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‘Heartgard’ scientist to receive honorary degree
The scientist who played a pivotal role in the discovery of ivermectin - the drug that takes down river blindness in humans, heartworm in dogs and a broad spectrum of parasites in horses and other livestock - will receive an honorary degree from UW–Madison on Friday, May 13. Read More
Study: Perceived risk, personalities sway drinking habits
Undergraduate students who believe they have less control over post-drinking agonies such as hangovers and vomiting are more likely to over-drink than students who are able to resist martinis once they're already tipsy, according to psychologists at UW–Madison. Read More
Arts faculty, students to be honored April 29
Creative arts faculty and students in disciplines spanning film studies, textile design, music and visual art will receive awards from the Arts Institute this spring. Read More
Public participation key to Campus Master Plan effort
A draft of the university's campus master plan, strengthened by broad community involvement, was unveiled today after several months of study and numerous public meetings. Read More
Studying abroad leads to grassroots student effort in Uganda
UW-Madison students who participated in a recent study abroad program in Uganda returned to Madison with more than the usual suitcase full of souvenirs -- they brought home a cause. Read More
UW-Madison gains two new stem cell programs
Capitalizing on its across-the-board-strengths in stem cell research, UW–Madison will add two new stem cell programs to its portfolio. Read More
UW monitors state purchasing consolidation
State government's drive to consolidate procurement services is being monitored closely by UW–Madison officials to affirm that the campus' needs are being met in key areas. Read More
Physics department concert pays homage to genius
In honor of the centennial of Einstein's Miraculous Year and the World Year of Physics, the Department of Physics will present a free public concert of Einstein's favorite composers on Thursday, April 28. Read More
Employee Matters
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Ask Bucky
Do you have questions? Ask Bucky has answers! Ask Bucky is a service provided by the Campus Information and Visitor Center — your one-stop shop for information about the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community, and your centralized source for off-campus housing listings. E-mail Bucky at askbucky@redgym.wisc.edu. Read More
Gas can exchange program starts in June
A university-funded program to cut ozone levels through a free exchange of old gasoline storage cans for new, environmentally friendly ones will kick off on Saturday, June 11, at Madison's Franklin Field, 1402 Wingra Creek Parkway. Read More
Backward glance
From Wisconsin Week of May 3, 1995 Read More
Family Horticulture Day set for April 30
Purple potatoes, red popcorn, and giant green caterpillars – horticulture will go Technicolor at Family Horticulture Day. A variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits, staffed by Dane County Master Gardeners and Dane County 4-H youth and adult volunteers, will give visitors hands-on experience with horticultural science (but nobody has to handle the giant caterpillars). Read More
Presentation highlights women, leadership
Women, leadership, politics and public policy will be addressed by Georgia Duerst-Lahti, a Beloit College political science professor, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Pyle Center. Read More
Weeks Hall addition to be dedicated May 6
A sparkling new addition to Weeks Hall, home to UW–Madison's Department of Geology and Geophysics, will be dedicated next week. Read More
CIVC plans health, wellness events
The Campus Information and Visitor Center, in cooperation with a variety of on- and off-campus partners, is providing a series of free, interactive events emphasizing health and wellness. Read More
Recent sightings
Canned construction Members of the Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon use more than 500 canned food items to… Read More
Four a cappella groups present musical banquet
A cappella fans can feast on the university's groups no less than twice in one weekend. Read More
Javanese gamelan troupe will present epic excerpt
Grave danger befalls a princess, her husband and his brother, the result of an encounter with an enchanted golden deer in an excerpt from the Javanese epic "Ramayana." Read More