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Building a health community through the Wisconsin Idea

April 30, 2009

On campus, there is a lot of focus on the Wisconsin Idea — the principle that education can bring people together and improve lives outside…

Master of Engineering in Engine Systems receives distance-learning award

April 30, 2009

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) presented its 2009 International Distance Learning Award to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Master of Engineering in Engine Systems (MEES) program in conjunction with the 2009 National Conference in St. Louis.

UW-Madison researcher wins Hartwell Foundation Award

April 30, 2009

The Hartwell Foundation has named Laura J. Knoll, associate professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, one of 12 winners of its 2008 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards.

UW-Madison recommends against nonessential travel to Mexico

April 29, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin has endorsed recommendations of the campus International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), advising against all university travel to Mexico until further notice. This is in alignment with the travel warning issued on April 27 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Big Ten Network show analyzes Obama’s first 100 days

April 29, 2009

The seventh episode of “Office Hours,” a half-hour weekly talk show on the Big Ten Network, brings nationally recognized experts from the UW–Madison campus together in a discussion of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office.

UWPD reports thefts from campus parking lots

April 29, 2009

Since mid-April, several vehicle break-ins have occurred in Lot 46, 301 N. Lake St., and Lot 83 (the Fluno Center), 314 N. Frances St.

Swine flu 101: UW faculty discuss latest information today, April 29

April 29, 2009

Three of Wisconsin’s leading minds on infectious disease are teaming up today to offer medical professionals, and interested members of the public, the facts they need to know about swine flu.

Lecture explains the science behind ‘Angels and Demons’

April 29, 2009

Physics professor Wesley Smith will discuss the science behind the movie in a public lecture titled “Angels and Demons of the Large Hadron Collider” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, in 2103 Chamberlin Hall.

Researchers explore the broad-reaching effects of a pandemic in Wisconsin

April 28, 2009

If a pandemic hit Madison, canceling a football game at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Camp Randall would protect thousands from exposure to illness. However, the economic cost would be substantial for stadium workers and employees at nearby restaurants and businesses if widespread, prolonged illness forced officials to call off an entire season of Badger football.

UW-Madison physicist elected to National Academy of Sciences

April 28, 2009

Susan N. Coppersmith, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of physics, was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences today (April 28), in recognition of her "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research."

Gladfelter Awards recognize government innovation

April 28, 2009

Improvements in the state's capital finance program, Madison's switch from manual to automated refuse collection and an informational blitz on a city of Princeton referendum have won Lloyd D. Gladfelter Awards for government innovation.

Weeklong celebration marks opening of UW–Madison’s Art Lofts facility

April 28, 2009

The tower of bright red steel girders signals that the former university warehouse at the edge of campus has been transformed. Facing the Kohl Center across Frances Street, the tower marks the main entrance to the Art Lofts, the new state-of-the-art facility for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Art Department.

Stay safe on Mifflin Street this Saturday

April 28, 2009

The Offices of the Dean of Students offers safety tips ahead of the Mifflin Street Block Party on May 2.

Recent sightings: Vet Med open house

April 27, 2009

Photos: Bryce Richter Hayley Rothwell (left) practices the process of intubation using a model of a dog, while clinical instructor Elizabeth…

WAA honors food science professor with Outreach Excellence Award

April 27, 2009

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has selected University of Wisconsin–Madison food science professor Richard Hartel as the 2009 recipient of the Ken and Linda Ciriacks Alumni Outreach Excellence Award.

Message to campus community regarding swine flu

April 27, 2009

Members of the UW–Madison Community, UW–Madison officials are actively monitoring reports of swine flu affecting Mexico, with additional cases around the United States. At this…

Chazen groundbreaking ceremony planned for May 1

April 27, 2009

The Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will celebrate the beginning of construction on its expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at noon on Friday, May 1, on the building site at 750 University Ave.

As ticks expand, new areas may become prone to Lyme disease

April 27, 2009

Last summer, after returning home from a walk in Madison's Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood, Susan Paskewitz was astonished to find a deer tick crawling up her dog's hind leg. It was the first time Paskewitz, a University of Wisconsin–Madison entomologist, had collected a tick in the city. Within the month, she learned of two other such cases.

Students help build Dane County’s 150th Habitat for Humanity home

April 27, 2009

"Owning a home was my dream," Tina Bias told the crowd assembled in her new living room as she wiped away tears. As she thanked the dozens of volunteers who made her dream a reality, her youngest daughter waved enthusiastically at Bucky Badger.

UW-Madison officials monitoring swine flu

April 26, 2009

UW-Madison officials are actively monitoring reports of swine flu that is affecting Mexico, with additional cases in California and Texas.

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