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Innovation marks UW–Madison contribution to vitamins, drugs, medical supplies

July 6, 2011

With a long tradition of exploration of medicine and biology, and a research budget that has passed $1 billion, University of Wisconsin–Madison builds on a rich history of discoveries related to drugs and nutrition: Vitamin A and B were discovered here in 1914.

OHR: Impact of budget, budget repair for benefits and collective bargaining

July 6, 2011

Below is a memo from Bob Lavigna, director of the Office of Human Resources, detailing the the impact of the biennial state budget and budget…

Movin’ Minds promotes academic and physical health

July 5, 2011

About 100 middle-school students will participate in Movin' Minds, a program organized by Precollege OPTIONS in Education Outreach and Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Natural estrogen may improve cognition for Alzheimer’s Disease patients

July 1, 2011

UW-Madison undergrads win NASA habitat design competition

July 1, 2011

It's an inflatable home fit for an asteroid: Designing a prototype habitat that looks like giant tent for the next generation of space explorers, an interdisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate students has won the NASA eXploration Habitat Academic Innovation Challenge.

Douthitt to step down as dean of School of Human Ecology

July 1, 2011

Robin A. Douthitt, longtime dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Human Ecology, will step down in the summer of 2012.

Wisconsin Singers compete for $10,000 in summer television series

July 1, 2011

From July 6 to 10, community members can vote online for the Wisconsin Singers to win a cash prize that will help them continue pursuing their mission to help organizations around the state raise money through performance events.

Johnson Controls teams up with UW in energy storage research

June 30, 2011

Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading automotive battery supplier, is helping to position Wisconsin as a worldwide leader in energy storage. The company today announced it is endowing a professorship, research labs and graduate studies in energy storage at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Hip-hop education in the heartland

June 30, 2011

Now celebrating its sixth year, the annual Hip-Hop Educator and Community Leader Training Institute will be held on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus from July 6 to 10.

Campus utility reconstruction: Short-term hassle buys long-term benefit

June 30, 2011

The construction site at the north end of Charter Street provides a graphic view of the complex upgrade of campus underground utilities that pedestrians and drivers have been dodging at various other campus locations for years.

Ward appointed interim UW–Madison chancellor

June 29, 2011

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today (June 29, 2011) announced that Chancellor Emeritus David Ward has agreed to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin.

Milwaukee Brewers welcome Chinese Champions

June 29, 2011

Fireworks show a backdrop for fabulous science lessons

June 29, 2011

Renowned science educator Bassam Shakhashiri will take the stage on the Memorial Union Terrace Saturday, July 2 to give his annual "The Science of Fireworks" presentation.

Patients share inspiring recovery stories at inpatient rehabilitation reunion

June 29, 2011

UW experts available to media regarding Independence Day

June 28, 2011

As the United States marks its 235th birthday, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss fireworks, safety, the history behind…

Media advisory: Research partnership announcement

June 28, 2011

Two news conferences Thursday will announce a new statewide partnership to foster collaborative research in energy storage that will further position Wisconsin as an emerging…

UW-Madison names dean of Division of Continuing Studies

June 28, 2011

Jeffrey S. Russell has been named vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Continuing Studies.

Putting it together: University Theatre presents [title of show]

June 28, 2011

How do you write a musical in three weeks? Spend an evening at the Mitchell Theatre this summer to find out, as University Theatre presents the area premiere of the surprise 2009 Tony-nominated hit [title of show].

Chinn named to Congressional Budget Office panel

June 28, 2011

International finance expert and University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of public affairs and economics Menzie Chinn has been appointed to a two-year term on the Congressional Budget Office’s Panel of Economic Advisors.

Campus police dog gets a protective vest

June 27, 2011

Odin, the UW–Madison Police Department’s newest K9 officer, has received a bullet- and stab-resistant vest from Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog. The vest was presented to…

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