L&S in the News: Week of Oct. 27, 2014

November 5th 2014
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The College of Letters & Science is the liberal arts powerhouse at the core of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our faculty members confront some of the world's most pressing issues and are often called upon to share their expertise and opinions with a variety of media outlets. The following is a selection of media coverage of L&S and its faculty, staff members, students and alumni from the past week.


UW chemistry professor wins award for green research
Badger Herald (10/27/14)

Powell's new 'Odyssey' translation immerses us in imagery, emotions of Greek original
The Wichita Eagle (10/27/14)

For Walker, a loss would last
The Hill (10/27/14)

University Opera's comic Albert Herring is an enjoyable debut for acting director David Ronis
Isthmus (10/28/14)

Biology center expansion broadens science opportunities
Daily Cardinal (10/29/14)

UW video, public talk focus on broad-ranging causes, consequences of Ebola outbreak
Capital Times (10/29/14)

Hans Schneider, a mathematician of the most linear kind, dies at 87
Wisconsin State Journal (10/29/14)

Real reporter to reel reporter
Wisconsin State Journal (10/29/14)

What can we learn about the electoral behavior of non-citizens from a survey designed to learn about citizens?
The Washington Post (10/29/14)

Flesh eating beetles gnaw creatures to the bone under Bascom
Badger Herald (10/30/14)

Reading the heavens with your phone
Symmetry Magazine (10/30/14)

Author Alice Goffman to talk at Warren County Community College Nov. 13
NJ.com (10/30/14)

UW-Madison professor to receive national award for work with Odyssey Project
Daily Cardinal (10/31/14)

Why you should watch the governors races this year
MarketWatch (10/31/14)