University researchers and Wisconsin Brewing Co. use Sheboygan yeast strain to brew Wisconsin’s first ’wild’ lager.
UW researchers, students partner with with local brewing company
Badger Herald
Author: gbump
‘We’re much better than this’: Biden calls for civility in America
Badger Herald
Wisconsin Democratic candidates joined the former vice president to encourage voter turnout.
Panel discusses decisions behind Forest Hill cemetery, Memorial Union monuments
Badger Herald
Award-winning broadcast journalist and WI union representative comprised panel.
Armed burglary leaves Langdon Street residents shaken
Daily Cardinal
Ryan Karich, a UW-Madison student and another resident at 200 Langdon, said that during the incident he heard yelling from another floor of the house. When he came downstairs and realized what happened, he assisted in calling the police.
Funding, pay adjustments for UW-Madison faculty continue from previous year
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison is allocating $11.5 million in central campus funding for faculty and staff pay adjustments for 2018-’19.
Joe Biden denounces the president, encourages voting during campus visit
Daily Cardinal
Former Vice President Joe Biden was welcomed by over 1,000 people Tuesday morning in Madison during a campaign rally for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers.
Wisconsin’s $4.1 billion Foxconn factory boondoggle
The Verge
By late August, less than three months before the election, Foxconn announced more bells and whistles: it would contribute $100 million to create a new research facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and use $25 million for a new state venture capital fund. That $125 million total represented just 3 percent of the $4.1 billion subsidy the company stood to collect.
You’ve Got Whale
Seti Institute
Featured: Eavesdropping on non-human communication: Simon Gilroy – Professor of botany, University of Wisconsin, Madison. His video of glowing green caterpillar-munched plants can be viewed here.
Evers, Walker Differ On Possible Changes To Wisconsin Gun Laws
Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers weighed in on the measure during a campaign stop on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. His remarks come amid another resurgence in conversation about gun laws following the shooting death of 11 people Saturday at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Young voters could tip the balance in U.S. midterm elections
Global News
Quoted: “They could be the factor that ends up tipping the election,” explained Barry Burden, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
How To Improve Gender Diversity In Entertainment Through Social Networking
Forbes
Noted: Well, Bapna and Martin Ganco from University of Wisconsin-Madison may have found a shorter-term option for creatives through a field experiment on an equity crowdfunding platform.
Badgers cross country teams celebrate wins
Wisconsin State Journal
Four weeks ago at the 2018 Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, University of Wisconsin junior Alicia Monson made a statement, winning the individual title while defeating the reigning NCAA cross country champion.
Letter to the Editor: In wake of Pittsburgh massacre, UW campus community must show up for its Jewish students
Badger Herald
Anti-Semitism did not appear and did not end with the Holocaust. Neither should our fight to end hatred.
Joe Biden to visit UW-Madison Tuesday to urge Democrats to vote early
Wisconsin State Journal
Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to visit UW-Madison Tuesday to urge Wisconsin Democrats to vote before Election Day on Nov. 6.
At vigil held for Pittsburgh shooting, student speakers call for unity, solidarity to fight anti-Semitism
Badger Herald
Hundreds of students came, and many shed tears during the speeches. The event ended with a prayer, singing and hugs between community members.
Badger Catholic granted budget despite underspending in previous years
Daily Cardinal
“It is obviously very concerning they underspent by 28 percent. However, action has been taken, and they are being very compliant with our organization; I feel very comfortable voting in favor of this budget,” said Representative Landon Tselepis.
Campus holds candlelight vigil for those murdered in Pittsburgh
Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Rebecca Blank condemned the violence as terrorism and called for love and unity to prevail in a time of fear. “My sympathy and the sympathy of all of us are with the families and the community that suffered this attack. Vile acts of anti Semitism cannot be condemned strongly enough,” Blank said. “I am proud that our campus has such a vibrant Jewish culture and community, and we will do everything we can to support it. Please remember to care for each other in the days ahead.”
Alleged armed robber arrested by UW police
Wisconsin State Journal
A man who allegedly tried to rob a UW-Madison student inside a restroom on campus Sunday afternoon was arrested Sunday night after being identified through surveillance video.
Candlelight vigil allows UW students to reflect on synagogue shooting
NBC-15
Hundreds of students and community members stood on the lawn outside Memorial Library to listen to students and campus leaders share their stories and reflect on Saturday’s events.
‘Judaism is alive and well’: UW-Madison students hold vigil after deadly synagogue attack
WISC-TV 3
Students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison held a vigil on campus Monday to remember the 11 people killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue over the weekend.
