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Dairy farmers face health insurance crisis
Although farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in Wisconsin, a new study from UW–Madison shows that more than 40 percent of dairy farmers either have no health insurance or have plans that don't cover all their family members.
Without fire, red pines could disappear
According to a new computer model, the towering groves of red pine trees characteristic of Minnesota's Boundary Water Canoe Area could completely disappear unless fire is reintroduced.
Center offers coordinated breast care
UW Hospital and Clinics has opened a new center that offers women a coordinated approach to breast care by bringing all medical disciplines together.
Outreach office holds open house
Under a growing partnership, Madison Area Technical College will hold an open house and dedication ceremony from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, for its new Villager Mall community outreach office, 2300 S. Park St.
Researchers identify key to cancer cell mobility
In the race to cure cancer, researchers look for roadblocks that could stop cancer in its tracks, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the body. Scientists from UW–Madison may have found that blockade - an enzyme critical to the ability of cells to metastasize, a biological phenomenon by which cells migrate.
Consortium to create distance-education AP courses
Equal access to quality education is at the heart of the new Wisconsin Advanced Placement Distance Learning Consortium, which will create, operate and maintain an advanced-placement distance-learning clearinghouse for high schools throughout the state.
Test improves management of Johne’s disease
A professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine has developed a testing method that more precisely describes a cows's level of Johne's disease infection, thereby enabling farmers to make more informed decisions about disease management that could improve herd productivity.
WAA to host Badger Huddle Nov. 9
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is hosting a special Badger Huddle event on Nov. 9 before the Wisconsin vs. Illinois football game.
Countdown to commencement begins Nov. 7
December graduates can prepare for commencement and life in the "real world" by attending UW–Madison's Countdown to Commencement on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Worried about influenza?
Flu shot clinics will be held for faculty and staff this month. The clinics are sponsored by the Safety Department and Home Health United. Those who bring insurance cards from Dean, Group Health, Physicians Plus or Unity will not be charged; for others, the charge is $15.
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Dairy farmers face health insurance crisis Although farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in Wisconsin, a new study from UW–Madison shows…
Tudor dinner tickets available
The Wisconsin Union announces the upcoming 69th Annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts.
Political observer visits campus
A journalist and national political observer that George magazine named one of the 50 most influential people in politics will visit campus as the Public Affairs Writer in Residence Nov. 11-15.
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Burning down the house
When she's not managing the office of the Psychology Department, Staci Francis is burning down houses ÷ as a volunteer firefighter and an emergency medical technician in DeForest.
Kapani’s goal: Breathing life into a vision
Ask Seema Kapani for her assessment of UW–Madison's efforts to create a more welcoming and diverse campus, and she'll tell you about 20 years of both exhilarating successes and intense frustrations.
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Accomplished cellist, pianist to perform at Union Theater Carter Brey, cello, and Christopher O’Riley, piano, will present an exciting program of cello sonatas…
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