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Saturday: Barry Alvarez Day
Governor Jim Doyle has declared Saturday, Nov. 12, 'Barry Alvarez Day' in the state of Wisconsin. Read More
Computer model recreates storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald
On Nov. 10, 1975, Lake Superior swallowed the Edmund Fitzgerald, along with her 29 crew members and cargo of almost 26,000 tons of ore. The wreck evolved into a Midwestern legend. Thirty years later, researchers at UW–Madison have built a simulation of the storm using the latest forecast technology. Read More
Bridge reinforcement system tapped for technology award
A group of UW–Madison civil engineers has received a Popular Science magazine "Best of What's New" award in engineering for a unique technology that may lengthen life of bridges without raising construction costs. Read More
American Indian workshop promotes dialogue on breaking stereotypes
An Anishinaabe prophecy called the Seven Fires offers seven predictions of what the future would bring, and "the time of the seventh fire" can either lead to a worldly sense of community and unity or the destruction of humanity. The American Indian Studies and Education workshop, held on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UW–Madison Red Gym, will explore that tradition and others in the hope of leading participants down a road toward unity and community. Read More
Women’s soccer earns spot in NCAA Tournament
The Wisconsin women's soccer team (13-8-2) is headed to Milwaukee for the first and second rounds of the 2005 NCAA Tournament, the NCAA women's soccer selection committee announced Monday. The Badgers will face off against Marquette in the first round Friday, Nov. 11. The Golden Eagles earned the No. 4 seed in the bracket. Read More
McGovern to deliver Kastenmeier Lecture, examine Iraq war
Former U.S. Sen. George McGovern will discuss "The Iraq War: Lessons from the Past," in the UW Law School's Robert W. Kastenmeier Lecture on Monday, Nov. 14. Read More
Jahn chosen to lead College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Molly Jahn, a Cornell University expert in plant breeding, gene discovery and genetic mapping of agricultural plants, has been named the new dean of the UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Chancellor John D. Wiley announced today. Read More
Six UW–Madison faculty elected AAAS fellows
In recognition of their contributions to science, six members of the UW–Madison faculty have been elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More
Grant promotes faster application of health care technology
By fostering early-stage collaborations between UW–Madison biomedical engineering researchers and practicing physicians, a new initiative will enable researchers to deliver their advances more quickly to the patients who need them. Read More
Kalin receives award meant to spur advances in psychiatry
Ned A. Kalin, the Hedberg Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology and chair of the department of psychiatry at the UW Medical School, has received the national Edward A. Strecker Award for 2005. Read More
Learning the international language of science
Undergrads will get taste of research abroad at a Bangkok university Read More
Chancellor’s statement regarding Governor’s veto of AB 499
Gov. Jim Doyle's veto Thursday (Nov. 3) of Assembly Bill 499 was an important step to preserve Wisconsin's leadership in the burgeoning field of embryonic stem cell research. The bill would have criminalized a promising form of biomedical research. Read More
Students get Hollywood lesson in screenwriting
James G. Hirsch, one of Hollywood’s most successful writer-producers, is following in the footsteps of a former professor this semester. He is commuting from Los Angeles to Madison to teach a screenwriting course for seniors and graduate students in the Department of Communication Arts. Read More
Film offers lessons in effective resistance
Smack in the middle of World War II, a group of German college students calling themselves The White Rose endeavored to stop Hitler and reclaim their country. This story is chronicled in "Sophie Scholl: The Final Days," a new film by director Marc Rothemund. A screening and roundtable discussion with Rothemund will be held in Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Read More
John Lennon the visual artist in exhibition at Red Gym
Some people may be surprised to learn that John Lennon, in addition to his mesmerizing music, also was quite a respectable visual artist. The Lennon estate and his widow Yoko Ono will bring a sampler of Lennon's drawings and paintings to the UW–Madison campus from Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6. Read More
Union seeks faculty, staff input on improvement plan
The Wisconsin Union is inviting UW–Madison faculty, staff and Union members to an informal gathering at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Memorial Union to learn more about the Union’s Facilities Improvement Plan (WUFIP) and how they can participate in the process by providing feedback and making suggestions. Read More
Speaker planned for Women’s Health Leadership Conference
The Center for Women’s Health Research will host a free lecture by Susan Wood, former director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Office on Women’s Health. Read More
Union plans takeout Thanksgiving dinner
Wisconsin Union Catering will again be offering home-cooked Thanksgiving dinners and sides for take out. An individual dinner is $8.95; a family meal for six is $99. All of the various entrees may also be purchased a la carte (by the pound or “each” for turkeys and pies). Read More
School of Music guest artist to explore American traditions
The Caribbean, Britain, Ivory Coast and beyond: All aboard for pianist Donna Coleman’s “Celestial Railroad 2005” concert on Friday, Nov. 4, at UW–Madison. Read More