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Conference on politics of consumption returns to UW–Madison

March 1, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a conference this week examining the intersection of consumption, citizenship, media and marketing. Read More

Wisconsin boaters, anglers doing more to halt spread of invasives

March 1, 2011

Wisconsin boaters and anglers seem to be doing a better job of following rules aimed at curbing the spread of aquatic invasive species, according to the results of UW–Madison surveys taken in 2009 and 2010. Read More

Married couple to become physicians together

February 28, 2011

Recent sightings: Black Men’s Forum

February 28, 2011

On Feb. 25, 2011, members of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM), a UW–Madison student organization, along with students from the Chicago Urban… Read More

100-Hour Challenge winners named

February 28, 2011

A dress made of rubber gloves, a xylophone constructed from PVC pipes and a coffee chiller fashioned out of discarded lab equipment were just three examples of entrepreneurial creativity submitted in this year's Wiscontrepreneur 100-Hour Challenge, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Corporate Relations. Read More

Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership

February 28, 2011

During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Read More

Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry

February 28, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop "green" techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry. Read More

UW-Madison artist wins international visualization challenge

February 28, 2011

Watch yourself around Kandis Elliot's art, because it may be smuggling things into your brain. Read More

UW-Madison trio named Leopold Leadership Fellows

February 28, 2011

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison professors are among only 20 academics from throughout North America chosen this year to participate in a prestigious environmental leadership and communications training program. Read More

Curiosities: Why, when I see wind generators on a windy day, are some rotating and others not?

February 28, 2011

There are several possible reasons why a turbine may be still even when the wind is blowing, says Giri Venkataramanan, a… Read More

Berquam: Mental health support always available

February 26, 2011

UHS, Berquam promote resources for students, faculty and staff who are in need of assistance. Read More

UW-Madison conference will educate for lives of purpose

February 25, 2011

The Student Personnel Association at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its annual conference, "Educating for Lives of Purpose," on Thursday, March 10, at the Concourse Hotel. All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend. Read More

Insect hearing inspires new approach to small antennas

February 25, 2011

Ormia ochracea is a small parasitic fly best known for its strong sense of directional hearing. A female fly tracks a male cricket by its chirps and then deposits her eggs on the unfortunate host. The larvae subsequently eat the cricket. Read More

UW-Madison Dance Department, Arts Institute remember ‘60s events with symposium

February 25, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Department and Arts Institute announce the Sunlight Project and Symposium, a series of 10 events related to Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss' "They Marched into Sunlight." Read More

Kevin Henkes, award-winning children’s author and illustrator, visits Vilas Hall; seats available for TV taping

February 25, 2011

Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Henkes will join an audience of UW–Madison students and friends for a taping of Wisconsin Reflections, airing… Read More

Board of Regents meeting streamed live today

February 25, 2011

Today's special meeting of the Board of Regents to discuss the potential separation of UW–Madison from UW System will be live streamed to accommodate those who cannot attend the meeting. The meeting is scheduled to run from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Read More

Recent sightings: New Badger Partnership chat

February 24, 2011

On Feb, 24, 2011, Chancellor Biddy Martin (left), Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell, Director of Human Resources Robert Lavigna (right), and Dean of… Read More

Kulcinski awarded NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

February 24, 2011

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering associate dean for research and Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering Gerald Kulcinski one of its highest honors for non-governmental employees. NASA Director Charles Bolden awarded Kulcinski the Exceptional Public Service Medal to recognize Kulcinski's leadership on the NASA Advisory Council from 2005 to 2009. Read More

Web chat today about the New Badger Partnership

February 24, 2011

Chancellor Biddy Martin and other university experts will chat with the campus community to answer questions and share thoughts about UW–Madison's future under a state budget proposal that would give the university additional flexibilities and distinguish it as a public authority. Read More

Former Chancellor Donna Shalala: UW–Madison needs a new business model

February 24, 2011