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‘Fair trade’ UW apparel now available

November 28, 2007

For years, State Street coffee shops and cafes have offered "fair trade" coffee, tea and chocolate for purchase. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, members of the campus community, parents and alumni can support this innovative ideal and the University of Wisconsin–Madison at the same time. Read More

Follow the Badgers to the Outback Bowl with WAA

November 28, 2007

It's official: Wisconsin is heading to the Outback Bowl, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) bowl tour will take fans to Tampa, Fla. in true Badger style. Read More

Forestry Club will sell Christmas trees at Stock Pavilion this weekend

November 27, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Forestry Club will be selling Fraser fir, balsam fir, and white pine Christmas trees and Fraser fir wreaths in the university's Stock Pavilion from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Read More

Wisconsin Alumni Association offers official bowl tours

November 27, 2007

The Badgers are headed to their 19th bowl appearance, and fans can get the true Badger bowl experience with the Wisconsin Alumni Association's (WAA) official tour for alumni and friends. Read More

Annual Christmas chemistry show ‘sold out;’ TV still an option

November 27, 2007

As traditions go, nothing is more engaging on the Madison holiday scene than the annual holiday chemistry lectures by Bassam Shakhashiri. Read More

Nanotech’s health, environment impacts worry scientists

November 26, 2007

The unknown human health and environmental impacts of nanotechnology are a bigger worry for scientists than for the public, according to a new report published Nov. 25 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. Read More

Statement on federal court consent decree on Charter Street Heating Plant

November 26, 2007

Here is a statement from Alan Fish, associate vice chancellor for facilities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, regarding today's (Monday, Nov. 26) agreement regarding the Charter Street Heating Plant. Read More

Recent sightings: Thanksgiving tradition

November 23, 2007

During a Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) Thanksgiving dinner, hosts Eng and Bill Braun (left), along with their son Paul… Read More

The Science of Cheese

November 21, 2007

UW-Madison cheese researcher Carol Chen explains the physics, chemistry and biology of cheese on Sicentific American’s Science Talk podcast. Read More

UW-Madison scientists guide human skin cells to embryonic state

November 20, 2007

In a paper to be published Nov. 22 in the online edition of the journal Science, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers reports the genetic reprogramming of human skin cells to create cells indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells. Read More

Reprogramming the debate: stem-cell finding alters ethical controversy

November 20, 2007

When University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers succeeded in reprogramming skin cells to behave like embryonic stem cells, they also began to redefine the political and ethical dynamics of the stem-cell debate, a leading bioethicist says. Read More

Mass e-mail letter from Dean of Students regarding fire safety

November 20, 2007

Dear UW–Madison Student, As I’m sure you’ve already heard, the campus community experienced a tragic loss this weekend as a result of… Read More

Why does orange or grapefruit juice taste so nasty after I brush my teeth?

November 20, 2007

It’s all about phospholipids, says John Moore, director of the Institute for Chemical Education at UW–Madison. Not a flavor guy… Read More

Book documents economic, health disparities that women encounter in retirement

November 20, 2007

A new book by a UW–Madison professor addresses disadvantages that can impede women from achieving economic and health security when they retire. Read More

Journalism’s past examined in encyclopedia compiled by UW–Madison professor

November 19, 2007

The evolution and history of American journalism, from 17th century colonial times to the rise of contemporary blogging culture and digital photography is chronicled in the newly released "Encyclopedia of America Journalism." Read More

Students urged to assess fire safety

November 19, 2007

In the wake of Nov. 18's tragic downtown fire, University of Wisconsin–Madison students are being urged to take time to inspect their houses, apartments or residence hall rooms for potential fire risks. Read More

Mildred Fish-Harnack: Back To Berlin

November 16, 2007

WISC-TV has published on its Web site a collection of stories, video and slide shows about Mildred Fish-Harnack, a UW–Madison graduate who was a major force in the underground resistance to the Nazis, and ultimately executed on the direct orders of Adolph Hitler. Read More

Big Ten Network deal funds financial aid, libraries, athletics

November 16, 2007

A minimum revenue guarantee of more than $6.1 million from the Big Ten Network will make it possible to increase need-based scholarships to University of Wisconsin–Madison students, enhance campus libraries and keep UW athletics competitive, Chancellor John D. Wiley and Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez announced Friday. Read More

Online Chinese course connects business professionals to UW–Madison language resources

November 15, 2007

UW-Madison's Language Institute, in partnership with the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, is making it easier for busy, working professionals to acquire Chinese language skills with a new three-credit, online course that nontraditional students can fit into their schedules. Read More