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‘Real Women’ screenwriter to speak at Latina conference
Josefina Lopez, one of the writers of the film "Real Women Have Curves," will deliver the keynote address at the 10th annual La Mujeras Latinas Conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Glacial records depict ice age climate in synch worldwide
An answer to the long-standing riddle of whether the Earth's ice ages occurred simultaneously in both the Southern and Northern hemispheres is emerging from the glacial deposits found in the high desert east of the Andes.
Waldrop to be science writer in residence
M. Mitchell Waldrop, a prolific science writer and chronicler of the physical sciences, has been named a UW–Madison science writer in residence.
Forum to reunite former UW–Madison leaders, activists
"The Tradition of Student Protest at UW–Madison: Lessons Learned and the Institutional Response" will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, in the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
Videoconference AP classes open to high schoolers
Distance learning classes designed to challenge Wisconsin public high school students while saving them money and providing them with college credit still have openings for the upcoming academic year.
UW-Madison names new legislative liaison
A Wisconsin legislative staff veteran who for seven years has served on the staffs of three Wisconsin State Assembly members will become the new assistant director of state relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
New book offers road guide to Wisconsin geology
When the glaciers moved across Wisconsin as late as 15,000 years ago, they carved out one of the most notable features of the UW–Madison campus - Bascom Hill.
Free seminar to address production animal well-being
Understanding animal behavior can help farmers provide livestock with an environment that encourages top production levels.
Microbe’s trick provides a template for willowy crystals
The discovery of the willowy microscopic crystals may open a broad new window to human understanding of biomineralization, the same process that produces bone, teeth and shell, some of nature's toughest and most intriguing biological materials.
UW-Madison chemist receives Sloan Fellowship
Qiang Cui, an assistant professor of chemistry at UW–Madison, is one of 116 researchers to receive a Sloan Research Fellowship - a program that honors outstanding young scientists and economists in the United States and Canada.
Alumni couple contributes large gift to Camp Randall project
Two UW–Madison alumni, Robert L. McGinnis and his spouse, Jennifer A. Latwesen, have given a serious boost to the university's Camp Randall Stadium renovation project.
UW-Madison dictionary to be honored in Washington, D.C.
UW-Madison's Dictionary of American Regional English will be one of only six projects to be showcased as part of Humanities Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 15.
PACE study: Serious alcohol-related crime continues to rise
A voluntary effort by downtown Madison bars to limit drink specials on Friday and Saturday nights has been inconclusive, and serious alcohol-related crime continues to rise, according to a new analysis of downtown police calls.
Spring break safety tips
UW-Madison's spring break runs from March 13-21. Although many students go home, work or stay on campus, others travel to destinations such as Cancun, South Padre Island or Panama City.
Ten teaching assistants recognized for excellence
Ten teaching assistants have received campuswide recognition and $500 awards to acknowledge their excellence as teachers and their importance to the university's educational mission.
Five receive Kellett Mid-Career Awards
Five professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.
Romnes early-career awards go to seven faculty
Seven faculty have received 2003 Romnes Fellowships from a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.
Research seeks to improve fuel cells
As the United States and other countries move toward fuel cells as a source of power, researchers at UW–Madison are moving toward a better understanding of how to improve the function of these power sources.
Scientist developing vaccine
UW-Madison researchers are developing a vaccine against Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that is the third-leading cause of foodborne deaths in the United States.
Union Theater fills March with music and dance
Known for shattering the laws of physics and motion, Streb! Elizabeth Streb Dance Company will meld dance, extreme sports, stunt work and more this month at the Wisconsin Union Theater.