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Agricultural Hall: Genesis for a thriving college
Agricultural Hall turns 100 this year — and what a century it has been.
Horn choir concert to enhance holiday season
The UW–Madison Horn Choir will hold its annual holiday concert at the Elvhjem Museum of Art Saturday, Dec. 6.
29 UW–Madison faculty among most cited
Twenty-nine UW–Madison faculty members are among the most cited researchers in their fields over two decades, according to a recent citation survey by Thomson ISI, a leading citation indexing company.
Journalism school software expands Web-based research
A homegrown software innovation born of "creative laziness" in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at UW–Madison is saving time and money and opening doors to a new world of online survey research.
Report encourages state investment in organic agriculture
Organic food sales in the United States have grown 20 percent or more annually for the past decade and remain strong. A new report details the growth of organic agriculture in Wisconsin and the nation, and encourages state investment in this value-added marketing strategy.
Device may help keep dog knees limber
As our canine companions get older, a common joint problem could leave many of them stiff in the knee. Fortunately, a new device developed by researchers at UW–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) may help veterinarians catch the problem early - before it results in permanent arthritis.
New York choreographers showcase work in faculty concert
Works by New York choreographers Sara Pearson and Patrik Widrig headline the Fall Faculty Concert presented by the UW–Madison Dance Program at 8 p.m. on Nov. 20-22, 2003 in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space at Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.
Associate director named for new UW Business School program
Phil Greenwood has been named associate director of the new Strategic Management in Life and Engineering Sciences (SMILES) program in the School of Business at UW–Madison.
Forum: Make teaching more like research
Viewed from Nobelist Carl Wieman's perch, the way science is taught in the undergraduate classroom is at a historical crossroads. Like 16th century science, when the tradition of Aristotle was traded in for the newfound ability to measure and quantify nature, science education today is poised to capitalize on new ways of teaching, learning and, critically, measuring results in the classroom.
Golfing toward a greener environment
As mountains of scrap tires continue to rise above the landscape, researchers at UW–Madison have found an environmentally friendly use for them: grind them up and place the rubber bits beneath golf course greens.
Forum to explore college rankings
A forum, The Use and Abuse of College Rankings, on Thursday, Nov. 20, will explore how the importance of college rankings publications can tempt universities to alter admissions systems to yield better rankings.
UW professor’s new book takes aim at ecological ‘givens’
Professor submits unorthodox scenarios for consideration in his new book, "Supply-Side Sustainability: Complexity in Ecological Systems" (Columbia University Press, 2003). He will discuss the book on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, 3750 University Ave.
Plan envisions East Campus arts district, student housing
A long-range plan to change the face of UW–Madison's East Campus by creating an arts and humanities district while providing new student housing, classrooms and a pedestrian mall was rolled out by campus planners Thursday (Nov. 6).
Sex a necessary evolutionary commodity, new study shows
In a species of worm where males seem glaringly superfluous, a new study shows that sex may indeed be a beneficial strategy for survival.
Students, faculty put life in new light in dance concerts
Dance Program students will explore tough issues — and hope to provide insight into dealing with them — during their fall concert, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8. Individual pieces will take inspiration from a Scottish epic poem, Spanish flamenco tradition, video tech and more.
Wisconsin Singers evoke 40 years of American tunes
The Wisconsin Singers will interpret musical chart-toppers from yesterday and today in the troupe's new show, "Hey Mr. DJ." The show opens Friday, Nov. 7, and concludes Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Grant helps center study link between cancer and aging
With cancer death rates far greater for those 65 or older, the National Institutes of Health has selected the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center as one of eight research centers to study the relationship between cancer and aging.
Inhibitors explain enzyme involved in gene expression
The identification and characterization of the novel "CBR703" class of inhibitors through combined efforts in biochemistry, genetics and structural modeling with contributions from UW–Madison scientists and biopharmaceutical company Cumbre Inc. are described in a paper published in the Oct. 24 issue of Science.
Dean of Students reorganizes
Improved delivery of programs, services and support to students, plus clarified staff roles, are the result of a reorganization of the Offices of the Dean of Students.