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Foley named first Gaylord Nelson Professor
A University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist who studies the behavior of complex global environmental systems and their interactions with human societies has been named the university's first Gaylord Nelson Distinguished Professor. Read More
Business leader joins Center for Entrepreneurship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business has announced that Dan Olszewski has been named director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship. Read More
Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries lecture focuses on civility
Johns Hopkins University Professor Pier Massimo Forni will give the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries' annual lecture on Wednesday, April 19, at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
Chazen Museum of Art presents ‘Metalsmiths’ exhibit
The Chazen Museum of Art will present the exhibition "Metalsmiths and Mentors: Fred Fenster and Eleanor Moty" at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Saturday, April 29-Sunday, July 23, in Brittingham Galleries VI and VII. Read More
Educators strive to retain science students with disabilities
A consortium of educators is working to increase the number of students with disabilities entering and remaining in science fields. Read More
Environmental advocate to lecture on world population
An environmental advocate who The Washington Post has called "one of the world's most influential thinkers" will give a free public lecture on Thursday, April 20, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Family Horticulture Day planned for April 29
Family Horticulture Day is planned for Saturday, April 29, as the finale to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's month-long Science Expeditions. Read More
UW-Madison improves patent ranking
The University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2005 was the nation's fifth most productive intellectual property setting among U.S. universities, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced. Read More
UW-Madison Kinesiology Club plans 10th annual poker run/walk
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Kinesiology Club has organized the 10th Annual 5k Poker Run/Walk, scheduled for Thursday, April 20. Read More
Journalist Hugh Pope to speak
Former Wall Street Journal correspondent Hugh Pope, a leading expert on Turkey, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison later this month. Read More
Series of talks to examine culture, conflict in Iraq
The Division of International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announces a series of talks, "Three Perspectives on Iraq, Three Years Later," to be held at UW–Madison on Monday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 18. Read More
‘Safer Spaces’ addresses hate crimes, campus climate
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched a multifaceted effort designed to combat hate crime and promote a more welcoming climate for its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Read More
Technology helps electricity consumers become suppliers
A University of Wisconsin–Madison emeritus professor has developed technology that may allow large electricity customers across the country to enhance their power quality while lowering their energy cost. Read More
Undergraduate wins prestigious Truman Scholarship
A University of Wisconsin–Madison senior is one of just 75 students nationally to be named a Truman Scholar. Read More
Chancellor launches convocation speech contest
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley invites all current UW–Madison students to write essays on the theme "What did you learn about yourself or others during your freshman year?" Read More
Scientists fashion semiconductors into flexible membranes
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have demonstrated a way to release thin membranes of semiconductors from a substrate and transfer them to new surfaces - an advance that could unite the properties of silicon and many other materials, including diamond, metal and even plastic. Read More
Men’s hockey wins sixth national championship
Senior Tom Gilbert’s goal 9:32 into the third period proved to be the winner as the Wisconsin men’s hockey team defeated Boston College 2-1 Saturday night in the NCAA Championship Game at the Bradley Center. Read More
Excellence recognized in 2006 Distinguished Teaching Awards
Ten faculty have won 2006 Distinguished Teaching Awards. Read More
Badgerland presence at BIO 2006
Following Monday's blockbuster announcement of a $150 million public-private investment in the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will have considerable momentum as it vies for attention at BIO 2006 this weekend in Chicago. Read More