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AT&T gift aids streaming media education effort
Already a national leader in the use of streaming media in higher education, UW–Madison is poised to enhance its services, thanks to a gift from AT&T.
National nanotech expert to address UW–Madison conference
Jeffrey P. Schloss, an expert in the application of nanotechnology in the health-care field, will be the keynote speaker at "Bionanotechnology," the second annual Wisconsin Nanotechnology Conference, which will be held Thursday, June 3, at UW–Madison.
Starburst eye of a galaxy produces a cosmic shower
Combining images from orbiting and ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers has located the eye of a cosmic hurricane: the source of the 1 million mile-per-hour winds that shower intergalactic space from the galaxy M82.
Conference examines managing information in digital age
How information is distributed, stored and processed in the digital age will be the subject of an international conference at UW–Madison on Monday-Friday, May 24-28.
Wisconsin veterinary school gains renowned equine surgeon
One of the nation's first veterinarians to use arthroscopic surgery in equine practice, Joe Foerner, will provide surgical services to the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine every other Friday, beginning May 21.
Winner of Gandhi Peace Prize to speak
A.T. Ariyaratne, winner of the Gandhi Peace Prize and founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, will offer a free public lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1609 University Ave.
Low-income adults complete first stage of post-high school odyssey
Through the Odyssey Project, students of low income learn about great works of literature, history, philosophy, art history and music.
New research shows reasons for smoking vary
An article proposing a new method for measuring tobacco addiction, published in the latest edition of The Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology, suggests that one size does not fit all when it comes to motivations for smoking.
Arts Institute honors campus arts excellence
A string teacher, a furniture designer, a choreographer and a mixed-media artist have received awards from the UW–Madison Arts Institute this year.
Researchers to study fate of prions in wastewater
With funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a group of UW–Madison researchers will investigate what happens if infectious prion proteins - considered the cause of chronic wasting disease and mad cow disease - enter wastewater treatment plants.
Gift to fund education building renovation, addition
A $31 million gift will allow UW–Madison to renovate, modernize, and complete the Education Building, a 104-year-old central campus building that was never finished. Education is among the signature buildings in the Bascom Hill Historic District, which serves as the public face of the Madison campus.
Tending to timepiece appeals to caretaker
This summer, the clock and its tower will celebrate 125 years at the base of Bascom Hill. Although no formal commemoration is planned, Wes McEachron, one of the clock's caretakers since 1988, says he's proud of that anniversary.
UW-Madison offers fund-raising program for nonprofits
Fund raising and development for nonprofit organizations is the subject of a conference to be held at the UW–Madison School of Business, Monday-Wednesday, May 24-26.
Ho-Chunk honor anthropologist Lurie with gift of blanket
In addition to the honorary degree she received at UW–Madison's commencement ceremony this spring, anthropologist Nancy Oestreich Lurie has been given a blanket designed by Truman Lowe, a professor of art who is currently on leave from UW–Madison.
Events scheduled for Bike to Work Week
UW-Madison, where students, faculty and staff outnumber parking spaces nearly five to one, has long encouraged members of the campus community to leave their cars at home and find alternative modes of transportation.
Professor named Carnegie Scholar for book on school reform
A project looking at school reform in the light of social justice has made Harry Brighouse, a professor of philosophy and educational policy studies at UW–Madison, a 2004 Carnegie Scholar.
Summer choir seeks new members
Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited join the Summer Choir at UW–Madison's School of Music.
Spring 2004 commencement photos
Phil Certain, dean of the College of Letters and Science, gives a final address to graduates. Certain will retire in the…
Opening remarks at spring 2004 commencement
Opening remarks Delivered by Chancellor John D. Wiley May 15, 2004 Kohl Center Welcome to everyone…
Spring commencement: Transcript of address by Bradley Whitford
Charge to graduates Delivered by Bradley Whitford May 15, 2004 Kohl Center What’s up, Mad City?!…