19-year-old who robbed UW student at knifepoint arrested, police say
WISC-TV 3
A 19-year-old who robbed a college student at knifepoint in a building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus was arrested within hours of the incident, police said.
MPD investigates armed robbery near UW-Madison campus
WKOW-TV 27
According to a police report, two men were found going through the house at 200 Langdon Street at about 11:20 p.m. When they were confronted, the suspects showed a gun and left. No one was hurt.
What if Everyone Voted?
The New York Times
Quoted: “Sadly, I think the Bush v. Gore decision back in 2000 was the big bang that began this process,” said Barry Burden, who directs the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin
As More Democrats Embrace ‘Progressive’ Label, It May Not Mean What It Used To
NPR
Quoted: “There’s a long-standing strand of thinking in Wisconsin that big business can be harmful,” said Barry Burden, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Latest: Walker Begins ‘Closing Arguments’ With New Ad
US News and World Report
Polls show Evers and Walker to be in a tight race. Former Vice President Joe Biden was coming to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and a Milwaukee union hall on Tuesday for early voting rallies. His visit comes after former President Barack Obama was in Milwaukee on Friday.
Wisconsin farmers concerned that mold could hurt profits
NBC-15
Noted: Shawn Conley is a soybean and small grains specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He says farmers should send crop samples to a lab to be tested for mycotoxin. The toxic substance can produce mold that can cause health problems in cattle and other livestock.
UW Law clinic to help domestic violence victims obtain restraining orders
NBC-15
UW Law School students, under a supervising attorney, will represent victims at their injunction hearings and help them get orders of protection.
UW Carbone Cancer Center Race for Research breaks attendance, fundraising record
NBC-15
Video coverage of the event.
Lois A Day
WISC-TV 3
Lois then began a long career for the University of Wisconsin within the Genetics Department, retiring well into her 70’s.
How a million dollar grant will help address health inequity in Madison
WISC-TV 3
The grant comes from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Few arrests while over 20,000 attend Freakfest, Madison police say
Daily Cardinal
This year’s Freakfest drew a crowd of over 20,000 people, a small increase from 2017 but nearly 10,000 less than the crowd in 2016. Organizers attributed last year’s small crowd of 19,000 to cold weather, but Saturday’s event was nearly 10 degrees warmer and only resulted in a minor increase in attendance.
Community gathers to pray and heal following Pittsburg attack
Daily Cardinal
“Every single person has a right to be treated with dignity, kindness and love,” said a Jewish transgender professor from the UW-Madison educational psychology department. “We’ve got to talk, we’ve got to act, we can’t stand still. Madison can only be my home if we can be each others’ homes.”
After 20 years, stem cells mean business in Wisconsin
When James Thomson and his team succeeded in growing human embryonic stem cells in 1998, biology, health science and the biotech business sector began to fundamentally change. Today, at least 10 Wisconsin enterprises depend – in one way or another – on pluripotent stem cells, either human embryonic or induced pluripotent cells (iPS).
Man murdered minutes after Freakfest ends in nearby parking ramp
Daily Cardinal
The victim was 21-year-old West Side resident Steven Villegas, whom police believe had come downtown to partake in Freakfest activities. His murder marks Madison’s fifth homicide this year.
Foster, Mark
For many years, he worked as a systems analyst for UW and was instrumental in designing the automation of Memorial Library.
Rogeberg, Marilyn Jean
Marilyn was a nurse and administrator and worked at UW Health where she retired after 45 years in the health care field.
Fardy, William F. “Billy” Jr.
Billy retired from U.W. Extension Bulk Mail after over 25 years of service.
Last-minute surprises and secretive moves hide Wisconsin lawmakers’ actions from public view
Noah Williams research noted, Barry Burden quoted.
UW center issues pro-mining report ahead of Oneida County mining referendum
Just in time for a Nov. 6 referendum on mining in Oneida County, a University of Wisconsin-Madison economics professor released a report this week touting the benefits of tapping into state mineral resources.
Q&A: Kevin Ponto wants to use virtual reality to solve real-world problems
The assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Human Ecology is an expert on VR.
Wisconsin’s Gubernatorial, U.S. Senate Candidates Saying Little About Climate Change
Wisconsin Public Radio
Quoted: Scientists say the public doesn’t have to imagine what might happen if climate change isn’t addressed. Communities across Wisconsin witnessed the effects this past summer, according to Paul Robbins, director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.”The changes are increased precipitation in extreme weather events like the kind we saw … down in this part of the state. I mean, really gully washers,” Robbins said. “Two inches or more or 4 inches or more in a 24-, 48-hour period. We had 15 inches of rain.”
