Quoted: “Nobody has come out and said these are extremely accurate,” says Lisa Cadmus-Bertram, one of the researchers on the heart rate study. Still, such variations from real measurements don’t matter much for its typical use.
Author: gbump
Fake News? No Jobs? Prospective Journalists Soldier On
Quoted: “When I look at local news and see what’s happening, I’m pessimistic,” said Kathleen Culver, journalism professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. “When I look at 18- and 20-year-olds and see what they want to do, I’m optimistic.”
Eagle Talon Jewelry Suggests Neanderthals Were Capable of Human-Like Thought
Quoted: “We’re looking at evidence of traditions that have to do with social identification,” says John Hawks, an anthropologist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who wasn’t involved in the study. “Why do you wear ornaments? Why do you go through this trouble? Because you notice something interesting, you want to associate yourself with it, [and] you want it to mark yourself for other people to recognize.”
Graduate student’s death at UW Madison is a devastating cautionary tale
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, awarded John Brady a doctorate in engineering in 2017, following his seven long years in the campus’s Wireless Communications and Sensing Laboratory.
Getting Fit Meant Sink or Swim for an Ex-NFL Star
More than a decade of hits took a toll on his body. The 6-foot-6-inch Mr. Thomas has had four knee surgeries since his days playing for the University of Wisconsin. Constant joint pain and inflammation made practice excruciating during his final pro years. “My last season I made it to three training camp workouts,” he said.
Book Review: ‘On The Backs Tf Tortoises’ Challenges Us To Consider How Everything Is Intertwined
Nominally an environmental and social history of the Galápagos Islands, Prof. Elizabeth Hennessy lays bare the many intertwined issues that confront us as we attempt conservation efforts in complex situations, while faced with a sweeping ecological crisis.
As Madison police cut Langdon Street officer, UW-Madison adds first off-campus officer
UW-Madison police will expand their footprint by adding an officer who will oversee a densely populated area of student housing next to campus — the first position serving entirely off-campus in the department’s force.
UWPD will now patrol Langdon Street
UW-Madison police are working with Madison police to address a change in patrols to a troubled off-campus area.It comes after several violent crimes in the Langdon Street area.
Developer eyes big student housing project on historic Langdon Street
Continuing an upscale student housing boom, a developer is proposing a seven-story, 124-unit tower with a rooftop swimming pool amid the fraternities and sororities that line historic Langdon Street.
Regents leader appoints UW president search committee
Regent President Andrew Petersen said Friday that board Vice President Michael Grebe will chair the committee. Other members include Petersen, regents Mike Jones, Edmund Manydeeds and Torrey Tiedeman, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan, UW-Superior Chancellor Renee Wachter and former regent Regina Millner.
Leckrone deserves a campus statue — Jason Unseth
Letter to the editor: Show of hands: Who believes that former band director Mike Leckrone should have a statue commissioned in his honor at UW-Madison?
UW-Madison partners celebrate Day of the Dead, traditional altars
People celebrated Mexican traditions at the sixth annual Day of the Dead Fiesta at the Nancy Nicholas Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Human Ecology on Friday.
UW doesn’t care about rude students — Patrick Kiernan
Letter to the editor: In my decades of attending college football games, I have never been treated worse by an opposing student fan base, with rude and vulgar comments shouted in my direction as I walked to the game, and inside the stadium.
Graduate art students showcase work at Open Studio Day
Graduate students in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Master of Fine Arts program showcased their work Saturday at the fifth annual Open Studio Day. More than 50 students opened their studio doors for the public.
Wisconsin seniors Olli Hoare, Alicia Monson win Big Ten cross country titles
Senior Olli Hoare’s first-place finish helped the No. 14 Badgers win the men’s team title — their 50th conference championship — for the second straight year, while UW senior Alicia Monson defended her women’s championship.
UW-Madison: Average Graduation Time For 2015 Freshman Less Than 4 Years
“This is excellent news for Wisconsin families concerned about the cost of higher education,” said Blank, “We know that students who take longer than four years often accrue additional debt. It is our goal that as many undergraduates as possible complete their program of studies in four years.”
Zuba, Kenneth E.
He dedicated 32 years of service passionately tending to the lands of the UW-Madison Arboretum.
Intercity bus loading moving from Langdon to Lake Street
Beginning Tuesday, three intercity bus companies serving Madison will move passenger loading from Langdon Street to Lake Street.
