Helping create real estate markets in Russia
Twelve high-ranking Russian land management officials will come to the UW–Madison for training Nov. 4-11. Read More
Web site provides ABCs of anthrax
In an effort to provide accurate and authoritative information to the public about anthrax, the university has developed an informational Web site that provides some of the basics about this dangerous bacterium. Read More
Calendar raises money for scholarships
The 2002 university calendar features 27 full-color photos of some of the most beautiful places on campus -- and buying the calendar will help support students who attend the university. Read More
Waisman director honored
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, professor of social work and acting director of the Waisman Center, received the 2001 Distinguished Research Award from The Arc of the United States. Read More
Dairy to handle BST milk
The Babcock dairy plant will no longer certify that its fluid milk supplies come from herds that avoid use of supplemental bovine somatotropin (BST). Read More
Lectures examine Middle East issues
The history and culture of Afghanistan and the surrounding region will be discussed by faculty in an upcoming lecture series at Dane County public libraries. Read More
Frontline awareness training scheduled
The University Police Department will be providing Frontline Awareness training for all interested staff members, including mailroom personnel. Read More
Multicultural learning community to open on campus
If life is one great learning experience, surely there is no better laboratory than the street where you live. Or the residence hall: A year from now, the UW–Madison College of Letters and Science and School of Education will join University Housing in opening a multicultural learning community in Witte Residence Hall. Read More
Program helps women succeed in science and engineering
Women at the UW–Madison who are planning to enter science and engineering fields are more academically successful than ever before. Read More
Women and Learning series features Blum
Women and Learning, a lecture series by three nationally known UW–Madison scholars, will feature Deborah Blum, a UW–Madison journalism and mass communications professor, Thursday, Nov. 1. Read More
International Institute calls for proposals
The International Institute has announced plans to hold more events and discussions following the Sept. 11 attacks. Read More
Cell lines hold promise for drugs, birds
Scientists at UW–Madison have coaxed into existence a new line of cells from birds that could remake the poultry industry. Read More
Arts administrators go online
Current students, active professionals and alumni now have a new online discussion tool in the form of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration IdeaPortal. Read More
FEC commissioner to speak
Bradley A. Smith, one of six members of the Federal Election Commission, will speak at the Law School Monday, Oct. 29. Read More
PEOPLE program celebrates success
After nearly four years of hard work, the initial class of high school participants in the university's PEOPLE partnership is preparing to celebrate graduation. Read More
Student debt levels off
Undergraduate student loan debt at UW–Madison is leveling off, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Read More
Avian cell lines have broad technological potential
Scientists have coaxed into existence a new line of cells from birds that could remake the poultry industry, provide new methods for manufacturing pharmaceuticals in the sterile encasement of the egg, and even help preserve endangered birds such as the California condor and whooping crane. Read More
Many voices: Films of the Caribbean to be shown Nov. 8-11
Cross-cultural encounters are hallmarks of life in the Caribbean region, home to people whose traditions -- from African to Spanish, French, English and indigenous -- are as diverse as their voices. Read More
School-family project prepares for national rollout
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $1.8 million to UW–Madison senior scientist Lynn McDonald for her research project, The Families and Schools Together Project: Building Relationships. Read More
Poets illuminate how society deals with war and loss
The insights of Walt Whitman, W.H. Auden, May Sarton, W.B. Yeats, Naomi Shibah Nye, Allen Ginsberg and other poets will help put perspective on the events of Sept. 11 as part of a special afternoon at UW–Madison on Thursday, Oct. 25. Read More