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Campus learns about building plans at town hall meetings
Throughout the month of October, the UW–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation hosted a series of town hall meetings on campus to inform the university community about the latest building plans for the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
Bioethicist Fost debates use of steroids in sports
Norman Fost, professor in the departments of pediatrics and medical history and bioethics, and director of the Program in Bioethics, particpiated recently in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate as an advocate for the motion “Should We Accept Steroid Use in Sports?”
Low vaccination rate of U.S. puppies and kittens poses larger risks
It's hard to believe that in an advanced country like the United States, fewer than half of all puppies and kittens are being vaccinated. Yet that's exactly what was found in a study recently completed by UW–Madison and Dane County veterinarians.
Ebola virus disarmed by excising a single gene
The deadly Ebola virus, an emerging public health concern in Africa and a potential biological weapon, ranks among the most feared of exotic pathogens.
In diatom, scientists find genes that may level engineering hurdle
Denizens of oceans, lakes and even wet soil, diatoms are unicellular algae that encase themselves in intricately patterned, glass-like shells. Curiously, these tiny phytoplankton could be harboring the next big breakthrough in computer chips.
Curiosities: How can a tornado occur in January?
Tornadoes can happen whenever atmospheric conditions are suitable, says Steve Ackerman, professor of atmospheric science at UW–Madison. Over the years, Wisconsin has had…
Study: Brain connections strengthen during waking hours, weaken during sleep
Most people know it from experience: After so many hours of being awake, your brain feels unable to absorb any more-and several hours of sleep will refresh it.
Undergrad Quinlan wins Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award
City of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk today announced the recipients of their respective annual awards honoring community members who reflect the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Writer’s Choice: Faculty work on display at art show
“Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach,” or so goes the disparaging nugget. If true, the converse is equally snarky. Imagine the flailing about if a “doer” were dropped into a classroom and expected to teach.
Some campus systems will go offline during upgrade
Some campus administrative computing systems will go offline for as long as 10 business days starting at noon on Friday, Feb. 8, while replacement systems are placed into service.
Planning for interaction at Institutes for Discovery
As a first-generation college student at a small liberal arts school on the East Coast, Gwen Drury was struck by how physical space influenced the way people interact.
Partners in Giving still hopes to reach $3 million goal
The 2007 Partners in Giving campaign has received a record $2,901,916 in contributions from state, UW–Madison and UW Hospital and Clinics employees as of Jan. 14. The campaign is still hoping to reach its $3 million goal.
New Web site a guide to sustainability efforts
Sustainability@Wisconsin, a new Web site created by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, provides a single entry point to programs, units, projects and groups at the university that significantly address sustainability — the concept of meeting humanity’s current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Regents change leave reporting rules
The UW System Board of Regents has passed resolutions that will change vacation, personal holiday and sick-leave reporting requirements and sick-leave accrual for unclassified staff.