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Wisconsin poised to invest $750 million in biomedical research
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, taking a swing at keeping Wisconsin competitive in the superheated world of biomedical research, announced today (Nov. 17) that over the next several years Wisconsin would invest up to $750 million, including more than $500 million in new facilities and direct research support for scientists at UW–Madison.
UW-Madison veterinary professor raced for cancer cure
In bicycling, the yellow jersey is the sign of a winner, someone who has taken the lead and is at the front of the pack. Sheila McGuirk wears that jersey.
Gardener, UW alumna exhibits at Knapp House
"Uncultivated," a new exhibition at the Knapp House, uses organic patterns of leaves, vines and flowers to render abstracts, landscapes and meditative subjects.
Gamoran chosen to lead UW’s education research center
Adam Gamoran, professor of sociology and educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been selected as director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) in the university's School of Education.
UW hospital, SEIU approve contract
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and the membership of SEIU District 1199 Wisconsin, which represents approximately 1,400 health care professionals, including registered…
New technology predicts energy use, performance
Professional athletes, including cyclists and distance runners, will soon have a powerful new tool to predict energy expenditure and performance over a race, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Saris Cycling Group of Madison.
Letters and Science names interim associate dean
Dean Gary Sandefur has announced that Jon Miller, professor of communicative disorders and director of the Waisman Center's Language Analysis Laboratory, has been named interim associate dean for research policy and outreach in the College of Letters and Science.
Dane County businesses expect a bright future in 2005
Results of the just-released Dane County Economic Survey forecast a strong economic outlook for 2005.
UW Director of Research Administration receives award
A senior University of Wisconsin–Madison research administrator has been recognized with a national award for her contributions to the profession of research administration.
Statement from Carl Gulbrandsen
Carl Gulbrandsen is the managing director of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and president of WiCell Research Institute Governor Doyle’s proposal…
Law School bloggers keep pace with business issues
For a cadre of Law School students, the business of business is, well, blogging.
Forestry Club to hold holiday tree sale Dec. 3-5
The Forestry Club will hold its 27th annual holiday tree sale Dec. 3-5 at the Stock Pavilion, 1675 Linden Drive.
Salsa celebrates its origins at Union Theater
Musicians from the neighborhood where salsa was born and, some say, grew up will play at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Nov. 20.
WSRC exhibitions showcase work of Madison artists
Artists Leslee Nelson and Bobbette Rose are exhibiting their work at the Women's Studies Research Center through December.
Guest filmmaker/choreographer to screen work, present dances
Canadian choreographer Allen Kaeja, currently in residence in the Dance Program, will screen his new film, "Old Country," at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 and his dances will be featured in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.
For the Record
ANNOUNCEMENTS WAA to offer football package to bowl game Though an official football bowl invitation won’t be made until after regular season play…
Milestones
HONORED The No. 1 ranked Badgers Men’s Cross Country Team won its sixth consecutive Big Ten Conference championship last month by a record…
Study: Meditation changes the brain’s electrical pattern
In the first scientific article to come from its pioneering studies of long-term Buddhist meditation practitioners, a UW–Madison team has found that long-term meditators (or "adepts") show markedly different patterns of brain electrical oscillations compared to a group with no previous meditative experience, when both of them generated a standard meditative practice.
Lowe brings Native arts to Smithsonian
When Truman Lowe speaks about his trip to Minnesota's North Shore in early 2000 to visit with George Morrison, his voice conveys a deep respect.