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Cleaning Green Bay of PCBs requires cleaning Fox River first
Sediments laced with PCBs flowing out of the Fox River have increased the mass of PCBs in Green Bay 15 to 30 percent since 1990, University of Wisconsin scientists reported today (May 21) at a public forum held at UW-Green Bay.
UW-Madison scientists return to rat as biomedical research tool
Now, using a novel combination of tried-and-true techniques, UW–Madison scientists have created the first "knockout" rats, specifically rats whose genomes have been stripped of genes that suppress breast cancer.
Address by Jerry Zucker
Jerry Zucker's commencement speech to the graduating class of Spring 2003.
UW-Madison to close Land Tenure Center
The Land Tenure Center (TLC), established in 1962 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to study and address land, poverty and environmental issues in developing countries, will be closed down as a free-standing administrative unit as of July 1.
Six UW–Madison microbiology researchers receive honor
Six University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM).
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on SARS:
As stated in information released this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, attending commencement ceremonies is not believed to put participants and guests at increased risk of exposure to the disease.
Spaces still available in UW–Madison advanced placement program
Space is still available for Wisconsin public high school students to enroll in a popular new advanced placement (AP) distance learning program offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison and funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Berquam named associate dean of students
Lori M. Berquam has been named associate dean of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Brighter Neptune suggests a planetary change of seasons
A progressive increase in the brightness of the planet Neptune suggests that, like Earth, the distant planet has seasons.
UW announces Wisconsin Idea student fellowships
Eleven students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are recipients of 2003-2004 Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships.
Handelsman elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Jo Handelsman, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor and a University of Wisconsin–Madison plant pathologist, has been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM).
Local events mark National Transportation Week
Several events, ranging from a biking commuter course to a discussion on impaired driving, will mark National Transportation Week May 11-17.
Good viewing expected for total lunar eclipse on May 15
Experience total lunacy on Thursday, May 15, as the moon moves completely into the Earth's shadow. Before the total lunar eclipse begins around 9 p.m., the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Space Place will host a talk on this astronomical event.
Letters and Science grads to be honored at reception
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) are commemorating the awarding of degrees on Saturday, May 17, with special pre-commencement receptions.
Researchers learn to treat animals humanely
The goal is to teach lab-animal users on campus how to care for the animals properly and, above all, humanely. This includes learning about animal welfare issues, such as ways to hold a lab rat to alleviate its stress, new equipment and better techniques that enhance animal well-being.
Hollywood director Zucker to address graduates
The director of the blockbuster movie 'Ghost' and the scion of a comedy filmmaking empire will speak at four of the five commencement ceremonies, Friday-Sunday, May 16-18.
Faculty scores educational hits with new technology
A growing number of faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines are dedicated to harnessing technology for added depth and dimension in their courses, making the curriculum more relevant, understandable, accessible and engaging.
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Sick leave has value at retirement
Updated site offers milk-quality resources
Wisconsin dairy producers and milk quality professionals will benefit from an upgrade to the "World's Best Milk Quality Web Site," says Pamela L. Ruegg, extension milk quality specialist, Department of Dairy Science.