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Researchers harness the power of bacteria
Looking for alternatives to world reliance on fossil fuels for energy, an interdisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers is studying ways to generate electricity by feeding a species of photosynthetic bacteria a steady diet of sunshine and wastewater. Read More
Sheep-milk cheese is a winner for UW, area cheesemaker
At the annual American Cheese Society competition in July, an aged 100-percent sheep-milk cheese named Dante took top honors in its class for technical and aesthetic merit. The cheese was developed by researchers in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Read More
Part-time lecturer’s controversial 9/11 views kick up a hornet’s nest
The concept of academic freedom, though a matter of importance to higher education, typically isn’t fodder for water-cooler conversations or chatty morning talk shows. But when a part-time instructor of a course on Islam is discovered to have incendiary personal theories about government complicity in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks — and those personal theories briefly intersect with his teaching — you have the ingredients for an emotional and remarkably widespread national debate about the merits, the limitations and the very definition of academic freedom. Read More
Construction continues to transform campus
The current campus building boom, the most ambitious surge of construction at UW–Madison since the 1960s, continues in full swing as the academic year gets under way. Read More
Changes greet employees as they return to UW
Sure, it was summer. But that doesn’t mean that everything on campus stood still. In fact, as the campus community prepares for the new academic year, there are a number of important, visible changes in store. Here’s a list of some of them, so you can be ready for 2006-07. Read More
Recent sightings
Thanks, coach First-year head football coach Bret Bielema autographs memorabilia during the Wisconsin Football Family Fun Day, an… Read More
Karp Family celebrates 30 years of concerts with new work
Seems like only yesterday that members of the Karp family (now spanning several generations of musicians) started their annual Labor Day concerts at UW–Madison. Read More
Exhibition urges ‘Recall’ of the nature of work
The timing couldn’t be more in tune with the day: Sculptor Aris Georgiades, a professor of art, plumbs the subject of work in his new exhibition at the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters’ James Watrous Gallery. Read More
Chazen Museum opens ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ exhibition
The name Alexander Archipenko may not be as instantly recognizable as some of his fellow Cubists, “but he certainly ranks among the best of them,”says Russell Panczenko, director of the Chazen Museum of Art. Read More
Milestones
Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, was awarded a Doctor of Letters from McGill University in recognition… Read More
Writer’s Choice
UW participation in Africa Fest gives Wisconsin Idea global scope at grass roots level Read More
For the Record
Professional development grants, research service grants and faculty sabbaticals Guidelines for three 2007-08 UW–Madison faculty grants and programs are now available at… Read More
Internal audit undergoes changes with director retirement
Having overseen a revolution in the role of his department in UW–Madison’s administration, Jerry Lange will soon step down as director of Internal Audit after more than three decades of service. Read More
Research council begins new review of doctoral programs
The National Research Council (NRC) has begun a national review of research doctoral programs, and UW–Madison faculty, staff and students who receive questionnaires for the review are urged to complete them in a timely fashion. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff of the Employee Compensation and Benefits Services office. E-mail the office at employee@bussvc.wisc.edu, or call 263-7556 or… Read More
Major fall move-in days will affect campus traffic
An estimated 2,600 students will be moving into 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. Read More
New welcome center to open in September
The university’s new Welcome Center at 21 N. Park St. is expected to be open by mid-September, serving as a gateway to the university and the Greater Madison area and providing both campus and community visitor information. Read More
UWPD, city urge safety awareness
As a result of a series of downtown crime incidents this summer, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to maintain a heightened awareness of their own personal safety, especially if walking late at night. Read More
Book Smart
Stories about paranormal experiences don’t surprise Blum. “I’d tell people I was doing the book and they’d respond by telling me their own personal… Read More