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Kastenmeier Lecture focuses on tech transfer, national science policy
The importance of landmark federal patent legislation to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and to an effective national science policy is the topic of the 2006 Kastenmeier Lecture at the UW–Madison Law School on Friday, Nov. 3.
Professor receives YWCA award
Michael Thornton, faculty director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Morgridge Center for Public Service and professor of Afro-American and Asian American Studies, received the individual Racial Justice Award from the Madison YWCA at its fifth annual Racial Justice Conference on Oct. 19.
Journalism students map coverage of Halloween on State Street
As the celebration of Halloween on State Street unfolds this weekend, a corps of University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism students will cover the event live under the guidance of professional reporters.
Door to college readiness opens with technology academy
The UW–Madison Information Technology Academy has been one of the university's more novel — and successful — approaches to improving undergraduate diversity and providing greater opportunity to students who are underserved throughout higher education, and especially in the sciences.
Distinguished professor emeritus of engineering dies
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering Phil Myers, a pioneer in combustion engine research and influential automobile industry consultant, died on Oct. 18 at the age of 90.
University Committee statement on marriage amendment
The proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the legal status of people in relationships other than traditional marriages will harm the intellectual capacity of both the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the state of Wisconsin.
Union, living wage initiatives pass
UW-Madison students voted “yes” on a pair of fall election initiatives that would renovate and upgrade Wisconsin Union facilities and potentially raise wages for student hourly employees.
Institute for Research on Poverty marks 40 years of innovative work
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty — the nation's first poverty research center — next month marks 40 years of studying why Americans live in poverty and what can be done to end it.
IPM program now includes berry growers, covers more parts of state
A University of Wisconsin–Madison program that has helped Wisconsin apple growers reduce pesticide use without sacrificing fruit quality has a new name and a broader mission.
Arboretum receives grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum is one 37 museums or libraries out of 183 applications to receive a 2006 National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Professor receives prestigious award for contributions to chemistry
A University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist has won the 2005 Harrison Howe Award, a prize that annually honors outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry.
Scientists find key to immune system’s ability to remember
A team of researchers led by a University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher have identified the role of a protein that is important in stimulating the cells of the immune system, whose role is to take quick and effective action when agents of disease reinvade the body.
Homegrown Lunch puts local produce in schools
Sara Tedeschi of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems works in the Madison community to build connections between local farms and school cafeterias to improve the circumstances of schoolchildren and farmers.
BusinessWeek ranks Wisconsin MBA No. 4 for fastest payback
In its latest biennial ranking of MBA programs, BusinessWeek rates the Wisconsin MBA program No. 4 in the nation in terms of fastest return on students' investment. According to the magazine's findings, students who earn an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have their costs of going back to school repaid due to higher salaries in less than five years, compared to more than 15 years for other MBA programs.
Future of conservation pondered in Oct. 26 lecture
"The Future of Conservation" will be the topic of a free public lecture by Steven Sanderson at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State Street.
Conference tackles consumption, media and political culture
The intersection of consumer and political culture will be explored by scholars from across the United States and western Europe in a two-day conference beginning Friday, Oct. 20, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
L&S diversity group connects graduate students to university life
A group of about 60 new graduate students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Letters and Science are part of a group called Community of Graduate Research Scholars, which creates a community network for beginning graduate students from underrepresented groups through a combination of social, civic and professional events.
MacArthur Foundation provides $3 million to digital learning innovations
An education research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will play a significant role in a new $50 million MacArthur Foundation project investigating digital media and its impact on youth culture, learning and literacy.
Partners in Giving under way
“Giving Strong” is the theme of the 2006 Partners in Giving campaign, historically known as the state, UW–Madison and UW Hospital and Clinics Employees Combined Campaign of Dane County. The eight-week charitable fundraising effort began on Oct. 9 and will continue through Nov. 30.