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Midwest local TV newscasts average 36 seconds of election coverage
In the month following the traditional Labor Day kickoff of the 2006 election campaign season, television stations in nine Midwest markets devoted an average of 36 seconds to election coverage during the typical 30-minute local news broadcast, a new analysis conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows. Read More
Homecoming parade to affect downtown traffic patterns
Several downtown streets will be closed on Friday, Oct. 13, for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Parade. Read More
Reports of UW Marching Band conduct detailed
In an effort to foster public understanding regarding reports of misconduct by members of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, Chancellor John D. Wiley and band director Mike Leckrone today disclosed the nature of some of the reported behavior. Read More
Nova producer to delve into the art of science television
Paula S. Apsell, the executive producer for public television's science series Nova, has been named University of Wisconsin–Madison Science Writer in Residence for the fall of 2006. Read More
Microbial ‘blueprint’ may unlock mysteries of wastewater treatment
A University of Wisconsin–Madison environmental engineer and her graduate student are among researchers on a multi-institutional team who have mapped the metagenome of elusive phosphorous-eating organisms key to thousands of wastewater treatment processes in the developed world. Read More
Study: Dust may dampen hurricane fury
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have put forward an intriguing theory that introduces a whole new dimension to the debate on what might be causing stronger and more frequent storms. Read More
Business school plans celebration for Grainger Hall addition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business will hold a kickoff ceremony to celebrate the start of the construction of a $40.5 million addition to Grainger Hall. Read More
UW-Madison to sponsor teacher, student international workshops
University of Wisconsin–Madison area and international studies programs will sponsor several workshops for K-12 teachers and students this fall. Read More
Berquam: Participate in ASM fall elections
University of Wisconsin–Madison interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam is encouraging all students to play an active role in shared governance by voting in next week's Associated Students of Madison fall elections. Read More
Forage specialists apply their expertise to bioenergy research
Michael Casler and Paul Weimer are experts on matters related to forage digestibility in dairy cows. So how did they end up doing research on use of biomass crops for ethanol production? Read More
Students fight hunger with hunger
On Thursday, Oct. 12, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will go hungry to fight hunger as part of the Muslim Student Association’s fourth annual… Read More
Initiative fosters teacher training in less commonly taught languages
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Wisconsin–Madison Language Institute and the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages a three-year, $345,000 grant to launch the National Online Less Commonly Taught Languages Teacher Training Initiative. Read More
UW-Madison increases Halloween alternatives
In partnership with the Wisconsin Union Directorate and the Associated Students of Madison, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will increase the number of opportunities for students to participate in off-State Street events during the upcoming Halloween weekend, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28. Read More
New federal program targets global poverty
A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor will oversee a new $10 million federal program that will support a wide range of projects aimed at understanding and curbing poverty in developing nations. Read More
Badger game available on campus via ESPN360.com
ESPN will provide free live coverage of the Wisconsin Badgers-Northwestern University football game for those with campus Internet connections on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. on ESPN360.com. Read More
Wisconsin’s largest used book sale returns Oct. 18-21
The semiannual Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Library book sale, which draws visitors from around the Midwest, is slated to return to Memorial Library Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 18-21. Read More
Grant offers child care help to university employees
Classified employees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can apply for child care grants through Wednesday, Nov. 1. Read More