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UW-Madison narrows search for School of Business dean
May 20, 2011The Wisconsin School of Business has narrowed its search for dean, naming three finalists for the position. Read More
Processor architect wins Eckert-Mauchly Award
May 20, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison computer sciences professor Gurindar "Guri" Sohi will be honored for techniques that contributed to the design of high-performance microprocessors. Read More
Change coming to path use at Picnic Point
May 20, 2011Beginning on Saturday, May 28, the gravel path that runs from the entrance to Picnic Point to the eastern tip of the point will be closed to bicycle riding. Read More
UW-Madison oncology professor named Shaw Scientist
May 19, 2011Two Wisconsin researchers, including a University of Wisconsin–Madison oncologist, have been named Shaw Scientists by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Read More
Liquid crystal droplets discovered to be exquisitely sensitive to an important bacterial lipid
May 19, 2011In the computer displays of medical equipment in hospitals and clinics, liquid crystal technologies have already found a major role. But a discovery reported from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that micrometer-sized droplets of liquid crystal, which have been found to change their ordering and optical appearance in response to the presence of very low concentrations of a particular bacterial lipid, might find new uses in a range of biological contexts. Read More
Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream
May 18, 2011To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM Read More
Webcast, research detail best practices in media making to improve immigrant health
May 18, 2011New Routes to Community Health announces the publication of "Immigrant Media Making - New Voices for Community Health." Read More
Smithies Symposium brings neuroscience all-stars to UW–Madison
May 18, 2011Three highly regarded neuroscientists - two Nobel Prize winners and a National Medal of Science winner - will be on campus Thursday, May 19, to discuss their research on brain function and dysfunction at the UW–Madison genetics department's fourth annual Oliver Smithies Symposium. Read More
Bousquet leads UW–Madison delegation to China
May 17, 2011To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International… Read More
Campus honors six with Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards
May 17, 2011The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate has announced this year's Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards. Read More
Conference to explore idea of popular sovereignty through key moments in U.S. politics
May 17, 2011Popular sovereignty - the idea that ultimate political authority rests with the people - is today widely accepted as the basis for legitimate democratic government. Read More
Wound-dressing idea enters international business-plan competition
May 17, 2011Having been selected from 78 competitors from around the world, two University of Wisconsin–Madison students will travel to London for the finals of the LES (Licensing Executives Society) Foundation international business plan competition, held June 4. Read More
Morgridges pledge to match graduates’ gifts
May 14, 2011John and Tashia Morgridge did much more than deliver the charge to the graduates at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend. They announced that they have pledged to match each gift made by a member of the graduating senior class through the end of 2011. Read More
Multicultural Student Center presents first McDowell Alumni Achievement Award
May 13, 2011Candace and Charles McDowell have been named as the inaugural recipients of an award named in their honor - the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award. Read More
Live captioning available for commencement video streams
May 12, 2011For the first time, each of UW–Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time. Read More
Summer campus traffic and bus service advisories
May 12, 2011Several new campus-area road projects and closures will begin soon and continue throughout the summer. Read More
UW-Madison chancellor urges concealed carry exemption for campus property
May 12, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is urging state lawmakers to exempt university property from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons. Read More