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Too few use effective methods to quit smoking
According to "How Smokers Are Quitting," the third in a series of action papers based on interviews with Wisconsin smokers, nearly one-half of Wisconsin smokers tried to quit last year, and more than 70 percent have tried sometime in their lifetime. Although new methods for quitting double or triple their chances for success, most smokers are still trying to quit "cold turkey."
Student stands ready to serve
As the United States prepares for war against Iraq, more than 1,000 Wisconsin National Guard members, including students and employees from UW–Madison and the UW System, have been called to active duty. Others face that possibility. The call-ups could last as long as one or two years. Braden Duszynski of Madison, a junior in the School of Business, could be called up.
Group introduces technology into movement art
Robert Wechsler, choreographer, and Frieder Weiss, computer engineer — two core members of Palindrome Intermedia Performance Group — will be in residence at the Dance Program through Sunday, Feb. 23.
Unrequited love is bad for your heart
During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat a maximum of 2.5 billion times, says UW–Madison cardiovascular physiologist Richard Moss. Does that mean that falling in love — an activity that increases the rate at which the heart beats — could shorten your life?
Campus in wartime
During the last four decades, tens of thousands of members of the UW–Madison community have chosen to embrace the peace movement during times of national crisis and war. Although the new generation has clearly benefited from the tradition and experience of its Vietnam-era forerunner, there is evidence that the new group has a tighter focus, broader base and gentler aims.
Looking for love in all the right (campus) places
With Valentine's Day approaching, I wasn't surprised to catch this assignment: plan a romantic evening on campus. Fine, easy. But there was a catch: only use official campus property, buildings and people. Great, I thought, here comes an evening of concrete rooms, desks, and freshman splatter-paint compositions.
Call to duty thins police ranks
The UW Police Department took a significant hit when four of its members were called to active duty in the Wisconsin Air National Guard shortly after Sept. 11, 2001. They included a lieutenant, a patrol officer and two security officers. So far, only one has returned to the department. Another may be back soon, but world events will dictate the date, says Capt. Dale Burke.
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UW pays tribute to Laurel Clark
UW-Madison has recognized alumna Laurel Clark, one of the victims of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Clark received a bachelor's degree in zoology in 1983 and a medical degree in 1987.
Enabling academic achievement
How well a student learns academic skills depends on attitudes and behaviors affecting participation, according to Stephen Elliott, an educational psychologist, and James DiPerna, a researcher at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
Estrogen and bladder disorder
An inflammatory disorder of the bladder that affects 750,000 Americans, 90 percent of whom are women, has baffled doctors for years. New findings from veterinary surgeon Dale Bjorling suggest that estrogen could be a key factor.
Most parking rates unchanged
Parking permit rates will remain at their current levels through the summer of 2004, under a rate structure approved by the Campus Transportation Committee on Feb. 7.
WSUM marks a year on the air
After one year on the air, UW's student radio station, WSUM (91.7 FM), is still evolving. The station is looking to bolster its programming and increase visibility within the campus community. The station would also like to provide live programming 24 hours a day.
Capital campaign to start on campus
A strong show of support from the university community will encourage outside alumni, friends and donors to take part in a major capital campaign that will be officially announced in the fall, UW–Madison and UW Foundation hope. The campuswide effort, titled "Create the Future ÷ From Within," will lay the groundwork for the broader capital campaign that will boost student programs and scholarships, improve facilities, enhance learning opportunities, and support faculty and staff.
WISCAPE explores leadership practices
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education continues its mission of exploring decision-making and leadership practices within postsecondary education by offering programs that confront key challenges. Upcoming spring events include...
Capitol Capsules
Capitol Capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Finance Committee to take up budget reduction…
Sightings
A natural beauty? Robert O’Brien, a professor of surgical science in the School of Veterinary Medicine, uses ultrasound to test cow…
Dean of lichens publishes book on state plants
Ninety-year-old emeritus professor of botany John Thomson, recognized as a world authority on Arctic lichens, has completed a new book, Lichens of Wisconsin.
Technique preserves sexual function for men with prostate cancer
A new surgical technique shows promise for preserving sexual function in men who would have been permanently impotent after conventional prostate surgery.
Gene targeting technique extended to stem cells
The technique that helped revolutionize modern biology by making the mouse a crucible of genetic manipulation and a window to human disease has been extended to human embryonic stem (ES) cells.