The Wisconsin Week Wire — August 16, 2006
Top News
Mercury pollution threatens health worldwide, scientists say
Mercury pollution can threaten the health of people, fish and wildlife everywhere, from industrial sites to remote corners of the planet, but reducing mercury use and emissions would lessen those threats, according to a declaration ratified Aug. 11 at an international conference on mercury pollution.
Research
UW–Madison retains top five R&D ranking
UW–Madison remains the fourth largest research university in the country as measured by the amount of money spent on research and development, according to statistics released by the National Science Foundation.
On Campus
Events calendar
Statement on Knights of Columbus
Casey Nagy, executive assistant to the chancellor, issued a statement related to the Knights of Columbus’ application for registered student organization status at UW–Madison.
Newell J. Smith Hall set to open Aug. 30
Newell J. Smith Hall, the first major residence hall to open at UW–Madison since 1965, will open for student move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Milestones
Radomski named WISCAPE director
Noel Radomski, policy and planning analyst at the Office of Corporate Relations, has been named director of the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education.
Vet school names director of food safety laboratory
Charles Czuprynski, a professor in the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Pathobiological Sciences, will become the first director of the school’s Walter and Martha Renk Endowed Laboratory in Food Safety.