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Space Place, astronomy department plan Mars viewings for public
On Sunday, Oct. 30, Mars will be closest to Earth and at its best place for viewing since August 2003. Its approach and recession will take place over several weeks, from late October to early November, and observing opportunities will be prime.
Strauss’ ‘Fledermaus’ to open UW Opera season
The world’s most-performed opera will get a Wisconsin spin this fall, courtesy of the UW–Madison Opera.
Dance students, faculty to show what they can do
As the noted photographer Jacques Lartigue no doubt would testify, human perception changes noticeably depending on whether the perceiver is in front of or behind the camera. UW–Madison dance student Laura Zimmerman will explore that phenomenon through movement in an untitled piece, part of this fall’s annual student concert, Thursday-Saturday, Oct.
New undergraduate applicant view added
Undergraduate applicants to UW–Madison now have their own view in My UW. The applicant view includes four tabs: My Front Page, Academic, Campus Life, and Financial.
Advisor functions added
The "Academic Advisor List of Advisees" and "Advisee Lookup" modules now provide a more complete list of advisees. They also include the course grid (which students see) and a list of courses and grades taken by the student at UW Madison.
Stadium sculpture installation postponed
The Homecoming-week installation of the 48-foot-tall sculpture "Nail's Tales" by acclaimed sculptor Donald Lipski has been delayed because of difficulties in its fabrication.
Electronic pruners: A worthwhile investment
Using an electronic pruner is more efficient than using a manual pruner, because it reduces hand fatigue and is faster.
Conference to set deer-vehicle crash research agenda
More than 1.5 million drivers nationwide last year collided with deer on roadways around the country, and the costs related to this growing problem total more than $1 billion each year. On Oct. 24-25, nearly 70 researchers, administrators, engineers and ecologists from 20 states, Canada and Japan will meet in Madison to present findings and set a strategic agenda for deer-vehicle crash research, funding, technology transfer and education.
A fatty acid found in milk may help control inflammatory diseases
One of the isomers of conjugated linoleic acid, a group of fatty acids found in milk, is a natural regulator of the COX-2 protein, which plays a significant role in inflammatory disease such as arthritis and cancer, according to a study published by UW–Madison researchers.
Regents approve Medical School name change, new sick-leave policy
Part of a decade-long process to expand the public health mission of the Medical School is reflected in a name change approved by the Board of Regents.
Medical School dean finalists announced
A 22-member search-and-screen committee has presented Chancellor John D. Wiley with the names of four finalists for dean of the Medical School.
Flu shot clinics scheduled for faculty, staff
Flu shot clinics will be provided at seven campus locations from Monday, Nov. 7-Tuesday, Nov. 15.