The Daily Cardinal, 09.30.08
UW-Madison prides itself on numerous aspects that allow it to stand out amongst other major universities, such as the revolutionary research it conducts or its reputation for competitive sports programs. Unfortunately, the latter mention tends to outdo the first in terms of campus notoriety.
One of the major neglected achievements is the construction project currently taking place on the south side of our campus for The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID) and the Morgridge Institute for Research. Both are currently awaiting the completion of a brand new $150 million facility in
2010. These institutes will continue to serve as beacons for the advancement of our species.
This venture is unbelievably noteworthy for several reasons. The institute is being funded by a record $50 million gift from former alumni John and Tashia
Morgridge, and its goal of combining the benefits and financial backing of a private non-profit company (the Morgridge Institute) with the resources and
progressive minds of a public university (UW-Madison) is unheard of. This one-of-a-kind collaborative effort will unite leading researchers in the fields of biology, computer science, and bioengineering.
UW-Madison prides itself on numerous aspects that allow it to stand out amongst other major universities, such as the revolutionary research it conducts or its reputation for competitive sports programs. Unfortunately, the latter mention tends to outdo the first in terms of campus notoriety.
One of the major neglected achievements is the construction project currently taking place on the south side of our campus for The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID) and the Morgridge Institute for Research. Both are currently awaiting the completion of a brand new $150 million facility in
2010. These institutes will continue to serve as beacons for the advancement of our species.
This venture is unbelievably noteworthy for several reasons. The institute is being funded by a record $50 million gift from former alumni John and Tashia
Morgridge, and its goal of combining the benefits and financial backing of a private non-profit company (the Morgridge Institute) with the resources and
progressive minds of a public university (UW-Madison) is unheard of. This one-of-a-kind collaborative effort will unite leading researchers in the fields of biology, computer science, and bioengineering.