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SLIS looks to past, future during centennial celebration
The school that was born of a mission to educate librarians to work in the state of Wisconsin now boasts about 4,000 living graduates who are employed all over the world in libraries and archives of all sizes. In these days of digital files and instant information, the School of Library and Information Studies is always adapting — and it’s been doing so since its founder Lutie Stearns traveled around the state, carrying books in boxes, during the earliest years of Wisconsin’s libraries. The school celebrates its centennial this year, with a weekend of events planned for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30. Read More
British ambassador to speak
Britain's ambassador to the United States will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, Sept. 29, to exchange views on global warming. Read More
Three faculty members awarded named professorships
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents recently awarded named professorships to three members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty. Read More
Mutant gene discovery may provide insight to neurodegenerative disease
The discovery of a mutant gene in fruit flies will likely provide scientists with a useful model to study neurodegenerative diseases in humans such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Read More
New satellite tools putting hurricanes in sharper focus
A fleet of powerful new visualization tools is giving forecasters an unprecedented look into the anatomy of typhoons and hurricanes, helping refine early-warning systems. Beyond better resolution, these satellite-based tools are helping scientists break tropical cyclones down into their component parts, dissecting some of the forces that create, fuel and steer these dangerous storms. Read More
Clue found to Epstein-Barr virus’ ability to form and sustain tumors
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) have found a viral target that opens the door for the development of drugs to destroy tumors caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Read More
Forum to focus on ‘moving forward together’
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's seventh annual Diversity and Climate Campus Forum will focus on engaging the campus community in discussions and action throughout the entire semester. Read More
Renaissance man of evolutionary biology to speak
Renowned evolutionary biologist Francisco Ayala will hold two presentations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Engineering Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 26 and 27, titled "Darwin's Most Significant Discovery: Design Without Designer" and "From Biology to Ethics: the Biological Foundations of Morality," respectively. Read More
Service-learning program gives children a ‘jump start’ into school
The School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched a new outreach and service-learning program aimed at helping economically disadvantaged preschoolers get a "jump start" on kindergarten, while giving college students experience in the classroom. Read More
Conference to advise businesses on pandemic preparation
A University of Wisconsin–Madison conference on Thursday, Oct. 12, "Surviving the Pandemic," is designed to help representatives from small- and medium-sized companies and nonprofit organizations assess their levels of preparedness and begin to develop their own company-specific plans. Read More
Used cell phones benefit domestic-violence victims
Anyone with an inactive or outdated cellular phone may donate it before Tuesday, Oct. 31, to benefit local victims of dating and domestic violence. Read More
James C. Hickman, former business school dean, dies
James C. Hickman, a professor emeritus of business and statistics and former dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, died on Sept. 10 following a bout with cancer. Read More
Engineering a ‘Trojan horse’ to sneak drugs into the brain
Scientists have found a new way to deliver drugs to the brains of patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimers, brain tumors and stroke. Read More
Report paints bright picture of Wisconsin’s organic dairy farms
A new University of Wisconsin–Madison study shows that the state's organic dairy farms are a major player in the national market. Read More
School of Business to partner with CFA Institute
The highly regarded Applied Security Analysis Program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business was named a CFA Program Partner by the CFA Institute. Read More
Dean of students to host safety forum
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special campus forum to discuss downtown safety issues in the wake of a string of recent robberies and attacks. Read More
Limited term employee reforms moving forward
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to move forward with a plan to reform its use of Limited Term Employees (LTEs), Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell announced Monday. Read More
Ironman triathlon to limit traffic on campus Sept. 10
The Ford Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, and for the fifth year, the run portion of the competition will include parts of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, including the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path. Read More
Chinese scholars meet to examine environmental health issues
More than 25 Chinese scholars studying in the United States will convene in Madison next week to study ways to attack global environmental problems. Read More
Law School professor represents scientists in greenhouse gas lawsuit
Stephanie Tai, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School, is one of the lawyers representing 18 climate scientists who want the U.S. Supreme Court to have the government revisit the question of whether greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles should be regulated. Read More