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UW Hospital and Clinics named top academic hospital
UW Hospital and Clinics has been named the top-performing academic hospital in the United States, based on a national benchmarking study by the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), an alliance of the top academic health centers in the United States and their affiliated hospitals.
Strauss’ ‘Fledermaus’ to open UW Opera season
The world’s most-performed opera will get a Wisconsin spin this fall, courtesy of the UW–Madison Opera.
Dance students, faculty to show what they can do
As the noted photographer Jacques Lartigue no doubt would testify, human perception changes noticeably depending on whether the perceiver is in front of or behind the camera. UW–Madison dance student Laura Zimmerman will explore that phenomenon through movement in an untitled piece, part of this fall’s annual student concert, Thursday-Saturday, Oct.
Childhood hobby yields photo record of the 20th century
Forty of Jacques Lartigue’s remarkable photographs will be on exhibition at the Chazen Museum of Art beginning on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks
UW-Madison fraternities and sororities will host "Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks," a unique opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 3-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Students combine courses, seminar with international internship
Mr. (or Ms.) Smith goes to Washington? Well, perhaps not as a senator but certainly as a UW–Madison student enrolled in the Washington, D.C., "Semester in International Affairs."
New undergraduate applicant view added
Undergraduate applicants to UW–Madison now have their own view in My UW. The applicant view includes four tabs: My Front Page, Academic, Campus Life, and Financial.
Advisor functions added
The "Academic Advisor List of Advisees" and "Advisee Lookup" modules now provide a more complete list of advisees. They also include the course grid (which students see) and a list of courses and grades taken by the student at UW Madison.
Stadium sculpture installation postponed
The Homecoming-week installation of the 48-foot-tall sculpture "Nail's Tales" by acclaimed sculptor Donald Lipski has been delayed because of difficulties in its fabrication.
Electronic pruners: A worthwhile investment
Using an electronic pruner is more efficient than using a manual pruner, because it reduces hand fatigue and is faster.
Students to manage $40 million for UW System
Students in the Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) of the UW–Madison School of Business have been authorized to manage more than $40 million in fixed-income securities for the University of Wisconsin System.
Conference to set deer-vehicle crash research agenda
More than 1.5 million drivers nationwide last year collided with deer on roadways around the country, and the costs related to this growing problem total more than $1 billion each year. On Oct. 24-25, nearly 70 researchers, administrators, engineers and ecologists from 20 states, Canada and Japan will meet in Madison to present findings and set a strategic agenda for deer-vehicle crash research, funding, technology transfer and education.
A fatty acid found in milk may help control inflammatory diseases
One of the isomers of conjugated linoleic acid, a group of fatty acids found in milk, is a natural regulator of the COX-2 protein, which plays a significant role in inflammatory disease such as arthritis and cancer, according to a study published by UW–Madison researchers.
2005 freshman class includes 426 students ranked No. 1
UW-Madison continually attracts freshman classes made up of talented scholars, athletes, musicians and activists. Of those, the incoming Class of 2009 is one of the most distinguished in the institution's history.
Regents approve Medical School name change, new sick-leave policy
Part of a decade-long process to expand the public health mission of the Medical School is reflected in a name change approved by the Board of Regents.
Medical School dean finalists announced
A 22-member search-and-screen committee has presented Chancellor John D. Wiley with the names of four finalists for dean of the Medical School.
Flu shot clinics scheduled for faculty, staff
Flu shot clinics will be provided at seven campus locations from Monday, Nov. 7-Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Milestones
Appointed Richard Amasino, professor of biochemistry, has been elected by his peers to lead the American Society of Plant Biologists. Amasino will serve…
For the record
Call for proposals for DoIT technology support The Division of Information Technology is offering Engage “Adaptation” Awards. These awards will provide $800 and…