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COVID-19 employee message: Important updates before start of semester
In preparation for the start of class on Jan. 25, this message shares detailed information about how UW–Madison will use testing, masking and vaccination, which are proven to reduce transmission and severe illness.
UW–Madison researchers lead effort to create a universal coronavirus vaccine
If the world already had a pan-coronavirus vaccine in March 2020, it could have served as a mitigation tool until vaccines specific to SARS-CoV-2 could be developed.
Video: From weather to wonder
The Wonders of Physics traveling show is back in action at schools and public events. It is now presented by UW–Madison outreach specialist Haddie McLean, a former TV meteorologist. In this video, she visits Pecatonica Elementary School.
Chancellor search website is up; listening sessions continue
The site includes a prospectus for the position, a timeline for the search, details about the Search and Screen Committee, information about UW–Madison and the Madison community, and other details for the campus community and stakeholders.
Need a New Year’s resolution? Read a book a day. This undergrad did.
Kyla Vaughan, a double-major in English and history, attributes her accomplishment to being a naturally fast reader and making reading a priority.
The iSchool’s Adam Rule studies the digital evolution of the doctor’s note
To Rule, the real power of the doctor’s note is its ability to tell stories with data, to combine the patient narrative with data-driven decision-making tools.
Campus COVID-19 update: Testing for all students before spring semester
As the spring semester approaches, an update for students on our COVID-19 guidelines for returning to campus. Throughout the pandemic, Badgers have shown strong commitment to protecting their own health and the health of friends, family, instructors and the broader community by taking steps that are proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and prevent serious illness.
Name pronunciation feature added to Canvas
“Taking the time to learn and correctly pronounce a person’s name is one simple — and important — way to respect and honor their identity,” says Gabe Javier, associate vice chancellor for student affairs in the areas of identity and inclusion.
Key to a better 2022: Set goals, not resolutions
A UW Health psychologist says the blank slate of a new year can be a great opportunity for people to reset and create a different kind of future for themselves.
Joanna Wang named program executive for Administrative Transformation Program
With 20 years of success in project management, process improvement, IT operations and enterprise resource planning, Wang joins the multi-year initiative to modernize UW human resources, finance and research administration.
Mysterious ‘blue lurker’ stars likely got a spin boost by absorbing their partners
The stars, discovered a few years ago, were spinning far too quickly given their age. Nicknamed “blue lurkers,” they hid for decades within clusters of other stars.
Balancing personal and community risk with the omicron variant
Devlin Cole of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health says, "Wear a mask, get vaccinated and boosted … you can still go out and do the things you want to do, but it’s going to take a bit more planning."
Poll takes Wisconsin’s temperature on policy in leadup to 2022 elections
The poll finds residents divided along party lines on issues like climate change and government regulation but generally in agreement on others, such as concerns about healthcare and retirement savings.
Boosting one gene in the brain’s helper cells slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice
High activity of the gene, Nrf2, slowed cognitive and physical decline in the mice and reduced the accumulation of sticky proteins in their brains, all key markers of the disease in humans.
Campus COVID-19 Update: Masking order, preparations for spring semester; upgraded masks available
Campus leaders are taking several actions to provide students the best possible educational experience, fulfill our research and service missions and look out for the health and safety of our community. We are closely monitoring the public health situation and consulting with medical experts as we work on plans to continue in-person instruction, events and other activities for the spring semester beginning Jan. 25.
New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria
A study by Wisconsin Institute for Discovery researchers challenges long-held beliefs, with potential implications for physiological processes and diseases such as propionic acidemia, autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease.
Statement of UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank on UW System President Tommy Thompson’s resignation
“He has been an extraordinary advocate for our students, faculty and staff over these past 18 months, as he has been for the state of Wisconsin over his many decades of public service," Chancellor Blank said.
From PHMDC: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
Due to the highly infectious omicron variant, an unprecedented number of new cases are being confirmed every day in Dane County right now. PHMDC shares some guidance for what to do if you test positive.
Video games teach balance, reduce symptoms in autistic adolescents
Waisman Center researchers hope to identify outcomes of balance training that will be meaningful to autistic adolescents and contribute to their quality of life.
COVID questions: What’s the difference in the tests?
What is the difference between antibody, antigen, and PCR testing? Should my 12-year-old get a pediatric or adult dose?