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Falling milk prices cause tough 2006 for Wisconsin farmers, report says
University of Wisconsin–Madison agricultural economists have released their Status of Wisconsin Agriculture report for 2006.
Physicists find way to ‘see’ extra dimensions
Peering backward in time to an instant after the big bang, physicists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have devised an approach that may help unlock the hidden shapes of alternate dimensions of the universe.
TIP/School of Music’s guest artist visits high school band
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music presents guest artists throughout the year, usually in short residencies that feature a recital and one or two master classes. In the case of current guest artist James Jenkins, who plays the tuba, the model has been expanded to include an outreach activity at one of Madison's public high schools.
Vista installation not recommended
Although its use is permitted, the campus has identified numerous critical issues regarding Vista, including software compatibility with campus systems, hardware requirements and installation challenges.
University’s annual report now available online
The Wisconsin Idea: Setting the Agenda, UW–Madison's annual report for fiscal year 2005-06, is now available online.
For seriously ill patients, a UW center helps navigate an emotional journey
Since 2001, Meg Gaines and the center Center for Patient Partnerships have given more than 900 patients from all across the state hope through what the center calls “patient advocacy,” or the support of patients in their medical, financial and emotional journey through disease.
Finding may unshackle the potential of composite materials
In an advance that could lead to composite materials with virtually limitless performance capabilities, a University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist has dispelled a 50-year-old theoretical notion that composite materials must be made only of "stable" individual materials to be stable overall.
University Roundtable spring lineup kicks off Feb. 14
The University Roundtable, a traditional semester lecture series at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will kick off on February 14 with a lecture by Alan Fish, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning and Management, about the future of the University Master Plan.
McKenna selected to head veterinary diagnostic lab
Thomas McKenna, an animal disease expert with 12 years experience dealing with the implications of livestock diseases at the national and international level, has been chosen to head the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Regents consider admissions policy proposal
The UW System Board of Regents is considering an updated freshman admissions policy that would ensure a comprehensive review of each applicant — a policy that is consistent with longstanding practices at UW–Madison.
Associate dean will coordinate graduate education
In a move to unify campuswide leadership of graduate education, Graduate School Dean Martin Cadwallader named Judith Kornblatt senior associate dean for graduate education on Jan. 12. In the newly created position, Kornblatt is responsible for identifying and addressing issues that affect graduate education across disciplines.
Partners in Giving surpasses goal
More than 9,600 employees collectively pushed the annual Partners in Giving charitable campaign well past the $2.82 million goal this month.
Nutrition researchers provide the skinny on trans fats
This past holiday season, University of Wisconsin–Madison nutritionist Sherry Tanumihardjo made brownies with butter, not margarine. Like a lot of us, she wanted to avoid artificial trans fats.