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E-lectorate: Can new media get out the vote?

December 11, 2007

The battle for The White House is happening on the ground, but it’s also playing out on the Web, in video debates and among bloggers. There’s a dizzying array of new technologies– twittering anyone? – and a UW–Madison professor and two young alumni are out front in this precedent-setting campaign. For voters, it’s never been easier to get informed, become involved, or be entertained.

Recent sightings: Swan slide

December 11, 2007

Student Tom Beste “swan dives” down Observatory Hill using a cafeteria tray as a sled after five more inches of snow…

Arsenic contamination lacks one-size-fits-all remedy

December 10, 2007

Though a worldwide problem, arsenic contamination of drinking water does not have a universal solution, recent work by UW–Madison researchers has shown.

Waterborne carbon increases threat of environmental mercury

December 10, 2007

Mercury is a potent neurotoxin and a worrisome environmental contaminant, but the severity of its threat appears to depend on what else is in the water, researchers at UW–Madison have found.

Student-staff collaboration addresses campus safety

December 10, 2007

A group of UW–Madison students and staff has spent fall semester working on the challenging task of improving campus safety.

Genome study places modern humans in the evolutionary fast lane

December 10, 2007

Countering a common theory that human evolution has slowed to a crawl or even stopped in modern humans, a new study by UW–Madison researchers examining data from an international genomics project describes the past 40,000 years as a time of supercharged evolutionary change.

John D. Wiley to step down as UW–Madison chancellor

December 7, 2007

Chancellor John D. Wiley, who has earned a reputation as a campus builder and a farsighted leader since becoming the University of Wisconsin–Madison's chief executive in 2001, announced today that he will step down in September 2008.

Statement on campus snow clearance efforts

December 7, 2007

The director of UW–Madison's physical plant has issued a statement regarding the university's snow removal efforts.

Stem cells show power to predict disease, drug toxicity

December 6, 2007

For the first time, scientists have used human embryonic stem cells to predict the toxic effects of drugs and provide chemical clues to diagnosing disease.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates

December 6, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.

Recent sightings: I can see my house from here

December 6, 2007

Space Science and Engineering Center Space Science and Engineering Center student Jarek Sromovsky works to string holiday lights on a…

Give the gift of UW–Madison this season

December 5, 2007

Another holiday season is upon us, and many university departments and units have gift options for everyone on your shopping list.

Apparel manufacturer responds to UW–Madison concerns

December 5, 2007

Apparel licensee Russell Athletic has been responsive in dealing with the concerns of UW–Madison and universities across the country over potential workers rights abuses in one of the company’s factories in Honduras.

Badger Safety conference planned

December 5, 2007

The UW Police Department will hold its second annual Badger Watch Safety Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Memorial Union from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free and open to all members of the university community.

Roundtable features spoken word

December 5, 2007

An end-of-semester tradition for many faculty and staff members is attending the December session of University Roundtable. Attendees join colleagues and friends for lunch, listening and learning throughout the year, but in December, the audience is treated to a performance by students, faculty or staff.

DuPont fellowship funds address plant breeder shortage

December 5, 2007

In 2008, DuPont’s Pioneer Hi-Bred seed business will provide the plant breeding and plant genetics program with a $60,000 grant, renewable annually for five years, to support two new graduate fellowships.

Gangsters, dark comedy featured in film festival

December 5, 2007

The 17th installment of the Polish Film Festival returns to the Madison campus Friday-Sunday, Dec. 7-9.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address mid-year graduates

December 5, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America’s best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university's winter commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center. He will speak at both the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies.

Thome named WARF’s director of investments

December 5, 2007

Carrie J. Thome has been named director of investments at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).

Milestones

December 5, 2007

Baha Balantekin, Eugene P. Wigner Professor of Physics, has been elected to the Executive Board of the American Physical Society (APS). Mary Behan was named…