http://www.news.wisc.edu/ News stories from the University of Wisconsin-Madison en-us University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oversight Committee have identified eight proposals, ranging from an electronic system designed to capture notes of student meetings with advisers to College of Letters & Science faculty lines, to become the first recipients of funding from the innovative program. John Lucas jplucas@wisc.edu 2009-11-06T20:36:00-00:00 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:36:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17338 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17338 Bioneers, a leading-edge environmental movement that uses solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity to support sustainable lifestyles and communities, will be introduced to Wisconsin at a Nov. 13-14 conference in Fitchburg. 2009-11-06T16:45:00-00:00 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17337 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17337 Author and veteran business journalist Donna Fenn will be at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the week of Nov. 9 as the fall Business Writer in Residence, a program that brings nationally known business writers to campus to interact with students. Melissa Anderson mkanderson@bus.wisc.edu 2009-11-06T16:21:00-00:00 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17336 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17336 Planning is under way for Go Big Read’s sophomore year, and nominations are now being accepted for next year’s book selection. 2009-11-06T14:59:00-00:00 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17317 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17317 For some of Laura Koebel's students at Plymouth High School, "ethnic" food means a Hawaiian pizza. So an excursion to an East African restaurant such as Buraka, on State Street, is the perfect way to cap off their trip to World Languages Day. Susannah Brooks srbrooks2@wisc.edu 2009-11-05T15:53:00-00:00 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17334 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17334 After a meteoric rise to the nation’s highest office, a new president working to make major structural changes to government and the economy enjoys majorities in Congress, but faces an unwillingness from opponents to cooperate with him. Stacy Forster forster2@wisc.edu 2009-11-05T15:49:00-00:00 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17315 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17315 The faces could be easily forgotten — just middle-aged folks showing what time and gravity can do to hairlines and smooth cheeks. But these faces reveal much more. These are faces of Vietnam veterans from Wisconsin. Defiant, somber, proud, their experiences in the war can be read in their connection with the camera, daring us to look away. Gwen Evans gevans@wisc.edu 2009-11-05T15:46:00-00:00 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17328 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17328 The Tales from Planet Earth film festival this weekend, Nov. 6-8, will screen some 50 environmental films from around the world that explore how stories told through film can influence our understanding of, and relationships to, nature. Gwen Evans gevans@wisc.edu 2009-11-05T15:42:00-00:00 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17331 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17331 It wouldn’t be an occasion without cake, song, proclamations and merriment, and two events continuing the “On, Wisconsin!” anniversary celebrations will satisfy those requirements as the Badger Band and UW–Madison Concert Choir honor the song. Gwen Evans gevans@wisc.edu 2009-11-05T15:37:00-00:00 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17324 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17324 Administrators from Wisconsin school districts are working with education researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison to learn how to use a new student growth measure. Stacy Forster forster2@wisc.edu 2009-11-04T17:29:00-00:00 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT http://www.news.wisc.edu/17329 http://www.news.wisc.edu/17329