The Wisconsin Week Wire — October 4, 2006
Top News
New drug blocks influenza, including bird flu virus
Opening a new front in the war against flu, researchers at UW–Madison have reported the discovery of a novel compound that confers broad protection against influenza viruses, including deadly avian influenza.
Chancellor OKs LTE reform plan
UW–Madison has adopted a detailed, multiyear plan that will reshape its use of limited-term employees, Chancellor John Wiley announced Oct. 3.
Research
New angiogenesis finding may help fight cancer growth
A researcher at the School of Medicine and Public Health has discovered a new part of the complicated mechanism that governs the formation of blood vessels, or angiogenesis.
‘Failed’ experiment produces a bacterial Trojan horse
A UW–Madison researcher has made a discovery that led to the creation of a new biological tool for destroying bacterial pathogens — one that doesn’t appear to trigger antibiotic resistance.
Study: Earlier crop plantings may curb future yields
An associate scientist at UW–Madison discovered that farmers in 12 states now put corn in the ground around two weeks earlier than they did during the late 1970s.
Features
Work underscores importance of family in caring for people with disabilities
Sandra Magaña is working to teach how important the family is to Hispanic and Latino parents in caring for adult children with disabilities.
Grant offers child care help to classified employees
Classified employees can apply for child care grants through Wednesday, Nov. 1.
On Campus
Events calendar
Employee Matters
University continues progress on strategic plan
UW–Madison continues its work on the strategic plan, with five priorities: promote research, advance learning, accelerate internationalization, amplify the Wisconsin Idea and nurture human resources.
Open house to showcase Science Hall’s past, present
An open house from noon-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, will highlight the history of Science Hall.
Campus community invited to Homecoming activities
“Bucky Goes to Camp … Randall” is the theme of the 2006 Badger Homecoming celebration, which kicks off on Friday, Oct. 6, and concludes with the Wisconsin-Minnesota football game on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Concerts to celebrate French sense of fun, fantasy
Music professor Catherine Kautsky’s series “Paris in Performance: Music, Ballet, Poetry, Lectures and Art Recreating French Political and Artistic Visions From 1870-1920” will offer events all semester.
ODOS looks to future with new vision
The Offices of the Dean of Students is engaging in a new, long-term effort to increase the number and depth of connections between student life and the academic side of UW–Madison.
Community
Former administrator, professor dies
Joseph F. Kauffman, professor emeritus of educational leadership, one of the architects of the Peace Corps and dean of student affairs during the turbulent student demonstrations of the 1960s, died Sept. 29 after a courageous battle with cancer.