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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Interesting Spring 2005 Graduates
Kiessling to lead new chemical biology initiative
The world's largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society, has named Laura L. Kiessling editor in chief of ACS Chemical Biology, a new publication scheduled to launch in 2006. Kiessling is professor of chemistry and biochemistry and MacArthur Foundation Fellow at UW–Madison.
Extraordinary alumni gift to fund museum expansion
UW-Madison and Elvehjem Museum of Art today announced a $20 million gift from alumni Simona and Jerome A. Chazen to fund a major expansion of the museum.
Simona and Jerome A. Chazen: A lifelong love for the arts creates a powerful legacy
Simona and Jerome Chazen have always been interested in the arts.
Returning Adult Student Awards: Balancing learning with family, work, service
"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.
Compounds in cranberries may have heart-healthy effects
Compounds that occur naturally in cranberries may be good for the heart, researchers at UW–Madison have found.
Hauser elected to American Philosophical Society
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).
Can I get a copy of that molecule? Biology goes 3-D with new technology
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.
UW Space Place: More space, new place
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.
Study to focus on funding of Wisconsin schools
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.
School of Education alumni weekend: ‘Sesame Street’ goes global
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.
New online database connects businesses with UW resources
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.
Baughman to receive first WAA outreach award
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.
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