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Gardeners invited to Family Horticulture Day
Tired of the same old backyard bounty? Maybe it's time to plant some red, pink or blue popcorn, or white, purple or black carrots. Read More
U.S. News & World Report’s Shute to be writer in residence
Nancy Shute, a veteran science and medical reporter for U.S. News & World Report, has been named the spring Science Writer in Residence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Historian’s book wins prestigious award
A pioneering study of the critical role that violence played in shaping the United States has won Ned Blackhawk, associate professor of history and American Indian studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Organization of American Historian's (OAH) Frederick Jackson Turner Award. Read More
Recent sightings: Victims honored in day of mourning
A Virginia Tech alumnus pauses during a memorial held in Bascom Hall for the victims of the April 16 shooting in Blacksburg,… Read More
Teaching awards showcase motivational skills
Eight faculty members will be honored today, April 17, as motivational leaders of students in the Distinguished Teaching Awards for 2001. Read More
Nonviolent communication expert to offer Madison training in May
Marshall Rosenberg, international peacemaker, author and founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, will offer two days of training in Madison on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2. Read More
UW-Madison geographer receives achievement award
James Knox, Evjue-Bascom Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been awarded the Presidential Achievement Award by the Association of American Geographers. Read More
UW-Madison announces 2007 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
Teaching faculty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison provide a laboratory for the Wisconsin Idea and a conduit for the knowledge, experiences and skills produced on campus to reach the rest of Wisconsin, the nation and the world. Read More
Farm Fresh Atlas makes it easy to find locally grown food
You've heard that eating food grown close to home is good for the environment, family farms, our local economy and your health. But putting local food on your plate can be a challenge if you don't know where to buy it. Read More
Virginia Tech shooting victims to be memorialized at gathering
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community will gather Wednesday evening in a memorial to the victims of this week's shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University. Read More
Chemistry professor receives National Science Board Public Service Award
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, a University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor who pioneered new ways to encourage public understanding of science through his enthusiastic communications and visually exciting chemical demonstrations, will receive the 2007 National Science Board Public Service Award. Read More
Campus libraries receive $1 million bequest for Friends
A Madison bibliophile has left a large share of his estate, nearly $1 million, to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries to benefit its Friends organization. Read More
Longtime Registrar’s Office employee Sharon Pero dies at 58
Sharon Pero, assistant registrar for Timetable and Classroom Scheduling in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Registrar, died suddenly at her home over the weekend of April 14-15. She was 58. Read More
Curiosities: What are clouds made of?
Question submitted by Jimmy Andruss, 7th Grade, Sennett Middle School. Read More
Gene that governs toxin production in deadly mold found
For the growing number of people with diminished immune systems - cancer patients, transplant recipients, those with HIV/AIDS - infection by a ubiquitous mold known as Aspergillus fumigatus can be a death sentence. Read More
New York Times media columnist David Carr to speak
The future of news reporting against the backdrop of a changing media landscape will be examined by New York Times media columnist David Carr on Monday, April 16, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More
Regents approve new compensation package for Ryan
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday approved an amended contract with Badger men's basketball coach Bo Ryan that increases his next year's salary by $250,000, which provides him a $1.25 million compensation package. Read More
World Languages Day brings the world to Wisconsin
On Thursday, April 19, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Language Institute will host over 700 high school students and their teachers for World Languages Day, an all-day event that aims to raise awareness of diverse languages and cultures in Wisconsin and around the world. Read More
Biomedical engineering competition stresses real-world challenges
Part of a unique curriculum infused with real-world design opportunities, a new competition for University of Wisconsin biomedical engineering undergraduate students places an even greater emphasis on applying their engineering knowledge to actual problems in biology and medicine. Read More