The Wisconsin Week Wire — April 11, 2007
Top News
Program partners international and American students to enhance learning
A program facilitated by the International Student Services office works to connect international students with American students to bridge the gap between cultures and to increase learning on campus.
Making government work for people
UW–Madison’s Susan Paddock founded Wisconsin’s Certified Public Manager Program in 1990, giving students a chance to see how branches of government operate and how the decisions they make at their level affect people who work at other levels and settings.
University: Hermosa efforts moving forward
UW–Madison is moving forward in its efforts to investigate and respond to alleged workers’ rights abuses at a former Adidas Group subcontractor in El Salvador.
Research
Abrupt climate change more common than believed
UW–Madison researchers have uncovered regions worldwide that endured precipitous climatic changes during the 20th century.
Study: Pomegranate juice may help fight lung cancer
A recent study at UW–Madison using a mouse model shows that consuming pomegranates could potentially help reduce the growth and speed of lung cancer cells or even prevent lung cancer from developing.
In young mice, gregariousness seems to reside in genes
UW–Madison researchers have found evidence that social interactions among young mice result from basic motivations to be with one another. Researchers also say that the extent of a young mouse’s gregariousness is influenced by its genetic background.
Fishing for new anti-inflammatory, cancer drugs
A new interdisciplinary research project seeks to develop a novel drug-discovery process that will search for agents with promising anti-migration properties.
Researchers seek early detection for hard-to-diagnose disease
UW–Madison scientists will use their collective expertise to develop the first diagnostic test for polycystic ovary syndrome, a common female endocrine disorder.
On Campus
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Employee Matters
Biomedical engineering curriculum, competition stress real-world challenges
A new competition for biomedical engineering undergraduate students places an emphasis on applying their engineering knowledge to actual problems in biology and medicine.
Register now for Crazylegs
Registration is still open for the 26th Annual Crazylegs Classic, to be held on Saturday, April 28.
Ritschel brings forest art to Wisconsin
Artist in residence Ute Ritschel will present a Forest Art Wisconsin conference at the Arboretum on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, to discuss issues relating to the forest, focusing on its ecological, social and artistic aspects.
Lectures, edible books part of National Library Week
National Library Week festivities kick off on Thursday, April 12, with the Edible Book Festival. Additional events will be held April 15-21.
Center to honor retiring director
The Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America will honor its retiring director, James Danky, with a symposium on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14.
Milestones
UW–Madison honors Distinguished Teaching Award winners
Ten faculty were recipients of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards.
Communicators’ accomplishments, leadership honored at annual banquet
The achievements of five communications professionals will be marked at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ annual banquet on Friday, April 13.
Alumni association presents distinguished graduates with awards
This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards program will mark the 71st year that the Wisconsin Alumni Association has honored the university’s most prestigious graduates.