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Student named chair of national board
Gina Pignotti, a member of the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, recently was elected chair of the national board for the Association of Student Advancement Programs (ASAP), the official student organization of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. Her one-year term begins on May 1.
Chadbourne plans events to teach about Park Street
Park Street, the primary Madison thoroughfare running from the front steps of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to the Beltline in south Madison, connects the many diverse residential and commercial neighborhoods in the area.
Nominations sought for Virginia Hart Award
Nominations are being sought for a prestigious award that recognizes the contributions and achievements of women in Wisconsin state government.
Survey finds job market improving for MBA grads
Job markets locally, regionally and nationally are improving for students who are earning master's of business administration degrees, according to Blair Sanford, director of MBA career services at the School of Business.
First critical parts of giant neutrino telescope in place
Working under harsh Antarctic conditions, an international team of scientists, engineers and technicians has set in place the first critical elements of a massive neutrino telescope at the South Pole.
Mathematician wins top national science prize
Carl de Boor, a mathematician and computer scientist, has won the 2003 National Medal of Science, the most prestigious science award in the country.
WARF to receive national medal of technology
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will be among the recipients of the 2003 National Medal of Technology, an annual award conferred by the president of the United States that recognizes significant and lasting contributions to the country's economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technology.
Pilobolus brings thrilling dance to Wisconsin Union Theater
Pilobolus, a "nifty and sophisticated dance company" with "complex and brilliant choreography," according to the New York Times, performs in the Wisconsin Union Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 8 pm.
Veterinary school honored for dairy teaching herd
The School of Veterinary Medicine recently received a 2004 Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Division of Food Safety for maintaining outstanding milk quality and commendable farm conditions for more than three years with its dairy teaching herd.
Eight faculty named AAAS fellows
Eight members of the faculty are among 308 individuals nationwide elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Cook named executive director of Arts Institute
Susan C. Cook, professor of music and director of Graduate Studies at the School of Music, has been named executive director of the University's Arts Institute.
Horse owner seminar to feature flowing, natural riding movement
Better movement can benefit both horse and rider.
Co-produced play adds depth to drama training
The thing about a George Bernard Shaw play is its dialogue, according to Mark Lococo, director of the University Theatre production of Shaw's "Misalliance."
Fund to aid UW international students affected by tsunami
As the countries of southern Asia work to recover from all that was lost in the Dec. 26 tsunami, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is reaching out to help international students facing financial difficulty as a result of the epic disaster.
Firefighter lifesaving invention wins top innovation days prize
The FireSite, a transmitter/receiver system designed to guide firefighters out of smoke-filled buildings, took the $10,000 top prize in the 2005 Schoofs Prize for Creativity.
Vet tech’s skill helps malamutes embark on show careers
Poor little Quoth is facing a crisis: Her ears are drooping.
Chancellor’s statement regarding governor’s proposed budget
Feb. 10, 2005 “On Tuesday [Feb. 8], Gov. Doyle proposed his 2005-07 budget. Those sections dealing with the University of Wisconsin…
Reason named associate director of admissions
Tom Reason has been named associate director of operations in the Office of Admissions.
UW fills up on less-polluting biodiesel mix
The UW–Madison's diesel-burning fleet of vehicles will be the first in Wisconsin to fill its tanks with a blend of ultra-low sulfur diesel and a soybean-based biodiesel fuel in the campus's effort to improve air quality.
Accounting students win tax competition
For the second time in three years, a team of accounting students from the School of Business has won a national competition aimed at finding the best solution to a real-world tax policy problem.