Morgridge, Doyle to keynote economic summit
Two prominent UW System graduates ÷ John P. Morgridge, chair of the board of Cisco Systems, and Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle ÷ will serve as keynote speakers at Wisconsin Economic Summit IV, Oct. 27-28, at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee. Read More
Announcements
The Arts Institute is accepting applications and nominations for the faculty research, faculty and staff outreach and graduate student achievement awards. Deadline… Read More
Milestones
HONORED David Lynn, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, and Nimmi Ramanujam, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, were named two of… Read More
Preparations underway for Cogen power plant
When the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin provides written approval to construct the West Campus Cogeneration Facility, work will begin almost immediately near the intersection of Herrick Drive and Walnut Street. Read More
Employee Matters
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Recent Sightings
Gridiron worker From inside the glass atrium of the Genetics-Biotechnology Center building, window trim frames a view of a worker… Read More
Calendar Highlights
University Opera opens with tale of Verdi’s bon vivant In a case reminiscent of Conan Doyle, Queen Elizabeth I required William Shakespeare to… Read More
UW Foundation launches campaign
The UW Foundation is hosting UW–Madison supporters this weekend as it launches the public phase of Create the Future: The Wisconsin Campaign. Read More
Capitol Capsules
Colleges and Universities Committee meets The Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee was to meet Tuesday, Oct. 7, (after the Wisconsin Week deadline) to… Read More
Festival celebrates Latino film, culture, stories
One of America's premier Latino film festivals, CineFest will be held on and off campus Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 22-26. Read More
Poet laureate Collins to speak
America's poet laureate, Billy Collins, will read on campus from his work as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Read More
Lecture series follows Jewish experience
The 2003 Jewish Heritage Lecture series will focus on the Jewish experience around the world and across the centuries. Read More
Educated nurses boon to patients
According to Sean P. Clarke, associate director of the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, recruiting and retaining highly educated nurses might be the biggest key to improving patient safety. Read More
Partners in Giving launches $2.7 million drive
The annual Partners in Giving campaign begins its fourth decade of raising money for charitable causes on Monday, Oct. 13. Read More
Ex-judge helps students hone communication skills
Susan Steingass tailors writing instruction to Law School students through the Communication and Advocacy Program. Read More
Talented freshman class enrolls
This fall's incoming freshman class has the best academic credentials of any class in the history of UW–Madison, says Admissions Director Rob Seltzer. Read More
At 30, Waisman Center looks to new frontiers
During the past three decades, our understanding of human development - from the womb to old age - has grown in astounding ways. Read More
Race to support legal work for low-income communities
The 14th annual Race Judicata, a 5K fun run/walk, will again raise money for University of Wisconsin Law School students who do public-interest legal work for low-income and underrepresented communities. Read More