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Unique models help teach nanoscience to the blind
At the root of scientific study are observations made with the eyes; yet in nanoscience, our eyes fail us. The smallest object we can see still looms thousands of times larger than a typical nano-sized structure. Even the most powerful microscopes can't peer into the nanoscale directly.
Undergraduate business program ranked by BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked the undergraduate business program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business 28th in the nation and fourth in the Big Ten. Last year, Wisconsin was ranked 27th nationally and fifth in the Big Ten.
Global legal studies center approved
A joint initiative of the University of Wisconsin Law School and Division of International Studies to establish a Global Legal Studies (GLS) program has received approval to become an official UW–Madison center.
TIP/School of Music’s guest artist visits high school band
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music presents guest artists throughout the year, usually in short residencies that feature a recital and one or two master classes. In the case of current guest artist James Jenkins, who plays the tuba, the model has been expanded to include an outreach activity at one of Madison's public high schools.
Associate dean will coordinate graduate education
In a move to unify campuswide leadership of graduate education, Graduate School Dean Martin Cadwallader named Judith Kornblatt senior associate dean for graduate education on Jan. 12. In the newly created position, Kornblatt is responsible for identifying and addressing issues that affect graduate education across disciplines.
Director teaches real-world applications of stage conflict
Hark! Suddenly, the clash of rapiers from the other side of the garden wall! So where did Romeo learn to buckle his swash with such skill? If our hero attended UW–Madison in the last three years, he might have had the expert assistance of Tony Simotes, associate professor of theatre and drama and director of the University Theatre.
‘Wisconsin Indian Literature’ highlights oral traditions of state’s 12 Indian nations
"Wisconsin Indian Literature," to be published in January 2007 by the University of Wisconsin Press, is a unique anthology that respectfully presents the oral traditions, literature, and historically significant documents of the current twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin.
Divining modern art from ancient metalsmith techniques
To Kim Cridler, an assistant professor of art, the emotional power of objects drives her work as an artist. Through her work in metalsmith arts, Cridler seeks to recreate the feelings that are engendered by the meaningful artifacts of our past.
Trueba returns to advocate for accessibility
After a year as director of Student Accessibility Services at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., Cathy Trueba recently returned to Madison to become director of the McBurney Disability Resource Center.
Actor takes words from the page to the stage
Students in a freshman English seminar had a rare opportunity last week when American Players Theatre actor David Daniel visited their class.
Technology opens door to college readiness with UW–Madison academy
Every other Saturday during the school year, about 75 technology-savvy Madison high school students become immersed in an environment of possibilities.