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Research points to arctic strategies for Norway
Plans for sustainable development in Norway's arctic region got a boost this month with the release of a study by University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students.
Workshop to focus on policy innovation for environmental, economic gain
How can the U.S. and the European Union find solutions to environmental problems while also supporting the economy? Eight Europeans with expertise in creating and using new policies to meet 21st century environmental and economic challenges will be in Madison June 19 at Monona Terrace as part of an open-to-the-public "international dialogue on ecological policy" co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Adidas pledges new efforts for Hermosa workers
In response to a request from UW–Madison Chancellor John Wiley, the adidas Group is pledging new efforts to curb labor "blacklisting" and to help secure jobs for the former workers of one of its subcontractors.
Resident bacteria may help clean phosphorous from lakes
UW-Madison engineer Katherine McMahon is integrating her expertise in wastewater engineering and in biological systems to study the bacterial community in different eutrophied lakes — two in Madison and one in China — to learn more about how those bacteria affect phosphorus cycling in the lakes.
Program partners international and American students to enhance learning
UW–Madison is home to more than 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. As new international students arrive on campus each year, many are confronted with language barriers, culture shock, loneliness and academic difficulties, among other worries.
World Cinema Day connects Wisconsin high school students to the world
Several hundred Wisconsin high school students and teachers will be in Madison April 13, 2007 to participate in World Cinema Day. World Cinema Day is an outreach program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Language Institute and Arts Institute, presented in conjunction with the Wisconsin Film Festival.
Brothers showcase Indian classical music
From child prodigies to consummate adult musicians, Shri Ganesh and Shri Kumaresh promise an evening of absolute musical excitement when they visit campus to perform on Sunday, April 1.
Literary award granted to political science professor
Scott Straus, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, recently received an "Award for Excellence" in political science and government by the Professional and Scholarly Publishing division of the Association of American Publishers.
Global legal studies center approved
A joint initiative of the University of Wisconsin Law School and Division of International Studies to establish a Global Legal Studies (GLS) program has received approval to become an official UW–Madison center.
UW survey finds foreign investors favor U.S. and New York City real estate
The United States remains the preferred country for foreign investors' real estate dollars, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison survey of global real estate investors released today.