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Liquid crystals show promise in controlling embryonic stem cells
Liquid crystals, the same phase-shifting materials used to display information on cell phones, monitors and other electronic equipment, can also be used to report in real time on the differentiation of embryonic stem cells. Read More
Mispairs in genetic material make protein synthesis more efficient
A UW–Madison bacteriologist reveals that mispaired nucleotides in transfer RNA actually make the molecule more adroit, enhancing its ability to build proteins. The paper also illustrates the dynamic nature of genetic material, which is not flat, like an illustration in a textbook, but twists and bends as it interacts with cellular machinery. Read More
International Institute celebrates 10th anniversary
The International Institute, which serves as the UW–Madison's portal to the world, is marking its tenth anniversary this year and plans a number of events to mark the occasion. Read More
Jewish Heritage Lecture Series marks a 50th anniversary celebration
From the language of the Sephardim to the language of jazz, the UW–Madison Jewish Heritage Lecture series will reflect the Jewish experience from a variety of angles. Read More
Wisconsin participates in Big Ten College Tour
UW-Madison admission directors will be visiting seven cities this spring, along with representatives from each of the public Big Ten universities, as part of the Big Ten College Tour. Read More
For the Record
School of Business offers scholarships to UW–Madison employees The School of Business is offering two merit scholarships to UW–Madison employees for the Evening… Read More
New veterinary medicine program supports Wisconsin aquaculture
Friday night fish fries are just one clue that the fish industry, including fish farming, is big business in Wisconsin. UW–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine is helping launch a new fish health program to protect Wisconsin's growing aquaculture industry. Read More
Educators win national recognition for teaching and mentorship
The National Academies have recognized the efforts of four UW–Madison educators who have taken innovative strides in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate biology students. Read More
Technology advances from UW–Madison engineers
Scientists at UW–Madison are frequently developing new technologies that may have fruitful applications in areas such as health, manufacturing, computing and other sectors of the economy. Beginning with this tipsheet, UW–Madison research communicators will periodically bring you story ideas on interesting and promising technology in development. Read More
UW-Madison hosts summer opportunities fair
How can middle- and high-school students get a leg up on preparing for college? In many cases, summer recreation, academic and athletic programs play a valuable role. Read More
Enrichment programs set new standard for undergraduates
Enrollment at UW–Madison hasn’t changed much in recent years, but a transformation of the university’s learning environment over the past decade is building a smaller, more closely knit community for thousands of students. Read More
Milestones
A team of programmers from UW–Madison will compete in the 30th annual World Finals of the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest… Read More
Peace Corps on campus celebrates 45 years with films, open house
The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love (the Peace Corps) marks its 45th year in 2006. UW–Madison continues to lead the nation in fielding recruits, so it’s more than fitting to commemorate this milestone here with an evening of international film. Read More
Broadway veteran talks back to theater dreamers
With credits including performances in “Wicked,”the revivals of “The King and I”and “Flower Drum Song”and many more, Telly Leung brings his expertise to budding performers drawn from area high schools and colleges, as well as the general public on Monday, March 6. Leung will lead a free master class starting at 5 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater. An in-depth talk on his life and career will follow. Read More
School of Music concert to premiere faculty, student works
New pieces by Laura Schwendinger, associate professor of composition whose work has been recorded by soprano Dawn Upshaw and others, and Chris Walczak, will debut in concert on Monday, March 6. Read More
Union Craftshop celebrates 75 years with exhibit
The Craftshop at Memorial Union has been providing as oasis of creativity since 1929. “Blowing the Dust Off Art” celebrates this significant anniversary with a display of historical and contemporary photos of students at work in the shop. Read More
BIG exhibition offers new takes on print media
Audacious prints on a grand scale by six artists comprise “BIG: Collaboration and Innovation in the Print Medium,” a new exhibition opening in the UW–Madison Gallery of Design on Wednesday, March 8. Read More
Moveable books, decorative bindings featured in two library exhibits
The Department of Special Collections highlights color lithographic proof sheets of moveable children’s books from the Lothar Meggendorfer Collection in this exhibit, which runs through Saturday, April 15, in the Memorial Library. Read More
Writer’s Choice
Mexican Film Festival takes hard look at country’s issues Read More