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New book offers road guide to Wisconsin geology
When the glaciers moved across Wisconsin as late as 15,000 years ago, they carved out one of the most notable features of the UW–Madison campus - Bascom Hill.
Free seminar to address production animal well-being
Understanding animal behavior can help farmers provide livestock with an environment that encourages top production levels.
Microbe’s trick provides a template for willowy crystals
The discovery of the willowy microscopic crystals may open a broad new window to human understanding of biomineralization, the same process that produces bone, teeth and shell, some of nature's toughest and most intriguing biological materials.
UW-Madison chemist receives Sloan Fellowship
Qiang Cui, an assistant professor of chemistry at UW–Madison, is one of 116 researchers to receive a Sloan Research Fellowship - a program that honors outstanding young scientists and economists in the United States and Canada.
Alumni couple contributes large gift to Camp Randall project
Two UW–Madison alumni, Robert L. McGinnis and his spouse, Jennifer A. Latwesen, have given a serious boost to the university's Camp Randall Stadium renovation project.
UW-Madison dictionary to be honored in Washington, D.C.
UW-Madison's Dictionary of American Regional English will be one of only six projects to be showcased as part of Humanities Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 15.
PACE study: Serious alcohol-related crime continues to rise
A voluntary effort by downtown Madison bars to limit drink specials on Friday and Saturday nights has been inconclusive, and serious alcohol-related crime continues to rise, according to a new analysis of downtown police calls.
Spring break safety tips
UW-Madison's spring break runs from March 13-21. Although many students go home, work or stay on campus, others travel to destinations such as Cancun, South Padre Island or Panama City.
Ten teaching assistants recognized for excellence
Ten teaching assistants have received campuswide recognition and $500 awards to acknowledge their excellence as teachers and their importance to the university's educational mission.
Five receive Kellett Mid-Career Awards
Five professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.
Romnes early-career awards go to seven faculty
Seven faculty have received 2003 Romnes Fellowships from a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.
Research seeks to improve fuel cells
As the United States and other countries move toward fuel cells as a source of power, researchers at UW–Madison are moving toward a better understanding of how to improve the function of these power sources.
Scientist developing vaccine
UW-Madison researchers are developing a vaccine against Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that is the third-leading cause of foodborne deaths in the United States.
Union Theater fills March with music and dance
Known for shattering the laws of physics and motion, Streb! Elizabeth Streb Dance Company will meld dance, extreme sports, stunt work and more this month at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Students win solos with symphony
Solos with the Symphony Orchestra have been awarded to four music students. In addition, the symphony will perform a piece by a composition student.
Fellowship allows horn player to do his best
Bernhard Scully has most of the concerns of any graduate music student. In his final semester of working toward a master's degree in music, the horn player juggles classes, rehearsals, recitals and performances with the UW–Madison Symphony Orchestra and other school ensembles. He also has four private students and plays in the Madison Symphony Orchestra. One thing he doesn't have to worry about is finances.
Showcase displays ideas, solutions for campus improvements
Barbara Erlenborn, academic department supervisor for botany, has learned a few things from folks in the College of Engineering. After struggling with the complexity of travel expense reports, Erlenborn found enlightenment at Showcase 2004 on Monday, April 5, from 7:45 a.m.-noon at the Fluno Center.
Almanac
CALS program tops nation in advanced degrees granted UW–Madison’s Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics program, an interdepartmental program in the College of Agricultural…
Announcements
Study-Abroad Faculty Sought The Office of International Studies and Programs is accepting applications from faculty who wish to teach during the spring or…
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AWARDS Student Affairs Recognition Awards The Student Affairs Peer Recognition Awards recognize a Student Affairs employee who has done an outstanding…