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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. Read More
UW announces Wisconsin Idea student fellowships
Eleven students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are recipients of 2003-2004 Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships. Read More
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). Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Employee Matters
Sick leave has value at retirement Read More
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. Read More
Nano doubts about it: It’s a small world
The future role of nanotechnology in the economic development of key industrial sectors, both regionally and nationally, will be discussed Friday-Saturday, May 30-31, at a UW-Madision conference, 'Nano All Around Us,' and at the hands-on public exposition, 'NanoExpo.' Read More
Award-winning returning adult students overcome obstacles
A future college administrator, Marjorie Cook, and a soon-to-be mechanical engineer, Dana Miller, have garnered this year's Outstanding Returning Adult Student Awards, offered by the Dean of Students' Office, and the Adult and Student Services Center in the Division of Continuing Studies. Read More
Employee helps save man’s life
Recreational Sports employee Beth Reuter, a UW–Madison student and two former Madison firefighter-paramedics have been credited with saving the life of a 52-year-old man who suffered a heart attack while running at the Camp Randall Memorial Sports Center on April 30. Read More
Recent Sightings
Head light An artfully decorated moped sits outside the Memorial Union with several other scooters. Photo by Jeff Miller… Read More
Four named American Academy fellows
Four members of the aculty have been named fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read More
PACE: Drink-special limits may be linked to crime decline
A voluntary effort by 25 downtown Madison bars to limit weekend drink specials coincides with declines in liquor-law violations and disorderly-conduct incidents during the first six months of the program, according to new data from the UW–Madison's PACE Project. Read More
UW Law School begins loan repayment assistance program
The UW Law School has awarded the first Loan Repayment Assistance Grants to help repay law school loans for those graduates who take public-interest positions. Read More
UW-Madison to use alternate short-term SEVIS funding sources
The university will delay the permanent implementation of an international student fee to explore alternative sources for funding the federally mandated Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) program. For the 2003-2004 academic year, the $330,000 cost of implementation and operation of the system will be paid for using one-time gift funds, university officials announced. Read More
Mining diamonds for the history of Earth
More than just symbols of wealth and beauty, diamonds are a testament to the dynamic history of the Earth, according to new research published last week in the journal Nature. Read More