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Grant from Thai Embassy boosts Thai studies

October 23, 2007

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

October 23, 2007

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

October 23, 2007

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

October 23, 2007

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

October 23, 2007

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

October 22, 2007

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

October 19, 2007

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

October 19, 2007

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

October 18, 2007

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

October 18, 2007

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

October 18, 2007

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

October 18, 2007

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

October 17, 2007

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

Public invited to see building plans at Chazen town hall meeting

October 17, 2007

The Chazen Museum of Art invites the community to a town hall meeting to view plans for the museum’s building expansion. Read More

Homecoming to launch School of Medicine and Public Health centennial

October 17, 2007

The formal campus celebration of the School of Medicine and Public Health’s centennial will begin during the Homecoming football game between Wisconsin and Indiana. A special on-field ceremony will introduce the centennial to those in the stadium. Read More

UW continues anti-sweatshop campaign

October 17, 2007

UW-Madison continues to be a national leader among colleges and universities working to curb sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing. Read More