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Visiting artist to connect art students to the real world

January 25, 2008

University art students, who have yet to confront with the harsh realities of making it as a professional artist, have much to learn from those who have walked the line between the proverbial "starving artist" and making a good living in art. Read More

New Antarctic ice core to provide clearest climate record yet

January 25, 2008

Ice Coring and Drilling Services at UW–Madison built and is operating a state-of-the-art, deep ice-coring drill that is the engine behind an unprecedented Antarctic research project to record greenhouse gas levels over the last 100,000 years. The project completed its first year at the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide. Read More

Theatre auditions attract national producers, hopeful actors, techies

January 25, 2008

Theatre producers from around the country will audition actors, singers, dancers, designers, technicians and managers at the 32nd annual Theatre Auditions set for Feb. 9 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Union. Read More

Professor helps schools meet the demands of high-stakes accountability

January 24, 2008

Richard Halverson, an education leadership and policy analysis professor, is focusing his research on examining how schools are approaching the tough standards established by the federal No Child Left Behind law. Read More

ACTION Campaign Meets Initial Goal to Enlist 500 Agencies Nationwide

January 24, 2008

In the four short months since its launch in October 2007, the University of Wisconsin–Madison-based ACTION Campaign to combat substance abuse has already met its initial goal to enlist 500 agencies nationwide. Read More

Local competition exposes high schoolers to the study of linguistics

January 24, 2008

While the average U.S. high school may not offer classes in Turkish or Indonesian, an international competition will soon be bringing them to Madison's high school students. Read More

Students sell steaks to get a taste of the meat industry

January 23, 2008

So it's Saturday, and you've just learned that an RV full of Badgers fans is on its way to your place for a post-basketball game victory party. You need meat, and fast. But where around campus can you find good, fresh steaks? Read More

UW-Madison joins largest climate change teach-in in U.S. history

January 23, 2008

On Jan. 30 and 31, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will participate in Focus the Nation, an unprecedented teach-in on global warming solutions with the aim of preparing millions of students to become leaders in responding to the challenge. Read More

Students nominated for chancellor search

January 23, 2008

The Associated Students of Madison has nominated two current students to serve on the search and screen committee that will help identify the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Campus learns about building plans at town hall meetings

January 23, 2008

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. Read More

Bioethicist Fost debates use of steroids in sports

January 23, 2008

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?” Read More

Start semester with fresh batteries, fire safety information

January 22, 2008

Does your house or apartment have a working smoke detector? Have you changed the 9-volt battery since the beginning of the fall semester? Read More

Low vaccination rate of U.S. puppies and kittens poses larger risks

January 22, 2008

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. Read More

School of Pharmacy ready to celebrate 125 years

January 22, 2008

What began as an inspiration of several forward-thinking pharmacists throughout the state is now, 125 years later, a national leader in advancing both the practice and science of pharmacy. Read More

Madison declares new snow emergency

January 21, 2008

The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/Isthmus snow emergency zone. Read More

Ebola virus disarmed by excising a single gene

January 21, 2008

The deadly Ebola virus, an emerging public health concern in Africa and a potential biological weapon, ranks among the most feared of exotic pathogens. Read More

In diatom, scientists find genes that may level engineering hurdle

January 21, 2008

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. Read More

Curiosities: How can a tornado occur in January?

January 21, 2008

Tornadoes can happen whenever atmospheric conditions are suitable, says Steve Ackerman, professor of atmospheric science at UW–Madison. Over the years, Wisconsin has had… Read More

Study: Brain connections strengthen during waking hours, weaken during sleep

January 20, 2008

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. Read More

Event promotes fire safety among students

January 18, 2008

A coalition led by Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the Madison Fire Department plans to give away nearly 2,000 donated Rayovac 9-volt batteries in order to stress the importance of working smoke detectors and to improve overall fire safety. Read More