Center to put teaching on a par with lab skills
With the help of a five-year $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation, UW–Madison will become a working laboratory for helping graduate students and faculty develop teaching skills that are a match for their skills in the lab.
Civil rights legends to discuss voting rights
When Madison residents vote Tuesday, Nov. 5, it probably won't cross their minds that they are exercising a constitutional right. Those who fought for those rights will never forget. From Sunday, Oct. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 30, Civil Rights activists from Selma, Ala., and Milwaukee will visit Madison to discuss their roles in the movement.
Scientists mimic ear to improve speech recognition
Through extensive study of how speech is perceived by people with normal hearing, UW–Madison researchers have created a method for making speech more intelligible to listeners with hearing impairments. Psychologist Keith Kluender and neuroscientist Rick Jenison have developed an algorithm that, instead of boosting the loudness of sounds ÷ as do most hearing aids, mimics the way the human ear works to make speech clear and recognizable.
‘Frontline’ executive producer to speak
The executive producer of public broadcasting's "Frontline," America's only regularly scheduled public affairs documentary program, will speak Thursday, Nov. 7.
Second major gift opens new possibilities for WAIL
A second major equipment donation will help the Wisconsin Advanced Internet Laboratory on UW–Madison campus continue to distinguish itself as a first-of-its kind Internet research facility.
Events Bulletin
Winter Painting at Green Lake Feb. 23-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Green Lake Conference Center. $125 plus lodging. 263-7815. You can enjoy…
Announcements
Exercise Study for Breast Cancer Survivors Lisa Sanborn, kinesiology, is seeking volunteers for an exercise study looking at physical activity and physical fitness…
Named Professorships
The following faculty members, listed by name, professorship and department, were appointed to named professorships in 2001-02. Asthana, Sanjay, Thistlethwaite Professor, Medical…
Emerita/Emeritus status
Emerita/emeritus status These faculty and academic staff members were granted emerita/emeritus status upon their retirement by Chancellor John Wiley during the 2001-02 fiscal…
Milestones
Appointed Ray Aldag, professor, management and human resources, is the new deputy dean of the Academy of Management Fellows. He was named…
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. A…
Almanac
Ask Bucky Actual questions from real people, answered by the friendly folks at the Campus Information and Visitor Center. Ask CIVC questions at…
Calendar Highlights
‘Framework’ focuses on student choreography Students in the Dance Program invite concertgoers to arrive early for the fall concert to enjoy an…
Faculty Senate supports domestic partner benefits
The Faculty Senate adopted a resolution at its Oct. 7 meeting calling for health benefits for domestic partners of employees.
Symposium: Teaching about inequality
On Thursday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Grainger Hall, a symposium titled "Teaching About Inequality: Challenging Oppression Through Mindfulness" will be held for all graduate students, faculty and staff who wish to strengthen their pedagogical skills in this area.
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Who Knew
Send your questions and ideas Who Knew? is intended to inform and entertain by publishing answers to questions of campus interest posed by…
Ten things you may not know about water
Thirty years after passage of the Clean Water Act, an initiative called Waters of Wisconsin brought the public together with representatives from industry, agriculture, conservation, Native American tribes, government agencies, universities and other groups for a focused discussion Oct. 21-22.
Recent Sightings
Chalk talk If you could climb to the Carillon Tower roof on a sunny autumn day, you could have your pick…
‘Framework’ focuses on UW student choreography
Come a little early! Students in the UW Dance Program invite concertgoers to arrive early for this year's fall concert to enjoy a site-specific, improvisational dance in the lobby 15 minutes before curtain time.