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UW survey finds foreign investors favor U.S. and New York City real estate
The United States remains the preferred country for foreign investors' real estate dollars, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison survey of global real estate investors released today. Read More
Toxin-binding protein linked to cardiovascular health
New research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has revealed an unexpected role for a toxin-binding protein in regulating the carrier of so-called "bad cholesterol." Read More
Another accounting student named to internship
Josie Cizak, a graduate student in the Five-Year Professional Program in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, has been awarded a postgraduate technical assistant internship at the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Read More
Construction manager chosen for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Findorff Mortenson, a joint venture of J.H. Findorff & Son of Madison and M.A. Mortenson of Minneapolis, will build the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Morgridge Institute for Research on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, officials announced today (Jan. 23). Read More
UW-Madison college targets federal bioenergy initiative
The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is leading efforts to bring a new federal bioenergy research and development center to Wisconsin, the college's dean told a group of bioscience industry leaders today. Read More
Machado and Silvetti Associates to design Chazen Museum expansion
The team of Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, in association with Milwaukee-based Continuum Architects + Planners, has been chosen by the state of Wisconsin to design the expansion to the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Paper dresses from swinging ‘60s show off planned obsolescence
The new exhibition "Disposable Dresses: Throw-Away Design from the 1960s" opens on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the Gallery of Design at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Split-screen debate coverage benefited Bush in 2004, research shows
Conventional wisdom about the pitfalls of reaction shots during presidential debates was turned on its head in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Arts Institute brings artists in residence to campus
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arts Institute announces two interdisciplinary artist residencies for this spring. Read More
Couple provides lead gift for new preschool research laboratory
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and its School of Human Ecology announced today (Jan. 18) that Elliot and Frances Lehman have provided a $1 million lead gift for a teaching and research preschool laboratory, a key component of a new addition to the school's historic building. Read More
Campus urged to guard against norovirus
Several outbreaks of norovirus infection have been documented in Dane County recently. Norovirus (formerly Norwalk-like virus) infection is common in the winter and is sometimes mistakenly called "stomach flu," says Craig Roberts, epidemiologist for University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Dean reviews under way
Several years ago, the university implemented a standard five-year review procedure for deans. The purpose is to assess their academic and administrative leadership and their performance in such areas as external relations and resource management. Read More
Segment of Walnut Street gets new name
The city of Madison has approved a name change for the segment of Walnut Street that runs east/west between Marsh Lane and Highland Avenue. It will now be called Marsh Drive; signs have been changed. Read More
Campus urged to guard against norovirus
Several outbreaks of norovirus infection have been documented in Dane County recently. Norovirus (formerly Norwalk-like virus) infection is common in the winter and is sometimes mistakenly called “stomach flu,” says Craig Roberts, epidemiologist for University Health Services (UHS). Read More
Event organizers welcome campus participation
Organizers of Science Expeditions and the Undergraduate Symposium are seeking campus participation for this semester’s events. Read More
For the record
Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards The nomination process is under way for the 2007 Classified Employee Recognition Awards, which recognize classified… Read More
University Theatre fight director teaches real-world applications of stage conflict
An associate professor of theater and drama at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a sort of pioneer in the field of fight direction. Tony Simotes is a master fight choreographer, using swords, knives, rapiers, clubs and the human body to create realistic battle scenes on stage. Read More
Study uncovers a lethal secret of 1918 influenza virus
In a study of nonhuman primates infected with the influenza virus that killed 50 million people in 1918, an international team of scientists has found a critical clue to how the virus killed so quickly and efficiently. Read More
UW-Madison student rescues missing woman in New Mexico
Peter Kottke, a UW–Madison junior from St. Paul, Minn., spent his winter break backpacking around Gila National Forest in New Mexico with his brother, Albert, without any idea that at the end of his trip they would end up becoming national heroes. Read More