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Environmental justice advocate to speak
Vernice Miller-Travis, a leading national environmental justice advocate, will give a free public lecture at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 8, in 180 Science Hall, 550 N. Park St., at UW–Madison. Her topic will be "The Challenge of Environmental Justice."
UW-Madison announces honorary-degree recipients
International leaders from the fields of computing, trade diplomacy and scholarly activism will receive honorary degrees from UW–Madison this month. Computer engineer Carl Anderson, former United States Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky and Brazilian sociologist Neuma Figueiredo de Aguiar will be honored at commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 16, as part of the university's three-day graduation weekend.
Veterinary medicine hospital ready for the tough cases
Any pet owner can tell you that 'Pets Make a Difference,' the theme of this year's National Pet Week, May 4-10. There are also a growing number of pet owners who can tell you that Wisconsin's only school of veterinary medicine, located at the UW–Madison, has made a difference to their pets.
Dog visits good for hospitalized children
Do dog visits help calm children who are facing the stress of being in the hospital and away from home and family? A study done at the UW Children's Hospital shows that while potential calming effects are inconclusive, the dogs definitely make the children happier.
‘Writer’s Influence’ mural on display May 7
A new mural by UW–Madison students will be open for viewing at the Writing Center on Wednesday, May 7.
Prepare for finals with free breakfast
Can eating a healthy breakfast really help students ace their finals this semester? University Health Services says it is possible. That's why UHS will hand out free healthy breakfast foods Wednesday, May 7, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., on the corner of Charter and Observatory. At the event, part of the "Eat Breakfast, Past Test!" campaign, UHS will also provide information about nutrition and stress management.
UW-Madison announces new Office of Corporate Relations
UW-Madison is launching a new initiative "to better serve the increasingly complex needs of the business community and help build a stronger Wisconsin economy in the 21st century," according to Chancellor John D. Wiley. Wiley announced May 1 the formation of a new Office of Corporate Relations under the leadership of Charles Hoslet as managing director. Hoslet, who has been senior special assistant to the chancellor for state-government relations for six years, will continue to report directly to Wiley. The new office will become effective July 1.
Fact sheet: Office of Corporate Relations
The Office of Corporate Relations is the result of a nearly yearlong study by the Chancellor’s Task Force on University-Business Relations, composed of university leaders…
Statements from task force members
Laurie Benson President and CEO, Inacom Information Systems Member, Chancellor’s Task Force on University-Business Relations “The University of Wisconsin–Madison has…
PACE workgroup offers preliminary house party recommendations
The PACE Project, a campus-community coalition formed to reduce the dangers associated with high-risk drinking, is developing ideas on how to keep house parties safe and ways to resolve issues when they get out of hand.
WAA rolls out red carpet for Alumni Weekend
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will welcome hundreds of alumni back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus for its biggest event of the year, Alumni Weekend, from Friday-Sunday, May 9-11.
Earthquake alarm system may ease risk for southern Californians
Capitalizing on the low-energy waves that invariably precede major earthquakes, scientists have designed and demonstrated the feasibility of an early-warning system that promises southern Californians as much as 40 seconds of advanced notice of major temblors.
Plan for renewable energy takes Burrill competition
A plan to create electricity using biomass products like rice hulls and whey is the first-prize winner of the 2003 G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition at UW–Madison.
School of Education announces Distinguished Achievement Awards
The School of Education< will honor eight faculty and staff members with Distinguished Achievement Awards at an April 30 reception.
Horning to lead Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Kathleen T. Horning has been named director of the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education.
Associate Dean of Students finalists to visit
The university community is invited to meet the three finalists for the associate dean position in the Dean of Students office.
UW sessions to probe feelings of safety, value, fairness, respect
How can students, faculty and staff make personal contributions toward improving campus climate at UW–Madison? The Provost's Office will address that key question during "Days of Listening and Discovery," a new campus climate initiative.
Pharmacy school dean finalists named
The university has named four finalists for dean of the School of Pharmacy, Wisconsin's only pharmacy school and educator of more than 90 percent of the state's licensed pharmacists.
Chancellor’s statement regarding SEVIS funding
Beginning this year, UW–Madison, along with all other colleges and universities across the country, were compelled to enroll in SEVIS, managed through the Bureau…