Just Ask Us: Why do we change our clocks every year for daylight saving time?
The original reason for having daylight saving time was to conserve energy, but there isn’t much evidence that changing the clocks actually results in reduced electricity use, said Daniel Phaneuf, UW-Madison professor of agricultural and applied economics.
Q&A: Shiloah Coley finds ‘untapped potential’ in bringing the arts to kids
Also the co-editor-in-chief of The Black Voice on campus, Coley is a journalism major with certificates in African American studies and studio art. She expects to graduate in May 2020 and eventually pursue a PhD in sociology, though she wants to take a year or two to focus on research without the school part involved.
Wisconsin college athletes could be paid starting in 2023 under new bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are working on a bill that would allow college athletes to profit from their status and hire outside agents beginning in 2023.
UWPD announces new Downtown Liaison position
The position will serve the off-campus area bordered by Lake Mendota, Lake Street, Gorham Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The role was created to serve as a liaison between students, the Madison Police Department and the University.
Governor Declares Energy Emergency As Farms, Rural Residents Create High Demand For Propane
Joe Lauer, agronomist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said he started advising farmers to start buying propane over the summer after wet weather caused major planting delays across the state.
A controversial new study claims Botswana may be the origin of modern humanity
Quoted: It’s a compelling story, but the paper has already generated controversy. “The idea that we’re looking for a single origin [of anatomically modern humans] is out of fashion,” says John Hawks, a University of Wisconsin-Madison paleoanthropologist.
After Katie Hill, media grapples with possible onslaught of nude photos
Quoted: Kathleen Culver, director of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, warned that “every newsroom should be having discussions in advance about how they will handle all kinds of issues involving personal privacy and leaked information. This certainly isn’t the last time we’re going to see this kind of question.”
Navy faces mouse infestation on San Clemente Island
Quoted: John Orrock, a professor of integrative biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said the virus, which is “relatively rare on San Clemente Island,” has been found only among the island’s deer mice — just one of several rodent species there.
Opinion | It’s the End of California as We Know It
Our de facto solution to housing affordability has been forcing people to move farther and farther away from cities, so they commute longer, make traffic worse and increase the population of fire-prone areas. (Volker Radloff research.)
Bat Week: For the love of bats
Interviewed: Amy Wray is a doctoral candidate at UW-Madison in Wildlife Ecology. She’s here to teach us more during this International Bat Week.
Opening for Nicholas Recreation Center delayed
“We’re just as excited to get into the facility as (students are),” Peirce said. “We share the disappointment that it’s not going to open in January, but we’re working really hard with our partners on the project.”
Boos and booze: The costs of binge drinking
Drinking culture in Madison has vast negative impacts on entire community.
ASM adds ‘diverse engagement coordinator’ to boost outreach to marginalized groups
The Associated Students of Madison created a new position Wednesday to increase the organization’s engagement with various groups on campus. The additional position — titled “diverse engagement coordinator” — will help connect ASM with the Multicultural Student Center, the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center and the McBurney Disability Resource Center.
Teacher’s estate hands UW-Stevens Point $4.3m donation
A teacher’s estate has given the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point the largest donation in its 125-year history.
Wisconsin college athletes could be paid under bipartisan bill
Wisconsin lawmakers from both parties are drafting a bill that allows college athletes to hire outside agents and profit from their status starting in 2023, a change that could upend the state’s college sports landscape.
Chronic Wasting Disease burdens Wisconsin’s deer
“It’s an insidious slow-moving disease that we don’t have very many effective treatments for,” said UW-Madison Professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology Tim Van Deelen “Given our current understanding of the disease, we can slow it down, but we can’t stop it.”
Badgers women’s soccer finishes regular season unbeaten in Big Ten play
The seventh-ranked and Big Ten Conference regular-season champion Badgers remained unbeaten in their past 17 games at McClimon Field on Wednesday as senior Dani Rhodes broke a tie score in the first half en route to a 2-1 victory over Ohio State.
UW professor to return January 2020 after investigation into ‘toxic’ lab conditions
University of Wisconsin professor Akbar Sayeed is expected to return in January 2020 after a two-year unpaid leave due to “abusive” lab conditions, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
ASM introduces campus free speech proposal
Bill would allow each UW System school their own free speech policy.
UPDATED: Nicholas Recreation Center opening delayed
’The Nick’ to open late 2020 due to weather, construction obstacles.
