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Fact sheet: University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor
Built in 1960, the university’s 1 megawatt reactor is about 1/3000 the size of a commercial reactor and is used for…
Background on the UW–Madison Nuclear Reactor
For nearly 50 years, the research reactor at UW–Madison has been operated and maintained in a consistently safe and secure manner. Public research universities are by their nature open scholarly environments where knowledge is shared, and the research reactor lab at UW–Madison is no exception.
Bill Gates surprises students as “stand in” professor
Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates visited UW–Madison today (Wednesday, Oct. 12) as part of his 2005 College Tour, designed to promote greater youth involvement in technology careers.
mtvU brings Microsoft chairman to computer science class
The 24-hour college network, mtvU, brought its popular "Stand In" series today (Oct. 12) to campus by hosting Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp. chairman and chief software architect.
Longtime physics technician brings different views
Peering through his glasses, 80-year-old Mike Murray carefully bends dozens of colorful resisters, capacitors and transistors into a credit-card sized circuit.
William Cronon to open Gaylord Nelson Lecture Series
Environmental historian William Cronon will be the inaugural speaker in a lecture series at UW–Madison honoring the legacy of the late Wisconsin governor and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson.
‘Youth Speaks’ initiative will be foundation for next class of leaders
UW-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley is announcing a new initiative to strengthen the links between the university's multicultural programming and community outreach. The initiative will enhance and complement other campus-based diversity activities under the umbrella of Plan 2008, but be distinctive in its programming and goals.
Septic systems may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new housing development in Sun Prairie, Wis., is giving UW–Madison researchers a chance to test whether septic systems cause bacteria in groundwater to become resistant to antibiotics.
Photo exhibition features Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Arboretum
A panoramic photograph titled “Lily Pond” by Madison photographer Jamie Young is part of the exhibit “Into the Woods,” featuring Young’s nature…
Friends to hold Wisconsin’s largest used book sale on Oct. 12–15
The Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries will host their semiannual used book sale Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 12-15, in 116 Memorial Library. The sale features a wide variety of donated books, journals and magazines in the sciences and humanities with special collections of art books, natural history, urban planning and women's studies.
Institute for Research on Poverty wins research center award
The Institute for Research on Poverty at UW–Madison has won designation as one of three Area Poverty Research Centers nationally by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Oct. 11 press conference to outline UW–Madison partnership with Community Car
UW-Madison Transportation Services has recently contracted with Community Car to expand car-sharing services on campus, making it only the second university in the Midwest to offer car-sharing.
Microsoft’s Bill Gates to visit campus Oct. 12
Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates will speak to approximately 200 UW–Madison students on Wednesday, Oct. 12, on the topic of "The Impact and Opportunity of Technology: Why Computer Science? Why Now?"
Women’s Studies Program sends Wisconsin Idea around the world for 30 years
UW-Madison offers one of the nation’s oldest Women’s Studies Programs (WSP), founded 30 years ago this fall.
Wisconsin Book Festival, UW share symbiotic relationship
One trip to the Wisconsin Book Festival will convince anyone that we are a community of readers. This year’s festival, Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 13-17, is the fourth.
Speakers highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff are collaborating to host a number of events promoting discussion of relationship violence and sexual assault during October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
University develops Web site for ‘creating community’
UW-Madison’s sense of community and campus climate can be strengthened by a series of small acts, such as connections among individuals who may not otherwise have come together on this broad campus, says Chancellor John D. Wiley.
School of Music presents concerts by guest artists, faculty, alumni
Soloist, collaborative artist and pianist Lise Keiter-Brotzman of Mary Baldwin College will perform music exclusively by female composers in her concert at UW–Madison on…
Performance variety the spice of student-performer life
Members of student organizations will present an all-arts variety show highlighting music, dance, theater and the spoken word on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Retro Swing Band gala dance to benefit Mills Music Library
Tucked away in the basement of the Memorial Library, Mills Music Library holds, among many other collections, approximately 1,000 compositions and arrangements from Skitch Henderson of the Johnny Carson Show. On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Madison-based Retro Swing Band will perform in a big band jazz benefit to generate funds for processing the library’s collection.