Immune-brain interaction may shed light on major depression
Healio
Quoted: However, major depression is not an inflammatory disorder, Psych Congress co-chair Charles Raison, MD, professor of psychiatry at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, stressed during his presentation.
Nehemiah, Justified Anger awarded $1 million grant to reduce health disparities
Wisconsin State Journal
The Wisconsin Partnership Program with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health announced four $1 million grants Thursday, one of which was awarded to Nehemiah Community Development Corp., a Madison organization focused on reducing racial inequities, and its Justified Anger initiative.
Urban League, churches tell blacks there’s ‘no excuse’ for not voting Nov. 6
Wisconsin State Journal
Quoted: “There is work to be done to boost turnout among black voters in Wisconsin,” said UW-Madison political science professor Barry Burden.
Petition Demanding Release of Dr. Shahidul Alam Signed by Global Group of Intellectuals
The Wire
New Delhi: After the unceremonious arrest of prominent Bangladeshi photographer Dr. Shahidul Alam, triggered by an interview with Al Jazeera, a group of scholars and lawyers has released a petition demanding his immediate release.
Musician, TV personality Amara La Negra discusses being Afro-Latina in entertainment industry
Badger Herald
The Afro-Latina musician and star of “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” discussed colorism, identity and her experience in the entertainment industry in a discussion Thursday evening at Memorial Union.
Ryan used a “hidden website” to purchase lethal radioactive material
NBC-15
Quoted: Purchasing bitcoin itself is fairly easy, said Bob Turner, Chief Information Security Officer at UW–Madison. “Sometimes all you need is a credit card, and you can buy the bitcoin,” he said.
Bucky on Parade: Family wins private tour of Camp Randall
NBC-15
Connor Sawyer was the official winner of the Bucky on Parade: Find Bucky contest for kids. His twin sister Imogen, older brother Jordan, and parents Janet and Chris joined him for his prize.
Why am I getting political texts about the upcoming midterm elections?
WISC-TV 3
Student groups send record number of messages.
Madison Links’ 9th Annual Jazz Brunch Will Honor Six Outstanding Individuals and Organizations
Madison365
Honorees include Dr. Tracy M. Downs, a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Column: While important, there are better ways to impact change than through voting
Badger Herald
Like its seasonal counterpart Freakfest, VoteFest is another method of control on public activity.
UW-Madison to hold Diversity Forum next week
Daily Cardinal
The forum, Beyond the Numbers — Relationships, Retention and Reality, will consist of national speakers, panel discussions, trainings and networking.
Race and income influence decreased high school graduation, dwindling college enrollment
Daily Cardinal
With the rising number of high school graduates decreasing over the past few years and college enrollment falling, race and income proved to be the two most significant factors. What has the UW System done since then to alleviate the losses?
The Words of a Young Jewish Poet Provoke Soul-Searching in Lithuania
Smithsonian
In July, I accompanied Freund, of the University of Hartford, and two geoscientists, Harry Jol, from the University of Wisconsin, and Philip Reeder, from Duquesne University, to find Matilda’s final resting place.
Pioneering transgender student at Harvard reacts to Trump proposal to redefine gender: ‘You cannot erase us’
The Washington Post
Despite the Trump administration’s stance, some schools have taken steps to accommodate transgender students, including opening all-gender bathrooms and housing. The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Brown University are just some of the schools that place free menstrual products in some gender-neutral and men’s bathrooms to help transgender students.
Ex-law student ‘terrorized’ girl into regularly sending him explicit videos, prosecutors charge
Chicago Tribune
Cottrell has lived in Niles all his life except while attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison as an undergraduate and law school at New York University in Manhattan, Yeadon said.
How National Attention Changed Scott Walker
The Atlantic
Funding for public education and our University of Wisconsin system was cut dramatically. Our infrastructure continued to deteriorate to the point that we ranked 49th in the nation in the quality of our roads and bridges.
Scott Walker’s Short-Term Vision on Education
The Progressive
This modest state of some 5.8 million people has nevertheless built one of the top research universities in the world—the University of Wisconsin-Madison— and a public education system with one of the highest graduation rates in the nation. Eighty-eight percent of Wisconsin high school students graduate, above the national average of eighty-four percent.
U.S. Dairy Farmers Get Little Help From Canada Trade Deal
Reuters
The new arrangement with Canada likely won’t pull U.S. dairy farmers out of the ditch, said Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy and analysis at the University of Wisconsin.
Former Vice President Biden coming to Wisconsin
AP
Biden planned to hold an early voting rally Tuesday morning on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was to be joined by Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, candidate for governor Tony Evers and others.