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Professor aids effort to standardize health care assessments
Industrial and Systems Engineering Professor David Zimmerman is among researchers from 26 countries who today announced a new standardized suite of instruments that health care providers can use to assess patient health regardless of their country or care setting.
New UW–Madison programming available on Research Channel
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has added several new programs to the Research Channel, the 24-hour network for the broadcast of faculty research findings, institutional lectures, interviews, panel discussions and documentaries from the world's leading research universities.
Students win Burrill competition with drug delivery device
Students in business and biomedical engineering created a drug delivery device and a company called Ratio that won them a $10,000 first prize in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition at UW–Madison.
Classified staff honored for workplace dedication
Resourcefulness, commitment to service and the willingness to tackle tough problems have won recognition for five dedicated UW–Madison employees who are recipients of the Classified Employee Recognition Awards.
Nelson Institute head is a master at merging worlds
For most of her working life, Frances Westley has thrived on blurring boundaries, invariably seeing gray where others notice only black or white. Her gift for moving seamlessly between professional worlds — and stitching together talent from disparate fields — will be critical as Westley celebrates her first Earth Day (April 22) as the new director of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
Sex Out Loud presents ‘Sexual Health Week’
Sex Out Loud, a UW–Madison student organization promoting sexual health education with a positive message, will hold the annual Sexual Health Week, Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22.
Canned food sculptures on Library Mall
As part of "Greek Week 2005," members of UW–Madison fraternities and sororities will be building sculptures out of canned food on Library Mall from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 18.
Journalist, author Basbanes headlines Library Friends lecture
Nicholas Basbanes, an award-winning journalist and author, will be the featured speaker at this year's Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries annual lecture. His lecture at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, will be held at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St.
Physicists plan quark conference
Physicists from around the world will gather at Madison's Monona Terrace from Wednesday, April 27-Sunday, May 1, to explore the world of quarks, subatomic particles that represent the frontier of modern particle physics.
Famous graduates honored by Wisconsin Alumni Association
Anthony Shadid, the Washington Post's Islamic affairs correspondent based in the Middle East, will be among the eminent UW–Madison alumni who will return to campus on Friday, May 6, to receive this year's Wisconsin Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Experts to reflect on changing face of environmentalism
Noted scholars will gather on Earth Day (Friday, April 22) at a symposium at UW–Madison to deliberate on emerging environmental challenges in the age of globalization.
International symposium to honor emeritus film professor
Scholars from Denmark, Italy, Hong Kong and the United States will convene at UW–Madison April 21-23 to honor Professor David Bordwell with a special symposium in honor of his retirement.
New ‘rich media’ message created for business community
The Office of Corporate Relations has produced a new "rich media" communication for the business community describing the services of OCR and the resources of UW–Madison.
Utility, street work to affect central campus traffic
Major utility work will disrupt traffic in the heart of the UW–Madison campus for several months beginning in May, as construction crews improve utilities that supply buildings with steam, chilled water and electric power.
Forum to examine next steps for tsunami-ravaged South Asia
A forum on April 18 will draw upon diverse expertise at UW–Madison to discuss the future of countries that were devastated by the December 2004 tsunami in South Asia.
Housing conference to examine Wisconsin’s TIF system
The state's Tax Incremental Finance system and how it helps communities develop is the focus of this year's Wisconsin Housing Conference on Friday, May 13 at the Fluno Center.
New feature on Student Record tab
In the last survey of students using My UW–Madison, the top priority for improving student access to their record was to provide a complete listing of all the courses that have been taken on the UW–Madison campus. This list is now available to students on the portal.
Review of smoking treatment programs to recruit thousands across state
A new groundbreaking study on smoking and health being conducted in Madison and Milwaukee is recruiting 2,800 Wisconsin smokers for head-to-head comparisons of five smoking cessation treatments.
Groups celebrate spring through performances
Performing arts groups across campus are blooming in the new season, offering presentations to cap off the semester. Embedded in each event is an opportunity for audiences and performers alike to scale new educational and personal horizons.
Forum examines declines in public funding for universities
National experts on public funding for higher education will discuss the impact of state fiscal challenges on universities and the drive to maintain quality on Tuesday, April 19 on campus.