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Fighting the Grinch who stole Wisconsin’s Christmas trees

December 15, 2009

An entomology research team from UW–Madison aims to squash a grub that plagues as many as one-third of Wisconsin’s approximately 1,100 Christmas tree farms. Read More

Children’s hospital offers specialized treatment for childhood cancer

December 14, 2009

UHS offers art-themed study break, stress-management tips

December 14, 2009

With the excitement of a snow day behind them, University of Wisconsin–Madison students returned to the libraries to write the semester's last research papers and study for final exams, which begin Thursday, Dec. 17. Read More

Slide show: Polar Practice

December 14, 2009

Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on track for December 2010 opening

December 14, 2009

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery has reached several key milestones as construction progresses on the innovative facility designed to spark collaboration among researchers and engage the public in science and learning. Read More

Update: Campus reopens Thursday for classes, business

December 10, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will reopen for classes and normal business, Thursday, Dec. 10. Faculty, staff and students are urged to use caution when traveling to and from campus. Campus roads, sidewalks and parking lots are passable, though there will be some slick spots, along with piled snow. Read More

Slide show: Campus snow day

December 10, 2009

Engineering students to compete for thousands in prizes

December 10, 2009

Engineering mechanics students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Engineering Physics will cap a semester of hard work when they compete for more than $4,000 in prizes in a design competition Monday, Dec. 14. Read More

Winter commencement set for Dec. 20

December 10, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's midyear commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20. They will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Each ceremony will be approximately two hours long. Read More

Stay safe out there: Advisory issued on snowballs, snow clearance

December 9, 2009

To help assure the safety of pedestrians, snow removal crews and Madison motorists, University of Wisconsin–Madison safety officials are urging people to refrain from throwing… Read More

Snow Action Day declared, UW inclement weather guidelines for employees detailed

December 8, 2009

With a winter storm forecast to bear down on Madison on Tuesday into Wednesday, here is some important information regarding snow removal and employee guidelines during inclement weather. Read More

UW-Madison, Beloit partnership produces water-run scooter

December 8, 2009

At first glance, a 50-cc Vespa scooter and a squad car may not appear to have much in common. Read More

Project helps seniors put lives on paper

December 8, 2009

A UW–Madison graduate student leads a workshop that will ultimately help participants at the Madison Senior Center write their own life stories. Read More

TechShop students help nonprofits boost social-networking profiles, interactivity

December 8, 2009

College students have a reputation for spending countless hours updating their Facebook status, tweeting with friends on Twitter and watching online videos. Read More

Madison Initiative accepts 114 second-round proposals

December 8, 2009

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has accepted 114 proposals for review for its second-round deadline on Nov. 23. Read More

UW-Madison study ties lower hormone use to fewer breast cancer cases

December 8, 2009

Decreased use of post-menopausal hormones likely accounts for more than 40 percent of a dramatic, one-year decline in breast cancer incidence, according to a new… Read More

Seasonal flu shots available for faculty, staff through Dec. 11

December 7, 2009

Injectable seasonal flu shots will be offered to faculty and staff at a number of campus locations next week, Dec. 7-11. Read More

Badger fans travel with WAA to the Champs Sports Bowl

December 7, 2009

The Wisconsin Badgers are headed to the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 29, and loyal fans will follow the team as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) bowl tour. Read More

Web chat to answer housing questions

December 7, 2009

Questions about housing for next year? We have answers! Read More

Recent sightings: H1N1 vaccinations

December 4, 2009

Student Kemi Olarinde (left) receives an H1N1 influenza vaccination from University Health Services nurse Marsha Steffen (right) during the H1N1 FlashVax clinic held… Read More