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Professor upbeat about unappreciated root crop
Irwin Goldman, an affable associate professor of horticulture knows a lot about beets. As part of his faculty research, he grows beets, breeds beets and studies beets.
Burning the fats
As we exercise to keep the holiday trimmings from garnishing our waistlines, we're more likely to burn one type of fat, according to a new study by researchers in nutritional sciences.
Nathanson elected APS fellow
Chemistry Professor Gilbert Nathanson has been elected to the fellowship program at the American Physical Society, a worldwide federation of more than 42,000 physicists.
Chemistry profs Sibert and West garner teaching honors
Two longtime chemistry faculty members have been honored with the James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award.
Beet pigments may help prevent cancer
Nothing conveys the hue of extreme anger or embarrassment like the red of beets. Now, a new finding suggests beet red may signify something else: cancer protection.
Removing arsenic from water: faster, cheaper
Arsenic in drinking water is a problem just about anywhere in the world, particularly in developing parts of Asia. To ensure safer drinking water worldwide, researchers at UW–Madison have developed an adsorbent that can remove arsenic from water faster and more cheaply than current methods.
Milk-based material improves imaging
Milk does the body good, especially when it comes to detecting human ailments. In a new development by UW–Madison researchers, concentrated milk provides a tissue-mimicking material that could improve medical imaging.
Course blends chemistry, American Indian studies
As students look through the timetable for the upcoming semester, they'll see one course in chemistry that meets the ethnic studies requirement. It's not a mistake.
Promising research makes its way into the world
WARF assists projects by filing for patents.
Students initiate surprise award for professor
Some 20 graduate students surprised industrial engineering professor Michael J. Smith Dec. 6 with a presentation of an award for "Excellence in Holistic Education," an award established entirely by students, some of whom he's advised.
Dance class to interpret feelings
The study of dance/movement therapy, which uses nonverbal communication, creativity and movement to explore relationships and feelings, will be available next semester.
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For Wisconsin Union: It’s a master plan
When the Wisconsin Union celebrates its 75th anniversary next year, the campus community and visitors will get a glimpse into the organization's future, as well as its past.
Lord of the vat
For years, Walt Brandli enjoyed a simple lunch-time ritual — a sandwich made with Old Amsterdam Gouda cheese. Out of the hundreds of varieties he's experienced through a lifetime in Wisconsin, it was his long-standing favorite. These days, Brandli, UW–Madison's most talented and experienced cheesemaker, only rarely gets the chance to taste Gouda, which also happens to be one of his most accomplished products.
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AP’s Wolman to address mid-year graduates
Jonathan Wolman, senior vice president of The Associated Press, will return to his native Madison to address graduates at his alma mater's mid-year commencement on Sunday, Dec. 22. Ceremonies will be held at the Kohl Center at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m.
Events Bulletin
Online Marathon Training The Wisconsin Alumni Association and Ron Carda, kinesiology, are offering marathon training during spring semester. Learn and train online alongside…
Recent Sightings
Sifting sunlight A sliver of sunlight, from low in the winter sky, shines through the Bascom Hall portico and strikes…
Calendar Highlights
Union galleries offer three shows The Wisconsin Union galleries in the Memorial Union are presenting three shows: In “Sometimes I Paint,”…
For the Record
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS German and European Studies Opportunities Available The Center for German and European Studies announces eight available graduate fellowships…