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Will robots milk Wisconsin dairy cows?
Robotic milkers could someday free Wisconsin dairy farmers from the tyranny of the milking schedule. However, for the short term, the machines will be a risky investment, according to Doug Reinemann, a milking systems researcher at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Read More
Library sale offers 15,000 books
More than 15,000 books on almost any subject and thousands of long-playing records will be put on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries March 22-25. Read More
History book examines Madison government
The La Follette Institute has published a book titled 'Madison, An Administration History of Wisconsin's Capital City 1929-79.' Read More
Large trucks to be limited on campus
A pilot policy to reduce large truck traffic on campus began today, March 10, with the goals of increasing pedestrian safety, decreasing traffic congestion, and extending the life of campus streets. Read More
More exercise may mean less pain
Kinesiologist Kelli Koltyn studies the intersection between exercise and pain and whether exercise can actually have a pain-relieving effect, not unlike downing a couple aspiri Read More
World trade debate scheduled
Panelists will debate the future of the World Trade Organization Thursday, March 23, on campus. Read More
Microbe may be a key to mine pollution
A newfound microbe that eats iron and lives in acid-drenched conditions has been identified as a chief suspect in the environmental damage caused by metal ore mining. Read More
Four finalists named for dean of students
Four finalists have been named for the dean of students position, campus officials announced Thursday, March 9. Read More
Police: Take steps to stay safe
Following the robbery and stabbing of a student Tuesday on campus, university police are reminding students and others of basic steps they can take to preserve personal safety. Read More
Three finalists selected for nursing dean
The search committee for dean of the School of Nursing has forwarded three finalists for consideration to Chancellor David Ward and Provost John Wiley. Read More
Students invited to audition for ‘Greed’
Contestant scouts for the Fox Network's new game show 'Greed' will be visiting campus Thursday, March 9, in search of students to appear on a college edition of the show later this spring. Read More
University presses for disclosure
UW-Madison is warning a handful of licensed manufacturers that they must disclose the locations of their factories soon or their contracts with the university will be terminated. Read More
UC recommends faculty salary adjustments
To address salary compression and reward outstanding teaching, the University Committee is recommending several proposals to increase faculty pay. Read More
Film retrospective to honor alum Mirisch
Producer Walter Mirisch, the undisputed king of UW film-industry alumni, will return to campus this month for a film retrospective in his honor at the Wisconsin Film Festival organized by the UW Arts Institute. Read More
Students plan Milwaukee service day
UW-Madison students plan a Milwaukee Service Day Tuesday, March 14, at the South Community Organization and the Hillside Boys and Girls Club. Read More
Area students embark on science journey
More than 2,200 fourth- through ninth-grade students in the Madison area will join Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard this week for a virtual adventure into the realms of inner and outer space. Read More
UW joins national accessibility program
UW-Madison and Madison Area Technical College have been invited to join a select national program that aims to increase the success of disabled students on campuses. Read More
Patents and licensing director named
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the not-for-profit organization that manages intellectual property in the interest of the university, has named Bryan Z. Renk as its new director of patents and licensing. Read More
Employee-friendly practices pay off
The adoption of employee-friendly policies by corporations may or may not improve bottom-line performance, but they at least pay for themselves, contrary to many popular notions. Read More
Arts Institute announces awards recipients
The UW Arts Institute has selected recipients of several major annual awards. Read More