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University finalizes park-and-ride program
Transportation Services has finalized a plan to offer a second park-and-ride lot to commuters at a much lower price than what it costs to park on campus at UW–Madison.
Chancellor’s assistant retires; successor named
With 30 years of university service, Maria Justiliano will retire Friday, June 14. Debra Lauder, assistant to athletic director Pat Richter, will return to the position she held from January 1988 until December 1991 in Donna Shalala's administration.
UW-Madison to train students in computational biology
A team of UW–Madison biologists and computer scientists has received nearly $5 million to train students to handle the increasingly complex problems that researchers in biology and medicine will face.
Returning adult students overcome obstacles
Kathy Burud wants to help bring babies into the world; LaVay Scott wants to go on advocating for elderly people in need of care. Both of this year's recipients of the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Awards at UW–Madison have overcome immense challenges to complete college degrees that were begun two to three decades ago.
Miniature laboratories made easy
Thanks to university biomedical engineers, scientists soon may be able to fabricate elaborate palm-sized "laboratories" more easily and for about a quarter of the cost of current methods.
Innovation increases wireless data rates
University engineers have invented a method of characterizing and managing the multiple channel paths generated when antenna arrays are used at a wireless transmitter and/or receiver.
Device may ease biopsies
A new device developed by UW–Madison students and faculty may bring the cumbersome breast biopsy procedure up to date.
Director named at utility institute
Wendy Warren Grapentine has been named director of the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute.
Algorithm improves wireless communication
Engineering researchers have developed novel algorithms that significantly simplify signal processing and improve performance of antenna arrays used in wireless communications systems.
Land center aids Chad
The Land Tenure Center is helping the Republic of Chad and other countries in the Sahel region of Africa establish 'land tenure observatories.'
Equestrian competes nationally
Undergraduate Sarah Borah competed May 4-5 in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show's highest division -- the first year that a UW–Madison student has competed at this level.
Device makes engine perform better
Mechanical engineering professor Frank Fronczak and his graduate students have hit upon the idea of a "variable valve timing actuator" aimed at making engines work better.
Former official to talk on Argentine economy
Federico Sturzenegger, former secretary of economic policy, Argentina, will visit campus Monday, May 6, to explain Argentina's current economic crisis.
Rehabilitating bridges better
An engineering professor has come up with a way to temporarily strengthen bridges to extend their lifespan.
Vet Med reaccredited
The School of Veterinary Medicine received praise from a national review committee that has maintained the school's accreditation following an intensive review process.
Forum to look at property rights
A forum May 8 will examine tension growing between private property rights and the public good intended in land use regulations.
Biochemistry labs to be dedicated
In honor of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and two of its trustees, the Biochemistry Department will dedicate the Russell G. Cleary and Walter A. Frautschi Laboratories
Forum focuses on Plan 2008
The second annual Plan 2008 Campus Forum will be held Tuesday, May 7, 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Mideast peace forum scheduled May 2
A forum proposing a confederated Palestine and Israel will be discussed as part of the 'Alternative Palestinian Agenda --Peace Initiative Forum' Thursday, May 2, 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Union.