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Gallery honors memory of James Watrous
The James Watrous Gallery opens Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Overture Center for the Arts.
On with the show: Students to help open Overture Center
More than 150 UW–Madison students will be part of an extraordinary out-of-the-classroom learning experience as they dance, sing, play and perform as part of the celebration of the opening of Madison's Overture Center on Sept. 20.
New humanities faculty lectures series launched
The Center for the Humanities and the Institute for Research in the Humanities launched Focus on the Humanities, a new lecture series designed to make accessible the work of eminent UW–Madison humanists to a broader audience on campus and in the community. The project is the first of several planned collaborative efforts between UW–Madison's two most visible advocates for the humanities.
Discovery may halt progression of Alzheimer’s
In a finding that may cause a dramatic shift in the way scientists and researchers search for a therapy for Alzheimer's disease, a team of researchers led by Jeff Johnson, an associate professor at the School of Pharmacy, has discovered that increased expression of a protein called transthyretin in the brain appears to halt the progression of the disease. The findings appear in the current issue of The Journal of Neuroscience.
Hurricane Frances satellite animation available
To observe the storm and its track, scientists at UW–Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center have developed a new satellite animation tool that provides detailed, near real-time movies of the hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast.
Unlicensed mopeds on campus to be ticketed and towed
With the arrival of September, the university is starting to ticket and tow unlicensed mopeds. Tickets range from $75-$115, depending on the violation.
New program offered to entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center has announced a new opportunity for CEOs and presidents of second-stage, growth-oriented Wisconsin businesses. Known as the Wisconsin PeerSpectives Network, the program brings together in small groups of 8-12 executives in a peer-to-peer, problem-solving process.
From science to cinema, ‘Frankenstein’ explored
UW Libraries Department of Special Collections will host "Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature," a traveling exhibition developed by the National Library of Medicine, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
Hoofer Riding Club kicks off season
The Hoofer Riding Club is jumping right into a new season with several early events in the fall semester. The club, which began in 1939, will hold its Fall Kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Union. Check the "Today in the Union" listing for the exact location.
‘Rolling Out the Red Carpet’ welcomes sports fans
UW-Madison is "Rolling Out the Red Carpet" in a communitywide campaign to build new, welcoming traditions for all sports fans.
Undergrads learn the Badger way at Wisconsin Welcome
The mat is out and it says "welcome" to all Badgers new and returning to UW–Madison in fall 2004.
Students hope to whisper their way to a world record
The residents of Sellery Hall at UW–Madison will attempt to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by conducting the largest game of "telephone" ever recorded.
Conference examines religious publications
The relationships among religion, printed materials and their readers will be explored at a two-day conference Friday-Saturday, Sept. 10-11, at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., on the UW–Madison campus.
Study of flu patients reveals virus outsmarting key drug
A drug envisioned as a front-line defense for the next flu pandemic might have a genetic Achilles' heel that results in a drug-resistant influenza virus capable of infecting new human hosts, according to a study published Aug. 28 in the British medical journal The Lancet.
UW engineers clear bottleneck in production of hydrogen
Carbon monoxide, or CO, has long been a major technical barrier to the efficient operation of fuel cells. But now, chemical and biological engineers at UW–Madison have not only cleared that barrier - they also have discovered a method to capture carbon monoxide's energy.
Health services now available for students’ spouses, domestic partners
University Health Services (UHS), the health clinic at UW–Madison, provides a wide range of medical and counseling services to UW–Madison students. Those who are enrolled for the fall semester now can purchase low-cost, basic health-care coverage at UHS for their spouses or domestic partners.
Financial aid goes electronic
As part of its continuing effort to make the financial-aid process as fast and easy as possible, the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) at UW–Madison has added a new feature. Students now are able to manage their financial-aid awards through the My UW Portal.
Walters tapped to head classified HR
Mark Walters has been chosen as the new director of Classified Human Resources (CHR) at UW–Madison. He succeeds Jim Stratton, who retired April 30.
Math program to increase students in field integral to the sciences
As the United States faces a critical shortage of American scientists, UW–Madison will lead an effort to attract more students to mathematics, ultimately providing the sciences with a stronger, smarter workforce.
Do treatment plants effectively remove drugs, hormones from wastewater?
New research shows that wastewater treatment plants that employ a combination of purifying techniques followed by reverse osmosis - a process by which water is forced through a barrier that only water can pass - do a good job of removing chemicals that may elicit health effects.