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African political cartoons have a subversive edge
Teju Olaniyan, professor of English and African languages and literature and a fellow this semester at the Institute for Research in the Humanities, is working on a book about a particular form of subversion: the political cartoon.
New technologies target food-borne illnesses
On its journey to your dinner plate, food is vulnerable to contamination along the way. In 2000, UW–Madison made a commitment to help tackle this complex problem by hiring an interdisciplinary group of researchers with expertise in food safety.
Inventive government programs land Gladfelter Awards
A city of Madison program that helps food-service businesses train staff members in safe food handling and a better way to manage data on state highway structures were chosen as this year's winners of the Lloyd D. Gladfelter Awards for government efficiency.
Applications for fall 2006 now being accepted
As of Sept. 15, we are accepting applications for undergraduate admission for the fall of 2006.
Study suggests treatment for fatal nervous system disorder
Working with mice, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed the basis for a therapeutic strategy that could provide hope for children afflicted with Krabbe's disease, a fatal nervous system disorder.
Health service offers a dose of online stress relief
As college students race toward the end of the year and final exams loom, stress levels soar.The UHS Web site features a section on "End of the Year Stress Resources and Tips" at www.uhs.wisc.edu/display_news.jsp?id=199&cat_id
Dane County economic outlook survey released
Higher energy costs are expected to dampen Dane County Businesses' economic outlook for 2006, a new survey has found. Fewer Dane County businesses expect increases in sales revenue, profitability and number of employees in 2006, according to the third annual Dane County Economic Survey. The survey is sponsored by First Business Bank and the UW–Madison School of Business.
Community service advocate will speak at commencement
John Morgridge will speak at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 18, in the Kohl Center. Morgridge and his wife, Tashia, both UW alumni, are the driving force behind the university’s Morgridge Center for Public Service, a central clearinghouse for those wishing to volunteer their time an expertise in the community, and to a broad array of organizations seeking volunteers.
Shots, prevention encouraged for flu season
Flu season is officially under way in Wisconsin, and members of the university community are encouraged to get vaccinated and practice common sense prevention steps to avoid illness this winter.
UW forges new ties with Indian educators, researchers
The president of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, announced today an unprecedented research and education collaboration between the Indian government, several Indian universities, three international corporations and 15 U.S. universities, including UW–Madison.
Vet school faculty, staff help Katrina’s lost pets
While most people watched in horror as news details of Hurricane Katrina unfolded and perhaps donated money to the rescue efforts, a few dedicated souls traveled south to help. For UW–Madison's veterinary school staff, that meant helping with the major problem of abandoned and lost pets.
Dancing bacteria? Engineers explore microbial choreography
Birds fly together in flocks. Fish swim together in schools. Everyone has seen the beautiful, seemingly choreographed motions these collections of organisms can exhibit. But surely bacteria, which have no eyes or brain, cannot behave in such a coordinated way. In fact, they do, and researchers are beginning to learn how.
UW-Madison course enhances nonprofits
As exam time rolls around, UW–Madison students in the e-Projects in Community Service (ePICS) course won't be studying textbooks or writing take-home finals. They'll be presenting their semester's work to real-world clients, twelve nonprofit organizations for whom students have designed Web sites, built Web-based information systems, created logos, developed marketing materials and produced videos.
Web site makes classic UW images available for purchase
UW-Madison has launched http://www.uwbadgerphotos.com, a Web site developed and operated by the university's contract partner, Replay Photos LLC. Through the site, Wisconsin fans can purchase athletic and campus photography for themselves - or send them directly to friends and family as gifts - with the click of a mouse.
Holiday gift ideas abound across campus
Holiday shopping. It always catches you off guard. What to buy, who gets what and when will you do all of it? Look no further than UW–Madison. Homemade cookies, Union gift cards, books and music are just a few of the items that UW–Madison has to offer. Buy a gift and help support university academic, social and outreach programs.
Conservationist to speak on wild lands protection
A Wisconsin conservationist who headed two of the U.S. government's largest land management agencies during the 1990s will lecture on wilderness preservation at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at UW–Madison.
Tracking a case study for avian flu preparedness
As public health experts discuss how best to prevent an avian flu epidemic in the United States, La Follette School of Public Affairs assistant professor Donald P. Moynihan says a recent avian disease outreak offers important clues.
Milestones
Honored Michael Chial was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Higher Education from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The award recognizes…