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UW–Madison a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
University of Wisconsin–Madison students fared well in landing international fellowships with The Fulbright Program, which announced its 2007-2008 fellows list in this week's Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More
Library, university series explores topics in faith and reason
The Central Branch of the Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin Street; and the Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St.; have joined forces in sponsoring a series of talks beginning Oct. 30 from renowned authors, local clergy, and Madison-area professors on topics involving the intersection of faith and reason. Read More
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on the biennial budget agreement
Chancellor Wiley congratulates Gov. Doyle and members of both parties in the Assembly and Senate on achieving a hard-fought budget compromise that will benefit state universities. Read More
UW-Madison and Urban Institute launch Offner lecture series
Paul Offner's legacy of applying good scholarship to public policy solutions, especially for society's disadvantaged, will be celebrated with a lecture series sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs in partnership with the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Institute. Read More
As Halloween approaches, a food scientist muses on the coming ‘candy season’
In anticipation of the candy season — those sugar-packed months stretching from Halloween through Easter, marked by a succession of candy corn, chocolate turkeys, ribbon candy, candy hearts and chocolate eggs — UW–Madison food scientist Rich Hartel answers some questions about candy and the candy business. Read More
Grant from Thai Embassy boosts Thai studies
The Royal Thai Embassy has granted University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center for Southeast Asian Studies nearly $100,000 to support the university's Thai studies program. Read More
Recent sightings: Sunset passage
Silhouetted students pass through an enclosed walkway connecting the north and south residential wings of the new Ogg Hall, which opened… Read More
Alumni raise $569,000 for student scholarships
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison received nearly $569,000 in scholarships this year, thanks to the efforts of local chapters and affiliates of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Read More
Center offers care option when kids are sick
Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW–Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable. Read More
More ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ to be taped before live audiences
Audience members are currently being recruited for the taping of two new "Wisconsin Reflections" episodes to be aired on the Big Ten Network. Read More
UW center will lead efforts to expand farm-to-school programs in Midwest
The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named as lead agency in a six-state area for a new national program to encourage schools to serve more locally grown food. Read More
New mechanical engineering building set for generations of innovation
When the Mechanical Engineering Building on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus opened its doors in 1930, sliding chalkboards and concrete floors were among its most innovative features. Read More
Researchers underscore limitations of genetic ancestry tests
Although many people rely on commercially available genetic tests for insights into their ancestry, consumers should be aware of significant limitations in such testing, according to a group of researchers commenting in today's issue of the journal Science. Read More
Professor’s film on Native American soldiers to air on PBS
Patty Loew, a veteran television journalist and an associate professor of life sciences communication, has long wondered what motivated Native American veterans — including her grandfather — to fight for a country that considered them outsiders. Now, she has produced “Way of the Warrior,” a one-hour documentary that will air nationally on the PBS network in November, to explore these motivations. Read More
New student programs office requires transfer students to take part in SOAR
The Office of New Student Programs recently updated its policies to require all students transferring to the university to attend an on-campus SOAR orientation program prior to enrolling for courses. Read More
Is a strike on Iran inevitable? Iran expert to speak on campus
News reports from Washington, D.C. and Tehran differ on the reasons why the U.S. may seek to attack Iran in the coming months. Neither country disputes the fact, however, that Iran is next on the list of targets in President Bush's "War on Terror." Read More
Application deadline is February 1
The application deadline for fall admission is February 1. This deadline applies to freshman, transfer, and reentry applicants. All complete applications received by or… Read More
Employee flu shots available starting Oct. 29
The Environment, Health and Safety Department will again offer a wide variety of times and locations for on-campus employee flu shot clinics. Read More