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Budget stalemate ends, includes ‘major victories’ for higher education

October 31, 2007

Gov. Jim Doyle ended Wisconsin’s protracted budget stalemate at the Memorial Union on Oct. 26, signing into law a 2007–09 state budget that he said “opens the door of opportunity at our university campuses like never before.”

Domestic partner benefits: ‘We will keep trying’

October 31, 2007

To the disappointment of UW–Madison administrators, faculty and staff, a provision authorizing domestic partner benefits was not included in the final state budget, Although the overall budget picture was largely positive for both UW–Madison and UW System, the exclusion of benefits was a setback for a faculty and staff committee that spent numerous hours on the issue during the past year.

Need help at University Apartments? Just ask for Ray

October 31, 2007

You may have met Ray Esser around the Eagle Heights grounds as he worked on a building maintenance or repair project. He may have been the guy who you saw stopping to help a student fix the chain on his bicycle. Or he may have helped dig your car out of a snow bank on a cold winter day.

Campus explores the art of Japan

October 31, 2007

The arts of Japan will capture the campus spotlight in exciting and colorful presentations of exhibits, receptions, film screenings and lectures during November.

For the Record

October 31, 2007

Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff.

New classes explore environmental film’s mobilizing power

October 31, 2007

Gregg Mitman believes in the power of a well-told story. This semester the professor of history of science is teaching two new courses on the environment from a cinematic perspective: a class on environmental film in history and a hands-on production class in documentary storytelling.

School of Social Work’s diversity efforts garner YWCA award

October 31, 2007

When University of Wisconsin–Madison Assistant Professor Tracy Schroepfer joined the School of Social Work's Committee for the Recruitment and Retention of Students of Color (RRSCC) five years ago, those in her field were facing a crucial dilemma.

For students, electric ‘sled’ is good, clean fun in the snow

October 31, 2007

Thanks to donations from Madison-based foundations and industry, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineers will have the chance to develop an earth-friendly snowmobile that could facilitate scientific research in Antarctica and Greenland.

Wildfire drives carbon levels in northern forests

October 31, 2007

Far removed from streams of gas-thirsty cars and pollution-belching factories lies another key player in global climate change. Circling the northern hemisphere, the conifer-dominated boreal forests - one of the largest ecosystems on earth - act as a vast natural regulator of atmospheric carbon levels.

A glimpse into Kirk Douglas: Film center shares online collection

October 30, 2007

Kirk Douglas was Spartacus. But that's not all. The iconic, dimple-chinned movie star was also a powerful producer who blazed a trail and took command of his own acting career in the new era of American filmmaking that followed the demise of the Hollywood studio system. Now, letters, photos and other documents Douglas donated to the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research are available through a new Web site that tells the story of his career both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

Alumni in Residence program launches with visit from ‘Renaissance Man’

October 30, 2007

A modern-day Renaissance man will present talks and tastes on campus and around Madison during the inaugural Alumni in Residence program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Class of 2011 brings talent, diversity

October 30, 2007

The Class of 2011 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is an exceptional group of talented and diverse students, says Admissions Director Rob Seltzer.

Panels examine intersection of science, religion and contemplative practice

October 29, 2007

The study of the human mind and how the worlds of science, religion and contemplative practice intersect will be explored during two panel discussions in November.

University Theatre MFA directors journey outside the comfort zone with ‘Yellowman’ and ‘A Nervous Smile’

October 29, 2007

Two plays dealing with uncomfortable topics, including racial stereotypes, family dysfunction and discrimination against disabled people, mark the University Theatre directorial debuts of Talish Barrow and Sheri Williams-Pannell, second-year University of Wisconsin–Madison MFA directing students.

Alumni give $85 million to name Wisconsin School of Business

October 27, 2007

The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received an unprecedented gift totaling $85 million from a small group of alumni who have formed the "Wisconsin Naming Partnership" to support the school's mission.

AAAS honors five UW–Madison members

October 26, 2007

Five University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff members are among the 471 scientists, engineers, educators and communicators who have been selected as fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The awards are announced in the Oct. 26 issue of Science.

Recent sightings: Red-letter day

October 26, 2007

Dressed in uniform, a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps student walks past a bed of red and white flowers, planted to…

Distinguished engineering alumni honored

October 25, 2007

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to fields ranging from nanotechnology and information management to medicine, materials and agriculture, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering will honor nine influential alumni on Oct. 26 at the 60th annual Engineers' Day celebration.

Open house showcases new science building

October 25, 2007

Since it opened at the beginning of the school year, the Microbial Sciences Building has been drawing rave reviews from students and researchers who work and study in the new facility.