Leckrone: Bowl performance schedule is fair
A compromise has been reached that will give the University of Wisconsin Marching Band two opportunities to perform at the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn. on Dec. 31. Read More
History of frog deformities suggests emerging disease
A historical examination of amphibian deformities - frogs with extra legs growing out of the abdomen, for example - suggests that these aberrations are not a new phenomenon, but part of an emerging disease that could jeopardize the survival of these organisms. Read More
Simplify holiday shopping with gifts from UW–Madison
Billy Bass. Pokemon. Beanie Babies. Instead of chasing down yet another fad gift this year, give a thoughtful gift from campus. Listed here are some ideas from UW–Madison that will reduce the stress of holiday shopping. These gifts can only be found on campus, and proceeds benefit academic, social and outreach programs. Read More
Employee Matters
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Capitol Capsules
Universities panel to meet The Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. in Room… Read More
Book smart
Gwen Evans, university relations specialist, University Communications, “Madison Restaurant Guide,” Jones Books, 2003. Available in local bookstores. Evans’ compendium of Madison area… Read More
Open house booked for UW Press
The mysterious nuts and bolts of book publishing will be on public display at an open house of the UW Press on Friday, Dec. Read More
Smorgasbord of yoga styles offered
Those wanting to explore the many styles of yoga, and learn more about its physical and emotional benefits can do so late at night. Read More
Exhibition looks at AIDS in Africa
Andrew Petkun, renowned photographer, explores the global impact of HIV/AIDS in an exhibition of his work. Memorial Union Class of ’25 Gallery, through Tuesday,… Read More
Society to consider latest Middle Earth film
“Return of the King,” directed by Peter Jackson, opens this month. Would author J.R.R. Tolkien have approved of it? Weigh in with your opinion… Read More
Milestones
APPOINTED Cynthia Robinson is the new director of the Wisconsin Primate Research Center Library after Larry Jacobsen stepped down in June. Robinson,… Read More
Lecturer looks at suburban schools, racial difference
How some suburban schools deal with racial differences will be the topic of a lecture by visiting Harvard University scholar Ronald F. Ferguson on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in 259 Educational Sciences. Read More
Faculty Senate seeks solutions to bad fan behavior
A measure calling for the university to seek solutions to the problem of unacceptable fan behavior in and around Camp Randall Stadium was adopted by the Faculty Senate on Dec. 1. Read More
Veterinary program mentors potential researchers
Instead of committing to traditional cat and dog medicine, veterinary students can "try on" the role of researcher when they enroll in a new 12-month research mentorship program, one of seven the National Institutes of Health sponsors. Read More
“Chapman’s Pack” caps 2003 Parallel Press chapbooks
John Niles will read from "Chapman's Pack" at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, in Special Collections, 976 Memorial Library. Read More
You can still be a partner in giving
The 2003 Partners in Giving campaign officially ended Nov. 28, but there is still time to give to the charities of your choice through this once-a-year workplace fund-raising effort. Read More
System newsletter looks at credit transfers from tech colleges
The fall 2003 issue of UW System's newsletter Wisconsin Ideas focuses on the transfer of student course credits among UW System campuses and technical colleges. Read More
Nursing to boost enrollment
The School of Nursing will admit for fall 2004 another 20 undergraduate students on the Madison campus and 14 at its western campus at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Read More