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New book examines science of the paranormal
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. Read More
Top kinesiology award goes to UW–Madison professor
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. Read More
Adviser takes advantage of Wisconsin’s bounty
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. Read More
UW participation in Africa Fest gives Wisconsin Idea global scope at grassroots level
Like rare perfume, the intoxicating call of African drums will waft over Madison's Warner Park on Saturday, Aug. 26. Read More
Experts to brief area business leaders on economic outlook
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. Read More
Young chemist wins hefty corporate award
A scientist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded a prestigious "Focused Giving Grant" by Johnson & Johnson, the internationally recognized manufacturer of pharmaceutical and heath care products. Read More
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