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Researchers to provide investors with a look inside the labs of UW–Madison
Bioscience researchers at UW–Madison will break away from their labs on Nov. 17 to share their work with a gathering of venture-capital investors and business executives attending this year's Life Sciences and Venture Conference at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
UW poverty expert honored with national award
Carolyn Heinrich received the David N. Kershaw Award on Friday, Oct. 29, from the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management at its annual conference in Atlanta.
Symposium encourages American Indians to enter health, science
Encouraging American Indian students to consider medicine or science as a career, informing them about health issues of special interest to them and helping non-American Indians gain cultural competency are the goals of a half-day American Indian health and science symposium at UW–Madison on Friday, Nov. 5.
Horticulturist goes in search of a sweeter onion
The future looks rosy for the pungent bulb, says Michael Havey of the Department of Horticulture.
Family Business Center hosts family-business play
The one-act play, “A Tough Nut to Crack”by Ira Bryck and the Play@work Performance Group, will be performed Tuesday, Nov. 2., at the Howard Auditorium in the Fluno Center.
Message about Halloween safety tips from Dean of Students and ASM
Dear UW–Madison student, Halloween is now only days away! As you’ve been dreaming up and designing that knock-’em-off-their-feet costume, the city of…
UW-Madison offers Halloween alternatives to State Street
If State Street isn't your scene, there are numerous other activities scheduled across campus on Halloween weekend. Events listed below are free unless otherwise stated.
Students urged to follow Halloween safety tips
Halloween celebrations are a Madison tradition. But the combination of large crowds, costumes and alcohol make it a particularly important time for students to be aware of their own safety and the safety of their friends and guests. Following are safety tips to keep in mind.
Local kids to ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks
UW-Madison fraternities and sororities will host "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," a unique opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 3:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Campus community, public invited to adopt part of UW–Madison
This year, they’ve found plastic bags and sheets, liquor bottles, and even a few undergarments — seven bagfuls in about an hour.
Veterinarian finds treatment for brain lesions in dogs
A veterinary neurologist at the School of Veterinary Medicine believes he’s on track to offer a more comfortable and effective treatment for dogs with a fatal neurological condition called granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis, or GME, which causes lesions in the brain.
Event encourages campus to share science
The Science Alliance welcomes all members of the university community interested in sharing science with the public to the 2004 UW Science Outreach Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Genetics/Biotechnology Center, 425 Henry Mall.
UW-Madison offers late-night food for Halloween event
UW-Madison has consistently opposed large-scale, late-night Halloween activities or events on Library Mall or State Street. However, as a result of the city of Madison's approval of a street permit for events organized by student government, the university has agreed to help students keep the event as safe as possible.
Botanist wins prestigious international award
A botany professor who conducted pioneering research on the plant growth hormone ethylene has been honored with the 2004 Distinguished Researcher Award from the International Plant Growth Substances Association.
Events raise domestic violence awareness
Through the end of October, the UW community will examine the issues of relationship violence as part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
Alumni provide $1 million gift to School of Business
John J. Oros, a 1971 graduate of the School of Business, and Anne Wackman Oros, who attended the School of Social Work, have given $1 million to the university’s School of Business.
Revercomb to direct Space Science and Engineering Center
Henry E. Revercomb has been named director of the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), Martin Cadwallader, dean of the Graduate School, announced Oct. 20.
UW Homecoming parade, pep rally support ‘Bucky for President’
Bucky is running for president during Homecoming 2004, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and the UW Homecoming Committee are sponsoring a parade in his honor. Badgers of all ages are invited to show their support at community events during Homecoming week on campus.
UW Tobacco Center receives $8.5 million federal grant
The National Institutes of Health has announced that the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, a program of the Medical School, has been awarded a five-year grant for $8.5 million for research on tobacco dependence and its treatment. The research, to be conducted in Madison and Milwaukee, will study the long-term consequences of smoking.
Local events mark National Chemistry Week Oct. 17-23
The Wisconsin Section of the (ACS), together with the chemistry department, this week is observing National Chemistry Week.