For Nelson Institute alumna Carolina Toapanta, the University of Wisconsin-Madison was not only a place of education, but inspiration. In fact, a trip to the giant, iconic terrace chair at the Memorial Union became the …
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The race to the animal vault: CALS researchers look to store genetic samples and revitalize endangered — and possibly extinct — species
The last known Pyrenean ibex, a wild goat named Celia, died more than two decades ago, the victim of a falling branch. But before she died, scientists managed to biopsy her skin and stash the …
Hark: Invasive plant into handmade paper
Professor Mary Hark wrote this article for Spin Off magazine noting, “there is remarkable potential for the development of uniquely Ghanaian commercial and artistic products that make use of the paper thread.” Read full article.
Standing against discrimination, hate, and bias
The International Division is greatly dismayed by news that a UW–Madison student experienced an incident of hate, as reported by the UWPD. This appalling behavior has no place on our campus, in our community, or …
WIDA Español releases Marco ALE, a Spanish language arts framework
WIDA Español, a program of UW–Madison’s WIDA, has released Marco de referencia de las artes del lenguaje del español de WIDA (Marco ALE), a Spanish language arts framework. Marco ALE is the first framework of …
A message from the dean: Positive signs for the semester ahead
The campus community has many reasons to begin this fall semester with a sense of cautious optimism. Strong vaccination numbers for students, faculty, and staff; the return of many in-person events; and a belated celebration …
Paul Robbins contributes to video on Intended Consequences
In April 2021, Nelson Institute Dean Paul Robbins joined a group of biologists, conservationists, and thought leaders in supporting Intended Consequences, a statement, a special issue of Conservation Science and Practice, and framework for confidently tackling the world’s …
Persistence for the common good: UW alumna Penny Lukito leads Indonesia FDA
“You have to be brave enough to be different and be persistent for the common good.” This philosophy has been a guiding star for UW alumna Dr. Penny Lukito, who leads Indonesia’s FDA. Lukito was …
President of the Afghan Institute of Learning to Deliver 2021 Soffa Lecture
This year’s J. Jobe and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Lecture will bring to campus a trailblazer in promoting education and opportunity for the Afghan people. Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, president and executive director of the Afghan Institute …
Go Big Read author event with Yaa Gyasi scheduled
“We are all a million things at once,” Yaa Gyasi has said about “Transcendent Kingdom.” Her book uses fiction to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family. In it, we …