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Writer’s Choice

September 5, 2006

From Mexico to Finland, from Brazil to Zanzibar, from Turkey to Sicily, artists from around the globe and down the street will offer salient insights into international culture at the third annual World Music Festival

Friends of UW–Madison Library host award-winning author Tyson

September 1, 2006

Tim Tyson, author and former associate professor of Afro-American studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will return to campus on Thursday, Sept. 7, to discuss his latest award-winning book, "Blood Done Sign My Name," at 4:30 p.m. in 126 Memorial Library.

Astronomers provide fresh peek at nearby galaxy

August 31, 2006

An international team of astronomers, including scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has created two striking images of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy nestled right next to the Milky Way.

Researchers find new way to ‘sweeten’ key drugs

August 31, 2006

Probing a class of enzymes routinely used to synthesizing some of nature's most potent drugs, a team of Wisconsin scientists has found a new way to expand on nature's chemical creativity to make critical anticancer agents and antibiotics.

Hubble captures rare, fleeting shadow on Uranus

August 31, 2006

With the help of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have captured a rare sight in the solar system — a glimpse of Uranus as one of its moons, Ariel, and its shadow traverse the disk of the planet. A University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist led the research team.

Senior to address first-year students

August 30, 2006

For the first time, a fellow student has been selected to deliver the keynote speech of the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Social Science Building to be renamed for scholar, administrator Sewell

August 30, 2006

The achievements and dedication of William H. Sewell will be commemorated on Friday, Sept. 15, as the Social Sciences Building is renamed in honor of the late sociology scholar and former University of Wisconsin–Madison chancellor.

School of Human Ecology recognizes excellence in outreach

August 30, 2006

The School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison presented its 2006 Excellence in Outreach Awards today (Aug. 30), recognizing four projects that impact significant numbers of people, demonstrate innovative designs or processes and showcase sustained effort.

Fifth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, attacks

August 30, 2006

The fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks will generate a good deal of reflection on the state of domestic security, the war on terror, international relations and civil liberties, to name a few issues. Several University of Wisconsin–Madison professors are available to offer perspectives to media, and an event will provide an opportunity for discussion about the post-9/11 world.

Campus scooter parking expands, enforcement to toughen

August 29, 2006

Scooter drivers at UW–Madison will find new, designated parking areas in the heart of campus when the academic year begins, and parking outside of those areas could result in $40 fines, officials say.

Wisconsin Welcome expands, enhances focus

August 28, 2006

Wisconsin Welcome, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's start-of-semester orientation program, is refining its focus and expanding deeper into the academic year than ever before.

Economist warns of dangers of federal budget deficits

August 25, 2006

A "painful period of world economic adjustment appears inevitable" unless the White House and Congress can develop a workable plan to ease federal budget deficits, according to an article co-authored by a University of Wisconsin–Madison economist in the current edition of The International Economy.

Major move-in days will affect campus traffic

August 25, 2006

An estimated 2,600 students will be moving into UW–Madison residence halls between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, making those the two busiest days of fall move-in activity on campus.

UW-Madison urges students to take safety precautions

August 24, 2006

While many students were away from Madison for summer break, the city has experienced a series of violent late-night attacks and robberies.

New book examines science of the paranormal

August 24, 2006

Stories about paranormal experiences don't surprise Deborah Blum, a professor of journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Blum recently published the book "Ghost Hunters: William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death.

Top kinesiology award goes to UW–Madison professor

August 24, 2006

William P. Morgan, a professor emeritus of kinesiology and renowned sports psychologist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is the newest recipient of the Hetherington Award.

Adviser takes advantage of Wisconsin’s bounty

August 23, 2006

Although advising students and selling tomatoes may not seem at all similar on first blush, the skills required to do both effectively amount to the Wisconsin Idea in living, breathing action. To Phillip Yang, adviser to students in the School of Human Ecology, the Farmers’ Market is another venue to swap cultures, tell stories and inspire.

UW participation in Africa Fest gives Wisconsin Idea global scope at grassroots level

August 23, 2006

Like rare perfume, the intoxicating call of African drums will waft over Madison's Warner Park on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Harnessing the power of bacteria

August 23, 2006

Experts to brief area business leaders on economic outlook

August 23, 2006

Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for the remainder of 2006 and beyond at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Economic Outlook conference on Friday, Sept. 15.

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