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Report: Women in science see progress, but not enough

December 6, 2006

A recent National Academies of Science report illuminates issues female scientists and engineers face in universities across the nation, including UW–Madison. Read More

Wisconsin Idea: A massive library at your fingertips

December 6, 2006

A 15-year-old home-schooled boy … College students in Illinois … The nephew of Bangladesh’s president. The people on this list have a common trait: They are all Wisconsin Idea recipients, thanks to the Digital Collections Center. Read More

New admissions initiative to boost production agriculture in Wisconsin

December 6, 2006

A fall 2007 pilot admissions initiative for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is working to retain Wisconsin students who are both highly qualified and deeply committed to long-term careers in Wisconsin agriculture. Read More

Five UW faculty inducted into national academies

December 5, 2006

Five University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been recognized for their research accomplishments through recent induction into the National Academies. Read More

Almanac

December 5, 2006

Almanac Ask Bucky Ask Bucky is a service provided by Visitor and Information Programs. For more information, call 263-2400, visit the… Read More

Employee Matters

December 5, 2006

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… Read More

WAA offers official bowl tours

December 5, 2006

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), an official travel partner of UW Athletics, offers fans complete Capital One Bowl tour packages. Read More

Staff member answers Oprah’s call

December 5, 2006

In October, April Kigeya was checking the “Oprah Winfrey Show” Web site for last-minute reservations and saw that the show was looking for audience members who wanted to do something challenging for someone they didn’t know. She quickly answered the call. Read More

Still time to contribute to Partners in Giving

December 5, 2006

There is still time to contribute to Partners in Giving (the state, university and UW Hospital and Clinics combined campaign of Dane County). It officially ended on Nov. 30, but contributions are still being accepted. Read More

Top state officials to discuss Wisconsin’s environment

December 5, 2006

Four members of Gov. Jim Doyle’s cabinet whose agencies handle a broad spectrum of environmental and resource management concerns will discuss the environment at a free public forum at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State St. Read More

Historian, influential campus leader E. David Cronon dies at age 82

December 5, 2006

E. David Cronon, an influential and revered former dean of the College of Letters and Sciences and history professor for more than four decades at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died early this morning (Dec. 5) after a brief illness. He was 82. Read More

UW Business Resource Directory now available online

December 4, 2006

The UW Business Resource Directory is now available online to help businesses quickly search for resources throughout the University of Wisconsin System. Read More

Controlling confusion: Researchers make insight into memory, forgetting

December 4, 2006

Why do we forget? Do memories decay on their own, or are they harmed by interference from similar memories? Using a technique called "transcranial magnetic stimulation," brain researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison may have found the answer. Read More

Office of Corporate Relations welcomes new hires

December 1, 2006

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) recently welcomed two new hires to its staff. Cynthia Sweet and Brad Ricker both joined OCR as university-business liaisons last month. Read More

Pláticas help Latino immigrants discover keys to U.S. culture, maintain own

November 30, 2006

With a collaborative team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the community, a researcher has designed and implemented a combined research program and educational service for Latino immigrant families and Spanish-speaking child-care givers. Read More

Teaching and Learning Symposium call for proposals

November 29, 2006

The Ninth Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium is a two-day event for faculty, staff, postdoctoral and graduate students aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning. Read More

Sorority members make high school dreams come true

November 29, 2006

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Panhellenic Association will host its annual "Dream Dress" event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the On Wisconsin Room of the Red Gym, 716 Langdon St. Read More

UW-Madison’s accounting programs ranked in top 10

November 29, 2006

Both the undergraduate and graduate accounting programs of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business have been ranked in the top 10 in the nation by Public Accounting Report. Read More

Office offers student-parents assistance in raising children

November 29, 2006

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Child Care and Family Resources helps students adjust to parenthood with financial assistance and other support. Read More