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Program to boost undergrad research
A new trend is emerging: providing research opportunities for beginning students. UW–Madison will move in this direction starting this spring, with its new Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.
UW chemist enters a clash of corporate titans
As far as epic battles go, UW–Madison chemist Charles Casey's work this summer on a high-stakes legal battle between Dow Chemical and Exxon Corp. falls in the realm of Goliath vs. Goliath.
Grant funds study with community organizations
A two-year federal grant will help a team of UW–Madison researchers join forces with community organizations in Dane County to identify the service needs of women with substance abuse and mental health problems who are victims of violence.
UW prof to show ‘Wright’ stuff on PBS documentary this week
UW-Madison professor William Cronon will share his insight into the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture in Ken Burns' upcoming documentary on the architect.
Africana project awarded $173,000
The General Library System will help the African Studies Program preserve its slide, photograph and video collections through a National Leadership Grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Golf course development study finds surprises
Stephen Malpezzi, a real estate professor in the School of Business, has developed a statistical model explaining the demand for golf based on economic and demographic variables.
Wisconsin scientists culture elusive embryonic stem cells
The dream of one day being able to grow in the laboratory an unlimited amount of human tissues for transplantation is one step closer to reality.
Observatory Dr. closures begin Nov. 9
Due to the Bascom Hall Fire Protection and Water Project currently in progress, there will be no thru traffic over Bascom Hill (between Park St. and Charter St.) for approximately one month.
5.2% pay hike sought
Faculty, academic taff and UW executives would get pay increases averaging 5.25 percent each of the next two years under a pay plan proposed this week by UW System President Katharine Lyall.
Regents face choice on student fee use
UW System leaders plan to decide this week how to respond to a federal appeals court ruling that prohibits UW–Madison from using mandatory student fees to finance political groups opposed by some students.
Law School open house Nov. 10
A first in the UW Law School's 130-year history will take place Nov. 10 when the school sponsors an open house for prospective students.
ROTC events mark Veterans Day beginning Saturday
The observation of Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11 will be marked by several events involving the ROTC programs at UW–Madison.
Embryonic Stem Cell Fact Sheet
Embryonic stem cell facts
Three faculty named AAAS fellows
Three members of the faculty have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Shelton named distinguished researcher
Steven E. Shelton, a researcher in the UW Medical School's department of psychiatry and the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center, has been named a distinguished researcher.
UW opera director debuts on stage and in the classroom
It was a century ago that pioneer American psychologist William James urged his readers to live fully in the now. William Farlow, newly arrived artistic director of UW–Madison's Opera, recommends opera as a means of capturing that ...
Public comment sought on Reaccreditation Project
A committee formulating a strategic plan for the university is about to start pulling together a campuswide plan - but members are looking for your input first.
Poetry collection given to UW–Madison
An extensive collection of poetry has been donated to UW–Madison libraries.
Memorial service set for Gornick, Lundelius
UW-Madison will hold a combined memorial service on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for two UW–Madison students who died last week.
Distinguished Lecture series announces four speakers
The director of Amnesty International will be the next speaker in this year's Distinguished Lecture Series, organized by the Wisconsin Union Directorate.