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Hot subjects—Horticulture 375: Organic Agriculture Colloquium
After two years of teaching an experimental colloquium on organic farming, horticulture professor Jim Nienhuis is no longer surprised by the diversity of majors interested in his class. Read More
The key to quieter Atlantic hurricane seasons may be blowing in the wind
Every year, storms over West Africa disturb millions of tons of dust and strong winds carry those particles into the skies over the Atlantic. According to a recent study led by University of Wisconsin–Madison atmospheric scientists, this dust from Africa directly affects ocean temperature, a key ingredient in Atlantic hurricane development. Read More
Town hall meeting set on state-owned heating, power plants in Madison
The state Department of Administration and the University of Wisconsin–Madison are holding a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21, to help develop the scope for a comprehensive feasibility study to analyze the way the state heats and cools state agency buildings and the UW–Madison campus. Read More
UW-Madison students bring pingpong back to the table
Growing up in China meant University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore Richard Qian didn't rush to play four-square or trade pogs during recess, but instead dashed to the blacktop to play the world's second most popular sport: table tennis. Read More
Resources available in wake of NIU shooting
UW-Madison officials are offering condolences and resources in response to the Feb. 14 tragedy at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. Read More
Study: Religion colors Americans’ views of nanotechnology
Addressing scientists in Boston Feb. 15 at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Dietram Scheufele, a professor of life sciences communication, presented new survey results that show religion exerts far more influence on public views of technology in the United States than in Europe. Read More
Edil receives Turkish science award
In a January ceremony held at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, and attended by Turkish dignitaries, including the president, president of the parliament, prime minister, cabinet ministers, university presidents, and others, University of Wisconsin–Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Tuncer Edil received the Special Science Award from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. Read More
Recent sightings: Bill Clinton at the Stock Pavilion
Photo: Bryce Richter Former president Bill Clinton makes a stop on the campaign trail for his wife, New… Read More
Researchers promote coexistence of wolves, people
For almost a decade, Adrian Treves, an animal behaviorist and ecologist, and Lisa Naughton, a social scientist, have worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to address the challenges of living with wolves, especially the losses of livestock and hunting dogs that inevitably result. Read More
Berquam: Pay attention to safety
Dean of Students Lori Berquam is urging students to pay close attention to personal safety. Read More
UW–Madison’s annual report available online
“Bold Changes, Strong Roots,” UW–Madison’s annual report for fiscal year 2006–07, is now available online. Read More
More clues on ‘Jeopardy!’ visit
One of the country’s most popular and longest-running game shows, “Jeopardy!”, rolls into Madison on Friday and Saturday, April 11–12. Read More
UW-Madison alumna featured on 2008 U.S. postage stamp
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, a 1918 graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will be featured on a new stamp for the U.S. Postal Service's 2008 Commemorative Stamp Program. Read More
Students, professors invited to apply for Hirsch Family Award
Undergraduate students and their professors still have time to apply for the inaugural Hirsch Family Award, created by alumnus Jim Hirsch and his wife, Judy. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 14. Read More
University addresses snow removal issues
Following is a letter from Alan Fish, associate vice chancellor for facilities, regarding the university’s work on snow removal around campus. Read More
Lecture series embraces sharing of ideas
It happens on campus every day — people getting together, in groups large and small, to share ideas and perspectives on issues that matter. And every year, the student-run Distinguished Lecture Series Committee of the Wisconsin Union Directorate adds to the vibrancy of ideas by bringing some of the nation’s best minds and voices to campus for free, public presentations. Read More
Students featured in upcoming Dance Program concert
Coping with the rigors of academia at a large research institution while simultaneously dealing with “coming of age” issues are challenges most undergraduate students face sometime during their four years on campus. But how they express their intellectual and emotional growth along with their expanded visions of the world varies greatly.. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/ecbs.html. Read More
UW-Madison makes presidential honor roll for community service
The University of Wisconsin–Madison was named this week to the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction for its efforts to promote community service and service learning on its campus. Read More
Details on Bill Clinton’s ‘Solutions For America’ campaign event
People planning to attend former President Bill Clinton’s political rally for presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, expected to begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 14), should keep in mind several important details. Read More