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Lectures, edible books part of National Library Week

April 11, 2007

The Edible Book Festival that kicks off National Library Week, April 15?21. Read More

Center to honor retiring director

April 11, 2007

The Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America (CHPC) will honor its retiring director, James Danky, with a symposium on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14. Read More

Be a tour guide or information guide

April 10, 2007

Visitor & Information Programs and Undergraduate Admissions are hiring student Information Guides and Tour Guides for Summer 2007. Read More

Teaching and Learning Symposium schedule, registration available online

April 10, 2007

The complete schedule, including session and workshop descriptions, and an online registration form for the 2007 UW–Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium - scheduled for May 30-June 1 at the Pyle Center - is now available online. Read More

Sexual assault awareness month recognized on campus

April 10, 2007

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and community survivors and activists have assembled a full slate of activities ranging from lectures and training sessions to performances and a candlelight vigil. Read More

Clinical autism project seeks ‘Toddler Talk’ participants

April 10, 2007

The Early Autism and Communication Research Clinic of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center seeks participants for its "Toddler Talk" project. Read More

University Club celebrates 100 years

April 10, 2007

At their meetings in March, the university's Faculty Senate and Academic Staff Assembly passed identical resolutions congratulating the University Club on its 100th anniversary. The resolutions noted that the club has been a well-respected presence on the campus since its founding in 1907, has contributed and continues to contribute to the social and cultural life of the university, and serves an important function as a venue for conversation and the exchange of ideas over lunch and for meetings of faculty and staff. Read More

UW-Madison: Hermosa efforts moving forward

April 10, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is moving forward in its efforts to investigate and respond to alleged workers' rights abuses at a former Adidas Group subcontractor in El Salvador. Read More

Register now for Crazylegs

April 10, 2007

Badger head football coach Bret Bielema will be the grand marshal for the 26th Annual Crazylegs Classic coming up on Saturday, April 28. The event includes an 8K run, a two-mile walk and a wheelchair competition. Cindy Alvarez, wife of athletic director Barry Alvarez, will lead the walk. Read More

Fishing for new anti-inflammatory, cancer drugs

April 10, 2007

Though cell movement and migration in the body play a central role in mediating injury and disease, including inflammatory responses and cancer metastasis, drugs designed to stifle cells’ nomadic tendencies are scarce. A new interdisciplinary research project funded by the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery seed grant program seeks to develop a novel drug-discovery process that may start to fill this gap. Read More

Researchers seek early detection for hard-to-diagnose disease

April 10, 2007

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by infertility due to anovulation, abnormal secretion of androgens and other hormones, and insulin resistance. PCOS is the most common female endocrine disorder, affecting 4-7 percent of women in their reproductive years — the syndrome accounts for 75 percent of all anovulations. PCOS has staggering adverse physiological, psychological and financial consequences for women’s reproductive health. Read More

2007 Distinguished Teaching Award winners

April 10, 2007

The UW–Madison Teaching Awards Committee has announced the 2007 Distinguished Teaching Awards winners. Read More

Ritschel brings forest art to Wisconsin

April 10, 2007

In 1995, Ute Ritschel started curating exhibitions in private gardens in her hometown of Darmstadt, Germany Read More

Employee Matters

April 10, 2007

State of Wisconsin Investment Board (part 3 of 3) What investment choices does the Wisconsin Retirement System offer? Participants in the… Read More

More events planned in Dance Program celebration

April 10, 2007

The Dance Program, the first in the country to offer a degree in dance, continues its 80th anniversary celebration throughout April. Read More

Alumni association presents distinguished graduates with awards

April 10, 2007

By Candice Gaukel Andrews This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards program will mark the 71st year that the Wisconsin Alumni Association… Read More

Second annual stem cell symposium to focus on heart tissue, blood diseases

April 9, 2007

Several of the world's leading experts on the formation of blood and heart cells from stem cells, and clinical applications of stem cells in blood and heart diseases, will come together on Wednesday, April 18, for the second annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium. Read More

Sixth annual bioethics forum to tackle medical applications of research

April 9, 2007

The interface among molecular biology, medical applications, law, religion and ethics will be the focus of the sixth annual international Bioethics Forum, hosted by Promega Corp.'s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI) in Fitchburg. Read More

UW-Madison Kinesiology Club to host poker run/walk April 19

April 9, 2007

Continuing a tradition of making exercise fun and accessible for everyone, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Kinesiology Club has organized the 11th Annual 5K Poker Run/Walk. Read More