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Design students to show ‘Fashion Fury’
UW-Madison design students to show 'Fashion Fury'
Alumni Weekend 2005 brings storied grads back to campus
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2005 BRINGS STORIED UW-MADISON GRADS BACK TO CAMPUS
UW primate authority elected to national academy
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).
Two elected to the American Academy
Two professors at UW–Madison are among 196 new fellows nationwide elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Classroom ‘clickers’ catching on as instant assessment tool
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.
Department donates rare WWII maps, photos to federal archives
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.
Peapod rowboat to be christened on Lake Mendota on May 4
PEAPOD ROWBOAT TO BE CHRISTENED ON LAKE MENDOTA ON MAY 4
L&S workers recognized for achievement
Twelve individuals in the College of Letters and Science have been recognized for their exemplary work during the past academic year.
School of Education honors outstanding faculty, staff
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.
Event highlights life sciences careers for doctorates
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.
Thornton named new director of Morgridge public service center
UW-Madison has named Michael Thornton, a professor of Afro-American Studies, as the new faculty director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. Thornton, who begins in the half-time role on July 1, replaces Mary Rouse, who is retiring.
Evjue Foundation endows journalism chair
The Evjue Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, has given $1 million to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication to endow a professorship.
Academic staff awarded for leadership, public service
For outstanding work in leadership, public service, research and teaching, eight UW–Madison professionals have been honored with the 2005 Academic Staff Excellence Awards.
Teachers, students benefit from AIDS activist’s commitment
Marge Sutinen directs the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center in Wisconsin (MATEC-WI). Under contract with the UW Medical School, MATEC-WI coordinates educational opportunities for clinical health care providers who care for and treat people with HIV infection or AIDS.
Researchers devise nano-scale method for investigating living systems
By observing how tiny specks of crystal move through the layers of a biological membrane, a team of electrical and computer engineers and biologists has devised a new method for investigating living systems on the molecular level.
Laser scientist illuminates research in living color
In art, color is information. Just look at a painting by an artist such as Monet: Each uniquely hued brushstroke brings to life a new blade of grass, a leaf, a flower petal, a slice of sky-each a component of the complete picture.
Students provide innovative support for nonprofits
Students in the E-Projects in Community Service (EPICS) course at UW–Madison will showcase the final products on May 2 of their work supporting numerous nonprofit organizations.
Dane County leaders join forces in regional economic development initiative
Leaders from throughout Dane County gathered Tuesday to discuss the need for a collaborative, regional approach to economic development for the area.
Wisconsin researchers identify sleep gene
Zeroing in on the core cellular mechanisms of sleep, researchers at University of Wisconsin Medical School have identified for the first time a single gene mutation that has a powerful effect on the amount of time fruit flies sleep.
Wisconsin’s first Congresswoman to speak at commencement
Rep. Tammy Baldwin, the first woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from the state of Wisconsin, will address spring graduates during commencement weekend, Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15.