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Hot subjects—Integrated Liberal Studies 275: ‘The Art of War’
This series profiles four new courses that have piqued the interest of undergraduates.
Study reveals possible genetic risk for fetal alcohol disorders
New research in primates suggests that infants and children who carry a certain gene variant may be more vulnerable to the ill effects of fetal alcohol exposure.
Recent sightings: Halliburton protest
Approximately 100 protesters fill the main floor of the Engineering Centers Building to protest against Halliburton’s recruiting efforts during an engineering…
UW-Madison continues anti-sweatshop campaign
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee is beginning another academic year advocating against sweatshop abuses in licensed-apparel manufacturing.
$7.2 million grant to aid search for ALS stem cell therapy
With the help of a $7.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers will explore the potential of stem cells and natural growth factors to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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UW–Madison enhances crisis communications
This is the first in an occasional series of stories about how the UW–Madison community is reacting to the tragedy at Virginia Tech.
Grant supports changes to clinical, translational research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded UW–Madison’s new Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) one of the largest grants in the history of the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Professor finds the modern in the medieval
Chris Kleinhenz retired from the Department of French and Italian after nearly 40 years of leading students through Dante’s “Divine Comedy” — including Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise — and showing them why the medieval text matters.
Many performances on tap for arts season
Campus arts groups have been hard at work planning their seasons for 2007–08, and their efforts have something for everyone, from dance and world music to a violin prodigy and compelling theater. There are hundreds of performances and events held each semester — those listed below are just some of the highlights to put on the calendar now.
Richard Brown: Helping problem drinkers scale back or quit
Wisconsin Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles, which opened at 21 primary care clinics around the state this past spring and summer, is simple and effective in early detection of at-risk or harmful drinking or drug use, numerous studies show.
New computing tools address core administrative functions
Nobody likes working with outdated computer systems. The key is to convert to new systems before the old ones start to falter.
Dean’s review begins
A review is under way for Graduate School Dean Martin Cadwallader.
Campuswide fire drills take place this week
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to listen for and participate in campus building fire drills taking place Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 19 and 20.
Hybrid buses come to campus
Two of Wisconsin’s first hybrid electric-powered buses will be in service on campus soon.