MPD to remove Langdon Street neighborhood police officer
The position of Langdon Street Resource Officer will be removed from the Madison Police Department as a result of ongoing understaffing and underfunding, according to current Langdon Street Officer Damion Figueroa.
UWPD, Madison police partner to create new officer position
UWPD says the officer would liaise with students in the Langdon St., lower State St. and 600 University Ave. corridor. This area is bordered by Lake Mendota, Lake Street, Gorham Street and Wisconsin Ave.
How exercise supports mental health
When the Nicholas Recreation Center opens, more students will have easier access to resources important for mental health.
WARF donates $15 million to expand UW School of Veterinary Medicine
Current building doesn’t have enough space, resources for patients, students, experts said.
Wisconsin Sea Grant collaborates with Chazen Art Museum to raise awareness of plastic pollution
Exhibit features artworks of both domestic, international artists.
UW alumni, freelancer gives students advice on reporting abroad
University of Wisconsin alumni and freelance journalist Jacob Kushner discussed how to craft pitches and build a network Tuesday night during a career development session for students.
Assistant Vice Chancellor discusses student racial inequity, lack of education continues poverty cycle
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Gloria Ladson-Billings discussed the Wisconsin idea and the inequitable education of students in Wisconsin Tuesday evening.
UW-Eau Claire to increase enrollment through athletics, marching band, academic expansions
UW-Eau Claire released a plan Monday to increase enrollment through adding three sports, expanding the marching band, creating new majors and funding additional faculty and staff.
Semipermanent Tattoos: Why Millennials Love Them
Amy Niu, a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin who’s currently conducting a study on selfie taking and self-perception among college-aged women in the United States and China, isn’t as worried. “In the U.S. sample, I found there’s no correlation between selfie taking and satisfaction with physical appearance,” Niu says.
Sydney Reed hates losing, so her Flint Hill volleyball career has gone quite all right
During the 2012 Olympics, an 11-year-old Reed had her eyes fixed on the television as she watched the U.S. volleyball team and her idol at the time, Destinee Hooker, who played at the University of Texas. From that moment, Reed wanted to play Division I volleyball. Her father, who played football for the University of Wisconsin, showed her what it would take to get there.
Paul Ryan Launches Foundation In Janesville To Fight Poverty
Quoted: University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and report author Tim Smeeding said he likes parts of Ryan’s philosophy, but the government needs to play a role in helping low-income people.
Meet Ontario’s asparagus man
Wolyn grew up in New Jersey and studied plant science at Rutgers University and then earned his masters and PhD in plant breeding and plant genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1988, he came to the University of Guelph, taking over the already decade-old Asparagus Breeding Program from the previous professor who died.
NCAA Will Let Student Athletes Share Benefits Of Endorsement Deals
Matt Mitten, who leads the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University, said Marquette basketball players and University of Wisconsin-Madison football players could benefit the most from the new rules.
National Institutes of Health fails to correct pattern of violating spending transparency law on government animal tests
Monkeys’ skulls drilled into and injected with the ADHD drug Ritalin at Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Boyer, John W. “Bill”
He retired from UW-Madison Waisman Center.
Ritcherson, Lewis H. “Les”
Coach Ritcherson was recruited to become the first Black coach, in any sport, hired by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the second Black football coach hired by a Big Ten School. He coached from 1966-1972 before being named Assistant to the Chancellor at the UW-Madison.
UW-Madison failed to inform federal agency of ‘abusive’ professor’s conduct, unpaid leave
Over 800 new UW-Madison students to receive free tuition through Bucky’s Tuition Promise
Over 800 new University of Wisconsin-Madison students are receiving free tuition through Bucky’s Tuition Promise.
ABC News Veteran John Quiñones to Keynote 2019 UW-Madison Diversity Forum
The annual University of Wisconsin-Madison Diversity Forum, this year titled “Building Bridges to a Better Future: Opportunities Through Access and Exposure,” will feature keynote speaker John Quiñones, host of the hidden-camera television series “What Would You Do?” and veteran ABC News correspondent.
Bullying doesn’t stop in elementary school — and neither do its effects
New study by UW researcher points to negative mental health effects bullying causes in adolescents.
To meet rising demand in field, the School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences adds data science major
School also plans to have data science certificate in future.
UW professor creates partnership to mobilize immunization
Program aims to bring immunization to memory loss patients