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Critter cams capture clean up crews at work and may track CWD
Not much goes to waste in the woods, and fallen deer — including those that die of chronic wasting disease — mean fine dining for a variety of animals. Who comes to the dinner table, and can some of these species get CWD by scavenging infected deer carcasses? Read More
Satellite data clear fog from forecasts
Researchers from the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies are investigating the possibility of using water vapor and cloud observations from the GOES-12 weather satellite to improve the prediction of fog above Wisconsin roadways. Read More
Celtic Film Festival reveals Celtic culture in many guises
Ireland and Scotland, of course, but also Britain and even parts of France: The Celts spread their language and culture far afield in Europe. A film festival by the Madison Celtic Cultural Center, sponsored by the Department of History, will display the faces of Celtic culture on Sunday, Feb. 15. Read More
Faculty to flip at SLIS brunch
It is the School of Library and Information Studies' answer to Mardi Gras: the annual Faculty Flipped Pancake Brunch, this year on (Fat) Tuesday, Feb. 24. Read More
Recent sightings
Kites on us As spectators gather on Lake Mendota near the Memorial Union Terrace to watch the annual Kites on… Read More
Faculty, staff can nurture undergrad creativity
At UW–Madison, many undergraduate students do more than keep up with daily homework assignments. Each year, about 3,000 of these collegians conduct original research or participate in service-learning projects. These students can share their work with the campus and public during the sixth annual Undergraduate Symposium scheduled for April 15. Read More
Marshall Field’s head to lecture
Linda Ahlers, 1972 alumna and president of the Marshall Field's division of Target Corp. in Minneapolis, will deliver the annual School of Human Ecology Retail Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m. in the Fluno Center. This free program is targeted to students interested in retail careers. Read More
Books on global issues to be discussed
Faculty will discuss their new books about the global apparel industry, drug-trafficking in Afghanistan, the landscape of global television and the collapse of the Soviet Union in the International Institute and Borders Books' third book series. Read More
Agronomist Ahlgren dies at 95
Henry L. Ahlgren, emeritus professor of agronomy and former UW-Extension chancellor, died Jan. 22 at age 95. Read More
Accountability report outlines progress, challenges
The latest UW System accountability report, "Achieving Excellence," shows the university system and UW–Madison have met or exceeded their goals in performance measures such as access, student success and efficiency. Read More
Elroy Hirsch dies at 80
Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, the colorful and popular football star and former Wisconsin athletics director died from natural causes Jan. 28. The 80-year-old Hirsch, a native of Wausau, was a state athletic icon. Read More
Alumna lives ideals, funds environmental studies fellowship
Charlotte Zieve had a somewhat unusual motivation to establish a fellowship that pays full in-state tuition for a student in environmental studies. Read More
Announcements
Athletic Board Vacancy The Academic Staff Nominating Committee is seeking candidates interested in serving on the UW Athletic Board. Candidates should submit a… Read More
For the Record
AWARDS Student Personnel Association The Student Personnel Association is seeking nominations for the annual SPA Awards. You are encouraged to nominate… Read More
Dining options abound on campus
Many UW employees can find a quick bite to eat a short walk away from their work sites at one of the 23 on-campus eateries, including 10 restaurants and delis operated by Wisconsin Union and eight run by University Housing. Read More
Lakefront Café to open
The former Lakefront Café in Memorial Union should open this spring, totally remodeled and renamed the Lakefront on Langdon. Read More
Book smart
Stephen Malpezzi, Professor Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics in the School of Business, “A Primer on U.S. Housing Markets and Housing… Read More
BS unmasks UAP: Web site explains acronyms
Business Services is publishing a new Web reference source, the "Acronym Index for UW–Madison Administrative Processes." Read More
Capitol Capsules
Weapons veto override fails The Assembly failed to override Gov. Jim Doyle’s veto of Senate Bill 214, which would have authorized permits to… Read More