The Wisconsin Week Wire — Aug. 29, 2007
Top News
At home in the Northwoods
Summer is high season at Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff, Wis. One of 13 field stations throughout the state run by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Kemp Station is dedicated to research and education about Wisconsin’s woods, water, wildlife and wilderness.
Big Ten Network will be available in residence halls, unions
Under an agreement between UW–Madison and the Big Ten Network, people will be able to watch the network in residence halls, the Memorial Union, Union South, the J.F. Friedrick Center, the Fluno Center and Lowell Hall.
Research
Hungry insects leave clues to impacts of climate change
A UW–Madison researcher is examining the evidence of hungry insects at work in the forest for clues to how a changing climate may affect Wisconsin’s landscape.
Study finds Viagra increases release of key reproductive hormone
UW–Madison researchers have found that sildenafil — the generic name for Viagra — also increases the release of a reproductive hormone in rats.
On Campus
Events calendar
Web site makes it easier to find, analyze dairy market data
One of the most comprehensive collections of dairy marketing information available is now online.
Sophomore to keynote Chancellor’s Convocation
A lacrosse-playing sophomore who was born on a yacht off New Zealand will deliver the keynote speech at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students on Friday, Aug. 31, at the Kohl Center.
Employee bus pass distribution under way
Transportation Services offers free bus passes to all UW–Madison employees, and distribution of 2007–08 passes is under way.
Vet school sponsors 24th annual Dog Jog
The two-mile Dog Jog benefit race will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.
New Ogg Hall opens to 600-plus residents
Ogg Hall, the newest residence hall on campus, will open to 615 students this month and carry on the university’s tradition of blending academics with student housing.
Milestones
International research awards announced
New research grants totaling nearly $140,000 have been awarded to faculty and staff, the Division of International Studies announced.