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UW System: $9.5 billion economic impact

September 12, 2002

The UW System contributes $9.5 billion to the state's economy each year, which is nearly a 10-fold return on Wisconsin's investment in the university, according to a new study. Read More

Campus marks Sept. 11 with reflection, discussion

September 11, 2002

Here are excerpts of prepared remarks that Chancellor John Wiley delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance today, Sept. 11, on Library Mall. Read More

Remarks by Bryan Gadow, Chair, Associated Students of Madison

September 11, 2002

(The following remarks were delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance scheduled today, Sept. 11, from 8:45- 9:30 a.m., Library Mall.)… Read More

‘Ironman’ bends campus traffic

September 10, 2002

Street closures and other restrictions will be in effect Sunday, Sept. 15, around campus due to the Ironman Wisconsin events taking place that day. Read More

Torphy to retire

September 10, 2002

A search is under way to replace John Torphy, vice chancellor for administration, who plans to retire next summer after a long career in state government. Read More

Butterflies in space

September 10, 2002

White cabbage butterflies may soon be soaring through space as well as fluttering across your garden. The butterflies and special fast-growing plants are the focus of a NASA-sponsored project for biology teachers visiting campus. Read More

Who Knew?

September 10, 2002

What is the Blue Bus Clinic, and how did it get its name? The concept and counterintuitive name of the clinic dates back… Read More

Employee Matters

September 10, 2002

Do you commute to work? Would you like to save money on your commute? UW employees have access to free bus passes and pre-tax deduction programs. Read More

Events bulletin

September 10, 2002

Learning Mini Course Registration From dancing to digital photography and spying to sailing. Sign up for more than 150 classes. Memorial… Read More

Milestones

September 10, 2002

Appointments Severino Albuquerque, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, has been named chair of Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian studies. Mark… Read More

Annuncements

September 10, 2002

Depression Study Needs Subjects The UW Psychiatry Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting subjects for a confidential medication research study for people experiencing depression. Read More

Almanac

September 10, 2002

Ask Bucky Actual questions from real people, answered by the friendly folks at the Campus Information and Visitor Center. Q:… Read More

Advances

September 10, 2002

Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Gene… Read More

Recent sightings

September 10, 2002

Sealing the ceiling Wisconsin Union painter Steve Angle patches the hallway arches and ceiling outside the newly renovated student lounge… Read More

New engineering building is a center for the arts, too

September 9, 2002

While the Engineering Centers Building is not open yet, it's already filling up ÷ with art. Read More

UW-Madison names dean of students

September 9, 2002

Luoluo Hong, of Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W. Va., has been named dean of students. Read More

Pro Arte, Li Chiao-Ping plan artistic reponse

September 9, 2002

Two world-renowned creative ensembles will perform a series of artistic reflections on Sept. 11 in a program to be held at the Memorial Union Theater . Read More

Mini-Med School opens

September 6, 2002

Ever wonder what your doctor learned in medical school? If so, the Medical School's mini-medical school may be for you. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, the free, six-week lecture series will be held Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Union South. Read More

Dance program plans full season

September 6, 2002

The Dance Program will host a range of innovative dance and technology events, performances and classes throughout the fall. Read More

Gene controls plant’s clock

September 6, 2002

Scientists have discovered a gene that regulates when plants flower and is critical for keeping a plant's 24-hour clock running accurately. Read More