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Corporate open house: For industry, UW–Madison is ‘one-stop shopping’
July 19, 2012On July 12, representatives from more than 40 companies in industries ranging from manufacturing and biotech to construction and food production attended the first-annual UW–Madison corporate open house.
Memorial Library’s Special Collections department showcases new exhibit and much more
July 19, 2012A new exhibit, "Expanding the Home Circle: An Exhibit of Artists' Books Paired with Illustrated Books from the Cairns Collection of American Women Writers," has been installed in Memorial Library's Special Collections department. The exhibit, on display until Sept. 14, was created and curated by UW–Madison art department alumna Rachel Melis.
Lake algae: What you don’t see can really hurt you
July 17, 2012The strikingly blue algae that afflicted the Madison lakes last week hardly needs a danger sign to warn of its toxicity.
Northern Wisconsin high schoolers learn with stem cells, UW researchers
July 17, 2012Eighteen top science students from northern Wisconsin high schools have earned the opportunity to hone their laboratory skills and work alongside leading researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison at a summer science camp focused on stem cells.
UW Hospital and Clinics named top hospital in Wisconsin
July 17, 2012In its first-ever ranking of hospitals by state, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics the top hospital in Wisconsin - and among the nation's top 50 hospitals in seven medical specialties.
Celebrate UW–Madison and help Milwaukee students at the Wisconsin State Fair
July 17, 2012UW–Madison has great traditions like the colorful Memorial Union Terrace Chairs, the spirit of the Badger Band, and life changing contributions in science and research. We celebrate championship athletic teams and even championship cheese makers. Perhaps the best UW–Madison tradition is the spirit of giving back to our Wisconsin community. Help celebrate all of these traditions by being a part of UW–Madison Day at the Wisconsin State Fair, August 8, 2012.
A Hubble Space Telescope original returns to Wisconsin
July 17, 2012After a journey of some 535 million space miles, give or take, and years languishing in a cavernous government warehouse, one of the original scientific instruments aboard the Hubble Space Telescope has splashed down in Wisconsin.
UW geneticist remembered as his papers are read
July 17, 2012In a conference room in the Genetics/Biotech Building on campus, a small group gathers for a weekly discussion of a journal article.
Calm waters: UW Lifesaving Station helps keep Lake Mendota safe
July 17, 2012It’s a beautiful sunny day. People are swimming, sailing and enjoying summer relaxing on Lake Mendota, the campus’ 9,842-acre neighbor.
Pharmacy dean to step down in September 2013
July 17, 2012Jeanette Roberts, dean of the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy, says the public policy and political sides of health care have always interested her. After a 10-year run as the head of the UW System’s only pharmacy school, Roberts plans to step aside next year to pursue that passion.
Students participate in summer session for Badger Volunteers
July 16, 2012For the second year in a row, the Morgridge Center for Public Service has offered a summer session of its Badger Volunteers Program. During the regular academic year, nearly 500 UW–Madison students participate in Badger Volunteers each semester. The summer session operates on a much smaller scale with just 27 registered volunteers. It is 10 weeks long, from mid-June to mid-August.
Sustainability engineers fill key industry needs
July 16, 2012Patrick Eagan likes to look at sustainability as an opportunity for engineers to become leaders in green development. Today, sustainability is no longer just a concept but a global imperative —and as human impact on the earth increases, changes are needed to keep the planet healthy. To address demand, Eagan, a UW–Madison professor of engineering professional development, worked on a team of professionals who created the new online master of engineering in sustainable systems engineering (SSE) degree at UW–Madison.
Heat wave: Rec Sports closes facilities
July 16, 2012Temperatures in Madison are expected to soar over 100 degrees yet again.
School of the Arts has large financial impact on Northwoods
July 14, 2012When UW–Madison School of the Arts in Rhinelander opens for business Sunday, July 22, some 300 students, faculty and artists will descend on the Hodag city, a fact not lost on Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lara Reed.
UW asks court to clarify whether adidas violated terms of contract
July 13, 2012The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is asking a court to decide whether adidas has met the terms of its contract with UW–Madison and the Labor Code of Conduct.
With help from Milwaukee company, two engineers graduate with a head start
July 13, 2012Two University if Wisconsin–Madison engineering graduates had a head start on promising careers even as they crossed the stage in the May commencement ceremony. Now they will join the ranks of engineers at Rockwell Automation.
University Housing welcomes thousands of summer residents
July 13, 2012During a period of 13 weeks this summer University Housing is hosting residential programs involving 106 groups that will collectively bring some 16,000 guests to campus, including residents and local commuters who will be staying in University Housing facilities.
UW-Madison political scientist wins award for international relations research
July 13, 2012A University of Wisconsin–Madison political scientist has received the inaugural Sussex International Theory Prize for innovative research in international relations.
Recent Sightings: Secretary Chu visits UW
July 12, 2012U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu reacts to comments from University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty, staff and graduate students from the Great Lakes…
UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee award inter-institutional research grants
July 12, 2012Twelve teams of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin–Madison will collaborate with the help of the third round of Intercampus Research Incentive grants.