ethnic groups and nearly 100 subgroups living in southwest China. Read More
UW-Madison names Transportation Services director
Patrick Kass, director of parking and transportation services at the University of Arizona, has been selected to lead Transportation Services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Common soil mineral degrades the nearly indestructible prion
In the rogues' gallery of microscopic infectious agents, the prion is the toughest hombre in town. Read More
Milestones
Leonard Abbeduto, educational psychology, has been appointed as the Charles J. Anderson Professor. Gilles Bousquet, International Studies and Programs, has been appointed as the Pickard-Bascom… Read More
Children’s Activities and Preschool Fair planned for Jan. 22
The Moms Club of Madison will present the Children’s Activities and Preschool Fair from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and from 4:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Radisson Hotel, 517 Grand Canyon Drive. Read More
Chancellor to speak on ‘Humanities in the Public’
Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin will give the spring’s first Focus on the Humanities Distinguished Faculty Lecture at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Pyle Center’s Alumni Lounge. Read More
Numerous city, campus events honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Madison and university communities will have a number of opportunities to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through sponsored events around the city. Read More
UW–Madison obtains Human Subjects Accreditation for research
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), the not-for-profit entity that seeks to raise the level of protection for human research subjects, announced in December that UW–Madison is one of 21 newly accredited research organizations. Read More
Student Services Tower moves complete
Student-life units and organizations are settling into new spaces in the Student Services Tower at 333 East Campus Mall. WSUM Radio was the final unit to move in. Read More
Changes accompany union closing
With the Dec. 22 closing of Union South, numerous campus services have relocated to temporary quarters until a new south campus union opens in spring 2011. Read More
L&S adviser guides students through inauguration experience
A UW–Madison staff member will be among the Washington, D.C., elite next week as part of an inaugural conference of 15,000 students from around the country. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to Payroll and Benefits Services or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll and Benefit Resources. Read More
Q&A: Task force considers new non-state campus funding sources
Michael Knetter, known for his creative fundraising as dean of the School of Business, is stepping into a new role helping the university target new sources of private funding. Read More
Nations that sow food crops for biofuels may reap less than previously thought
Global yields of most biofuels crops, including corn, rapeseed and wheat, have been overestimated by 100 to 150 percent or more, suggesting many countries need to reset their expectations of agricultural biofuels to a more realistic level. Read More
Can you see me now? Flexible photodetectors could help sharpen photos
Distorted cell-phone photos and big, clunky telephoto lenses could be things of the past. Read More