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A father’s legacy will help future students

June 19, 2008

After her father died two years ago, Ellen Zweibel received an inheritance. She wasn't quite sure what she would do with it, but the University of Wisconsin–Madison professor knew she would like to help others.

Faculty Fellows initiative offers a new route to retention

June 19, 2008

Many deans and program leaders at the University of Wisconsin–Madison may feel like their array of bright young faculty members serves as a recruiting pool for other institutions.

Study: Breast cancer patients with greater need seek more information online

June 18, 2008

Patients with more concerns about their breast cancer are heavier users of online information, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Excellence in Cancer Communications Research, funded by the National Cancer Institute.

Big Ten Network celebrates Wisconsin June 19

June 18, 2008

On Thursday, June 19, the Big Ten Network says “On Wisconsin!” with 24 consecutive hours of Badger programming.

University launches new Web content management project

June 18, 2008

A new Web content management system that will be made available to a group of selected “early adopters” starting this summer will allow more of a focus on content, rather than maintenance, on campus Web sites.

Newly born twin stars show surprising differences

June 18, 2008

The analysis of the youngest pair of identical twin stars yet discovered has revealed surprising differences in brightness, surface temperature and possibly even the size of the two.

Students launch community-supported agriculture farm on campus

June 17, 2008

Members of UW–Madison's F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture have started the university's first community-supported agriculture farm.

Check your route before coming to campus

June 17, 2008

Recent flooding has impacted many roads leading to campus including westbound I-94 from the Milwaukee area, as well as around Baraboo and Portage.

Ebb and flow of the sea drives world’s big extinction events

June 16, 2008

A new study, published online June 15 in the journal Nature, suggests that it is the ocean, and in particular the epic ebbs and flows of sea level and sediment over the course of geologic time, that is the primary cause of the world's periodic mass extinctions during the past 500 million years.

Lakeside Cinema returns to the Terrace

June 16, 2008

Those of you of a certain age will remember the fun of attending the drive-in theater to watch a movie safely cocooned in the cruiser on a hot, summer night. And of course, not watching due to another sort of distraction could also add to the heat; if you get the drift, nudge nudge.

UW-Madison provides assistance for flood-impacted students

June 16, 2008

UW-Madison students who have been impacted by recent Midwest flooding, tornadoes and storms are encouraged to call the Offices of the Dean of Students for assistance with a wide range of academic and student life issues.

UWPD seeks info about State Street Mall battery

June 16, 2008

The University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD) is seeking information about a battery that took place during the early morning hours today (June 16).

Ancient mineral shows early Earth climate tough on continents

June 13, 2008

A new analysis of ancient minerals called zircons suggests that a harsh climate may have scoured and possibly even destroyed the surface of the Earth's earliest continents.

Van Orman named University Health Services executive director

June 13, 2008

Sarah Van Orman has been selected to lead University Health Services, the campus agency that provides University of Wisconsin–Madison students with health care services, officials announced today (June 13).

UW Hospital and Clinics wins quality award

June 13, 2008

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has been recognized by the Premier health care alliance as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality.

Obama leads McCain in new poll directed by UW–Madison political scientists

June 12, 2008

In the inaugural University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Political Science/WisPolitics.com survey taken immediately after Hillary Clinton suspended her campaign, Barack Obama leads John McCain by a 13-percentage point margin in the Badger state.

Jazz benefit for campus child care honors early childhood teachers

June 12, 2008

An annual fundraising event featuring local jazz singer Jan Wheaton will benefit University of Wisconsin–Madison campus child care centers.

University Theatre presents ‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)’

June 12, 2008

This summer, University Theatre will present the off-Broadway sensation "Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)."

Pioneer of climatology dies at 88

June 12, 2008

Reid Bryson, a towering figure in climatology and interdisciplinary studies of climate, people and the environment, and the founder of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's meteorology department and Center for Climatic Research, and the first director of the Institute for Environmental Studies, died in his sleep early June 11 at his home in Madison.

New Wiscard fulfills ID, debit, access, meal plan functions

June 11, 2008

The new Wiscard sports a new look and will simplify matters for students, faculty and staff by performing four functions in one card: It will serve as a campus photo ID, offer secure building access, and work as a debit and meal plan card.

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