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Student robbed on Mills Street
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Bucky Bus back for 2008
The Bucky Bus shuttle will again operate this season for all home football games. The Athletic Department reached an agreement for shuttle service with Kobussen Buses Ltd. of Sun Prairie. Service will include approximately 17 full-size buses from lots 60/76 near the UW Hospital and 10 full-size buses from the downtown Madison parking ramps.
Recent sightings: Chancellor’s Convocation
Photo: Jeff Miller Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin talks with students enjoying lunch outdoors following the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students. Visit the…
Services scheduled for students killed in Midvale accident
Memorial services have been scheduled for two of the UW–Madison students killed in a car accident during the early morning hours of Aug. 27.
Video: Chancellor’s Convocation
Returning students — and Abraham Lincoln — offer their advice to the incoming class.
Chancellor Martin visits with footballl team prior to season opener
The Wisconsin football team welcomed a surprise visitor to its Friday walk-through as the Badgers made final preparations for their Aug. 30 season-opener with Akron.