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Randy Stoecker among winners of Community-University Partnership Awards
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Randy Stoecker among winners of Community-University Partnership Awards

A project led by Randy Stoecker, professor in the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology, was among seven projects recently honored with 2017 Community-University Partnership […]

Jul
3rd
Wisconsin Science Festival call for participation
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Wisconsin Science Festival call for participation

The Wisconsin Science Festival steering committee is currently seeking proposals for engaging activities – including interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, lectures, demonstrations and conversations with leading […]

Jul
3rd
CALS In the News for the Week of Jun 23 – Jun 30
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CALS In the News for the Week of Jun 23 – Jun 30

News Just being able to see our smartphones might be draining our brain power Mashable, 6/28/2017 Quoted: Dietram Scheufele, Life Sciences Communication The Beers and the […]

Jun
30th
Share with students: How to address incidents of hate and bias
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Share with students: How to address incidents of hate and bias

The following is a recent message from Jeffrey S. Russell, vice provost for lifelong learning and Dean of the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies: Dear UW-Madison faculty […]

Jun
29th
Frozen Dessert Center Conference set for Oct. 23
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Frozen Dessert Center Conference set for Oct. 23

The Frozen Dessert Center, housed within the UW-Madison Department of Food Science, is pleased to announce its first annual Frozen Dessert Center Conference. The conference, […]

Jun
29th
July and August 2017 TSA 403(b) Events
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July and August 2017 TSA 403(b) Events

Are you on track saving for your future? Take advantage of these free events. The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program is your supplemental retirement savings […]

Jun
28th
Schedule of 2017 Agricultural Research Station field days
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Schedule of 2017 Agricultural Research Station field days

A list of 2017 ARS field days is now available. Download it here. Please note that this list is subject to change. Be sure to mark […]

Jun
26th
Expert panel to discuss science and civics of GMOs within Wisconsin context
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Expert panel to discuss science and civics of GMOs within Wisconsin context

The UW community is invited to attend a panel discussion on the topic “Science and Civics: GMOs and Wisconsin.” The free event, organized by the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship […]

Jun
26th
Finding useful chemicals from fungi, faster
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Finding useful chemicals from fungi, faster

Fungi are rich sources of natural molecules for drug discovery, but many challenges have pushed pharmaceutical companies away from tapping into this bounty. Now scientists […]

Jun
26th
New program makes vegetables, produce available for free on campus
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New program makes vegetables, produce available for free on campus

A line of about 20 students and staff members stretched down the hallway of the Student Activities Center Friday, waiting for the chance to get […]

Jun
26th