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Student entrepreneurs working to green the economy

November 4, 2008

While some students use college as a transition into the "real world," an increasing number of student entrepreneurs have asked themselves, "Why wait?" Read More

Stretching silicon: A new method to measure how strain affects semiconductors

November 3, 2008

UW-Madison engineers and physicists have developed a method of measuring how strain affects thin films of silicon that could lay the foundation for faster flexible electronics. Read More

John Krogman named new DoIT director

October 31, 2008

John A. Krogman has been named chief operating officer (COO) of the Division of Information Technology and associate chief information officer (CIO). Ron Kraemer, CIO and vice provost for information technology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, made the announcement today (Oct. 31). Read More

Wisconsin online career-matching resource launched

October 29, 2008

A new online career-matching initiative aims to promote job opportunities across Wisconsin for young people and build the state's information technology workforce. Read More

High-schooler teams with UW researchers to help Madison improve bike parking

October 29, 2008

It wasn't a bad gig for Kira McCoy. The high school student from Denver spent two weeks in July bicycling the length and breadth of Madison, getting plenty of sun and exercise and a good look at a community where she may attend college. But those were the perks, not the mission. Read More

School for beginning market vegetable growers set for January

October 29, 2008

Aspiring fresh market vegetable growers can learn the fundamentals of the business from veteran growers and other experts at the 2009 Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers, Jan. 16-18, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More

MERLIN mentors to work magic with area entrepreneurs

October 24, 2008

Are you an entrepreneur in search of a mentor? Ready to commercialize a concept, process, or technology? Interested in taking your early stage business to the next level? Read More

Economics professor to address global financial crisis

October 23, 2008

Menzie Chinn, a professor in the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will discuss "The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now" in a lecture sponsored by the UW–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE). Read More

Semi-annual Library Friends fall book sale starts today

October 15, 2008

The fall book sale, organized by the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries, takes place today (Wednesday, Oct. 15) through Saturday, Oct. 18 in conjunction with the Wisconsin Book Festival. Read More

New professional courses on greenhouses, garden and landscape industries

October 10, 2008

If your career or career plans involve greenhouses, landscaping, garden centers and related industries, you might want to consider a set of new continuing education classes offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Courses help growing railroad industry stay on track

October 9, 2008

there are few undergraduate or graduate programs in the United States that teach engineers to design, build and maintain railroads that are safe, efficient and consumer-oriented. However, UW–Madison offers a comprehensive continuing education program. Read More

Symposium looks at challenge of producing more food on a smaller carbon footprint

October 7, 2008

On the day before World Food Day, a group of agricultural leaders will gather to discuss how technology can be harnessed to meet the world's need for food, fiber and fuel while reducing their industry's carbon footprint. Read More

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston CEO to speak on banks, economy

October 1, 2008

As the nation's economy continues to reel under the weight of a Wall Street shakeup, the president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston will size up the impact of financial institutions on the economy in a talk at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, Oct. 9. Read More

Loos Chuck Wagon to make Oct. 1 stop at UW Stock Pavilion

September 29, 2008

To chronicle the journey of America's food, self-styled modern-day cowboy Trent Loos, host of the nationally aired radio program "Loos Tales," tours the country in an authentic chuck wagon. Read More

Student-run show to premiere on Big Ten Network

September 29, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will premiere a unique 30-minute magazine-style program showcasing a variety of university stories on the Big Ten Network (BTN) on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. central. Read More

Wisconsin aerial photos: A modern update for a historic collection

September 25, 2008

As visitor after visitor to the Arthur H. Robinson Map Library came to use a 70-year old collection of historic photos of the Wisconsin landscape, Jaime Stoltenberg realized that something needed to be done. Read More

Conference targets solutions for Yahara Lakes

September 25, 2008

The woes of the Yahara Lakes are obvious: murky waters, noxious algae blooms, choking weeds. The real question is how best to address these problems. Read More

Grads sponsor national competition for Bucky’s All-Alumni Food Drive

September 25, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni across the United States are joining in the fight against hunger this season as part of Bucky's All-Alumni Food Drive. The nationwide food drive is sponsored by volunteer leaders of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Read More

Center seeks collaboration to develop new leaders

September 24, 2008

The new Center for Nonprofits, launched in May, plans for degree programs, research, and continuing education and outreach efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector and its leadership. The center, housed in the School of Human Ecology, is now seeking faculty, staff and student affiliates from across campus. Read More

UW-Madison alumna to appear on ‘Survivor: Gabon’

September 24, 2008

Among the 18 competitors on the new "Survivor: Gabon" will be 26-year-old University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna Jacquie Berg, a native of Woodbury, Minn. Read More