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Have fun, stay safe over March 31-April 9 Spring Break
Whether you plan to travel to a beach destination, stay in town, or head for home, university officials are encouraging members of the campus community to exercise common sense and keep safety in mind. Keep the following information in mind. Read More
Scott Turow to give free lecture
Lawyer and best-selling author Scott Turow will give a free lecture, "Reflections of a Man with Two Heads," at 5 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room 1100 of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave. Read More
Unique models help teach nanoscience to the blind
At the root of scientific study are observations made with the eyes; yet in nanoscience, our eyes fail us. The smallest object we can see still looms thousands of times larger than a typical nano-sized structure. Even the most powerful microscopes can't peer into the nanoscale directly. Read More
Journalism professor traces birth, growing pains of network TV
What television viewers saw in the 1950s seemed benign enough: Lucy Ricardo planning hijinks with pal Ethel Mertz, a freckled Howdy Doody and the vaudeville antics of Uncle Miltie. What they didn’t see — and what journalism professor James Baughman chronicles in his new book, “Same Time, Same Station” — is the tug of war that network executives waged in the early days of television for the soul of mass culture. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/ecbs.html. Read More
In quest for less risky drugs, scientists listen to neurons
Since the 1950s, doctors have been ordering medications such as Ritalin to ease symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and prescriptions now number in the millions. Still, though highly effective, so-called “psychostimulant” drugs are not without risks, leaving many seeking safer alternatives, especially for children. Read More
Faculty, staff urged to vote absentee if necessary
Faculty and staff can cast absentee ballots in the Tuesday, April 3, general election. Elections will select a state Supreme Court justice,… Read More
Strategic plan lives on during self-study timeline
As the campus begins to undertake a multifaceted reaccreditation process culminating in 2009, strategic priorities will continue to guide decision-making, administrators say. Read More
Preparing for better weather forecasts
UW–Madison scientist Allen Huang is at the forefront of preparations for new satellite instruments and the predicted data deluge. Read More
Brothers showcase Indian classical music
From child prodigies to consummate adult musicians, Shri Ganesh and Shri Kumaresh promise an evening of absolute musical excitement when they visit campus to perform on Sunday, April 1. Read More
Targeting tumors the natural way
By mimicking Nature's way of distinguishing one type of cell from another, University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists now report they can more effectively seek out and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Read More
Ultrathin films deliver DNA as possible gene therapy tool
Gene therapy - the idea of using genetic instructions rather than drugs to treat disease - has tickled scientists' imaginations for decades, but is not yet a viable therapeutic method. One sizeable hurdle is getting the right genes into the right place at the right time. Read More
Cutting-edge political Web site editor, CNBC business newsman to visit campus
Jim VandeHei, executive editor of the popular new Washington, D.C. Web site ThePolitico.com, and Charles Gasparino, on-air editor and business reporter for CNBC, will visit the UW–Madison campus in April as writers in residence. Read More
Global warming forecasts creation, loss of climate zones
A new global warming study predicts that many current climate zones will vanish entirely by the year 2100, replaced by climates unknown in today's world. Read More
Greeks unite for Langdon Street neighborhood watch
The Langdon Street Neighborhood Watch will host a safety awareness event at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 in front of Gamma Phi Beta, 217 Langdon Street. Read More
UW-Madison encourages copyright compliance
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is again reminding students, faculty and staff to respect music and movie copyrights and to be aware of campus policies governing appropriate use of computer resources. Read More
Showcase planned for March 27
Unlocking creativity and sharing innovative ideas on ways to make the campus work more effectively are at the center of Showcase 2007 on Tuesday, March 27, at the Memorial Union. Read More
UW-Madison launches new opportunities for absentee voting
Even if you plan to travel during the upcoming spring break, it's easy and convenient for students, faculty and staff to cast absentee ballots in the Tuesday, April 3, general election. Read More
Exhibit traces 300 years of Wisconsin and Great Lakes maps
Original maps of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region from 17th-century drawings concocted from travelers' accounts to 21st-century images captured by satellites are on display through June 29 in the Department of Special Collections in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More