Researchers hope to inspire preventative measures with study.
Memory loss diagnoses come early with Down syndrome
Badger Herald
November 20, 2019
Research
Wisconsin’s dairy industry would collapse without the work of Latino immigrants — many of them undocumented
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: Hiring immigrants caught on among Wisconsin dairy farms in the late 1990s and early 2000s, according to University of Wisconsin research.
Campus life
Learn how to become a vet at Saturday Science
NBC-15
Take part in the monthly ‘Saturday Science’ events on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus every second Saturday of the month.
2019-20 UW Outstanding Women of Color Honorees Announced
Madison365
The 12th cohort of UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color awardees will be honored at a reception on Tuesday, March 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 716 Langdon Street. The celebration for this year’s honorees is open to the campus and community.
Beyond Reading, Writing and Math: Local Educators Gather to Address Social Justice
Madison365
Students and professionals in education attended the second annual Madison Area Teachers for Social Justice (MATSJ) conference at the University of Wisconsin – Madison on Saturday.
Wunk Sheek Celebrates Native November, Welcomes Elder-in-Residence
Madison365
Wun Sheek, a UW-Madison organization that serves indigenous identity members, kicked off Native November Heritage Month with a traditional feast and Elder in Residence welcome Sunday night.
Opening doors, creating accessible spaces
Badger Herald
Since the founding of McBurney Disability Resource Center in 1977 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, resources for disabled students have gotten better, room for improvement remains
State news
Vaping lung injuries long-lasting, doctor says as experts take up e-cigarette policy
Wisconsin State Journal
Gutzeit, Meiman and other vaping experts spoke at a Capitol briefing sponsored by UW-Madison’s Evidence-Based Health Policy Project.
Crime and safety
UWPD hosts open meeting regarding new Langdon Street officer
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison Police Chief Kristen Roman and officers reiterated the fact their main goal will still be safety and education, not enforcement.
Arts & Humanities
What happens when college students discuss lab work in Spanish, philosophy in Chinese or opera in Italian? – The Washington Post
Washington Post
Quoted: “I don’t understand the conceptual model for global competence that leaves language out,” said Dianna L. Murphy, director of the Language Institute at the University of Wisconsin.
Health
County Executive announces funds for new mental health initiative, UW Health collaborates
Badger Herald
The recently approved 2020 county budget will create the Dane County Universal Access Resource Center which works to connect public and private behavioral health providers. This new initiative will allow patients, providers and families to more easily navigate loved ones’ care.
Athletics
Badgers volleyball team set to celebrate its seniors
Wisconsin State Journal
It’s an exercise that was embraced by the No. 5 Badgers’ five seniors — libero Tiffany Clark, setter Mallory Dixon, defensive specialists Sarah Dodd and M.E. Dodge and right side Madison Duello — who will be honored Friday on Senior Night following the match against Iowa.
Season ticket base shrinks for Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey, but early attendance figures show growth
Wisconsin State Journal
UW has a general public season ticket base of 2,507 for the first game of a series (down 4.7% from last season) and 4,054 for the second game (down 3.6%).
UW Experts in the News
Stick to a budget this Thanksgiving holiday shopping season
NBC-15
Quoted: UW-Madison Director of the Personal Finance Program Linda Lepe said when it comes to sticking to your budget one of the best tips is, “do your homework.” “Know what you’re shopping for before you hit the stores,” Lepe said.
Is sale to DFA best solution in Dean Foods financial woes?
Wisconsin State Farmer
Quoted: Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said since the news of Dean Foods’ legal woes hit the news, his phone has been ringing off the hook.
“Dean Foods is big in the market, representing at least a third of fluid milk sales (in the U.S.) and 10% of total milk sales, so this is big news in the dairy industry,” Stephenson said.
In first Supreme Court debate, challengers go on attack against Justice Daniel Kelly
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Noted: The forum was sponsored by a Madison chapter of the liberal American Constitution Society and held at the offices of the Foley & Lardner law firm. Mike Wagner, a University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism professor, moderated the debate.
Obituaries
Urben, Milford
Wisconsin State Journal
He was employed at the UW-Primate Center for 36 years, retiring in 1995.