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Online ‘Discovery Portal’ meant to foster greater research collaboration

September 9, 2008

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is launching a new and powerful online resource for finding researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Wisconsin Discovery Portal, located at http://discoveryportal.org, is a Web-based search tool and directory offering professional profiles of 2,600 UW–Madison researchers.

University works to promote success for first-generation students

September 9, 2008

For many students, the move from high school to college is a foregone conclusion. Their parents attended college and helped guide them through applying, registering and settling in. For first-generation students, however, the transition to postsecondary education is not always as fluid.

Sept. 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial observance on campus

September 9, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College Republicans, in partnership with the College Democrats and several other student organizations, are inviting students, faculty, staff and members of the local community to come together this Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to honor and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

New UW sweatshirt promotes environment, fair trade

September 8, 2008

A new hoodie now available at University Book Store allows students to show University of Wisconsin style while also promoting eco-friendly and fair trade values.

Bait Bike serving as theft deterrent

September 8, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has a new, high-tech answer to the decades-old problem of campus bicycle thefts.

Experts discuss Georgia conflict

September 8, 2008

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, a panel of University of Wisconsin–Madison experts will address the historical and geopolitical roots of the Georgia and Russia conflict, discuss issues of national sovereignty within the post-Soviet republics, and analyze the potential emergence of a new cold war.

Recent sightings: University Gospel Choir

September 8, 2008

Students from the University Gospel Choir perform on stage at the Wisconsin Union Theater during the Multicultural Student Orientation and Reception on Sept. 5,…

Student robbed on Mills Street

September 8, 2008

UW-Madison is again encouraging members of the campus community to focus on nighttime safety in the wake of an off-campus incident in the area of Mills and Chandler streets late on Sept. 5.

University encouraged to ‘eat local’

September 5, 2008

Members of the university community are being encouraged to participate in the Wisconsin Eat Local Challenge today (Sept. 5) through Sunday, Sept. 14, by spending at least 10 percent of their food budgets on locally grown and raised Wisconsin food during that 10-day period.

Arts Institute brings musician, composer, activist Fred Ho to campus

September 4, 2008

The Arts Institute is pleased to welcome artist in residence Fred Ho to the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall.

‘Great Idea or Real Business Opportunity?’ explored at WARF’s Gilson Series event

September 4, 2008

A panel featuring a venture capitalist, entrepreneur and angel investor will tackle the topic "Great Idea or Real Business Opportunity?" to kick off the 2008-09 Gilson Discovery Series presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).

Zimmermann family creates reward fund, renews plea for information

September 4, 2008

The family of Brittany Zimmermann returned to Madison today (Sept. 4) to announce the creation of a reward fund designed to spur tips and other information that might help solve the case.

Campus memorial set for Midvale crash victims

September 4, 2008

A campus memorial service will be held in memory of Lindsey Plank, Dan Myers and Richard Putze, UW–Madison students who died in an Aug. 27…

UW researcher contributes to study linking warmer seas, stronger hurricanes

September 4, 2008

The theory that global warming may be contributing to stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic over the past 30 years is bolstered by a new study led by a Florida State University researcher. The study is published in today's edition of the journal Nature.

New projects take aim at Arboretum stormwater problems

September 3, 2008

Even after the most violent rains, stormwater usually recedes from city streets within hours. But in the downstream places where this water collects, the impact can be lasting, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum.

Baby’s smell tamps down dad’s testosterone levels

September 3, 2008

Does eau de infant make dad a better parent? It does, it seems, if you are a common marmoset, a New World monkey known for its collaborative approach to rearing offspring.

Student group explores the treasures of Lakeshore Nature Preserve

September 3, 2008

Students typically spend at least four years on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, yet what lies in their backyard on the shores of Lake Mendota may go unnoticed.

Multicultural Student Center to hold orientation reception

September 3, 2008

The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will sponsor the 27th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) celebration from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater and Great Hall of Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

Ice Age lesson predicts a faster rise in sea level

September 2, 2008

If the lessons being learned by scientists about the demise of the last great North American ice sheet are correct, estimates of global sea level rise from a melting Greenland ice sheet may be seriously underestimated.

Campus invited to ice cream social

September 2, 2008

As the fall semester gets under way, faculty, staff and students are invited to greet each other and new Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin at a university ice cream social on Bascom Hill. The event will be held from 4–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, rain or shine. All university employees and students are invited. Bucky Badger will be on hand from 4–4:30 p.m.

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