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Simona and Jerome A. Chazen: A lifelong love for the arts creates a powerful legacy

May 6, 2005

Simona and Jerome Chazen have always been interested in the arts. Read More

Returning Adult Student Awards: Balancing learning with family, work, service

May 5, 2005

"Throughout my years in the workforce, I've tried to use my job to help others," says Magda Kmiecik, one of two students who recently received the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award. Read More

Compounds in cranberries may have heart-healthy effects

May 5, 2005

Compounds that occur naturally in cranberries may be good for the heart, researchers at UW–Madison have found. Read More

Hauser elected to American Philosophical Society

May 5, 2005

Robert M. Hauser, a professor of sociology known for seminal studies of educational achievement, occupational status, social mobility and research methods, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS). Read More

Can I get a copy of that molecule? Biology goes 3-D with new technology

May 4, 2005

In an era of quantum dots and genome maps, science education faces an interesting challenge: How can students come to grips with the complexity of the infinitesimally small? The answer: Fire up the copy machine. Read More

UW Space Place: More space, new place

May 4, 2005

Fifteen years ago in a run-down former steak house, a small but determined cadre of astronomers at UW–Madison gave Madison access to the stars. Read More

Study to focus on funding of Wisconsin schools

May 4, 2005

What does it cost to adequately fund K-12 education in Wisconsin? A nationally recognized expert in school finance at UW–Madison is leading an effort to address this critical question. Read More

School of Education alumni weekend: ‘Sesame Street’ goes global

May 4, 2005

The School of Education will celebrate alumni weekend on Saturday, May 7, with a behind-the-scenes look at how "Sesame Street" reaches children in 22 countries and fosters global awareness among young Americans. Read More

New online database connects businesses with UW resources

May 3, 2005

A new online database has been launched by the Office of Corporate Relations at UW–Madison to provide businesses and others with another tool to identify and access resources and services at the university. Read More

Baughman to receive first WAA outreach award

May 3, 2005

A new award honoring the outreach activities of UW–Madison faculty and staff will be presented to its first recipient, journalism Professor James Baughman, on Friday, May 6, at the Memorial Union. Read More

Design students to show ‘Fashion Fury’

May 3, 2005

UW-Madison design students to show 'Fashion Fury' Read More

Alumni Weekend 2005 brings storied grads back to campus

May 3, 2005

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2005 BRINGS STORIED UW-MADISON GRADS BACK TO CAMPUS Read More

UW primate authority elected to national academy

May 3, 2005

Karen B. Strier, a renowned primatologist and authority on Brazil's muriqui monkeys, one of the world's most threatened animals, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), it was announced today (May 3). Read More

Two elected to the American Academy

May 3, 2005

Two professors at UW–Madison are among 196 new fellows nationwide elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read More

Classroom ‘clickers’ catching on as instant assessment tool

May 2, 2005

College professors teaching lecture hall classes may occasionally look out at the sea of faces and wonder … “Is this stuff sinking in?”A new technology gaining popularity at UW–Madison and nationally helps answer that question before final exams settle the matter for good. Read More

Department donates rare WWII maps, photos to federal archives

May 2, 2005

UW-Madison faculty experts in geospatial science and engineering on Friday, May 6, will present more than 50 original historic World War II maps and air photos of the North African and European theaters to the U.S. Department of Defense National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, formerly known as the Defense Mapping Agency. Read More

Peapod rowboat to be christened on Lake Mendota on May 4

May 2, 2005

PEAPOD ROWBOAT TO BE CHRISTENED ON LAKE MENDOTA ON MAY 4 Read More

L&S workers recognized for achievement

April 29, 2005

Twelve individuals in the College of Letters and Science have been recognized for their exemplary work during the past academic year. Read More

School of Education honors outstanding faculty, staff

April 29, 2005

The School of Education will honor seven outstanding faculty and staff members with Distinguished Achievement Awards at a reception Thursday, April 28, at the Virginia F. Harrison Parlor in Lathrop Hall. Read More

Event highlights life sciences careers for doctorates

April 29, 2005

Graduate students spend years pursuing advanced degrees, and many follow up their Ph. D.s with post-doctoral fellowships. But after that, there’s a world of career opportunities available beyond academia—which is something that not all graduate students understand. Read More