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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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.