Families working longer in downturn
The national economic slowdown is hitting Wisconsin hard, according to a report released this Labor Day holiday weekend. Read More
Hoofer clubs invite new members
If the outdoors beckons, you'll want to visit the annual Wisconsin Hoofer Club-wide Kickoff, Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. in Great Hall , Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More
Economic outlook conference examines future
The possibilities of lower interest rates, volatile markets, more layoffs and recession will be addressed by John W. Thompson, president of Thompson, Plumb & Associates, Madison, one of four leading economic advisers who will speak at the 'Economic Outlook: 2002' conference, Friday, Sept. 21, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Students pleased with UW–Madison computing
A UW–Madison survey finds 87 percent of students are satisfied or very satisfied with the computing resources the university provides, a figure that has remained steady for three years. Read More
Filmmaker Tony Buba is fall artist in residence
Noted documentary filmmaker Tony Buba will be the Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence at the UW–Madison this fall. Read More
Institute to host 4 visiting scholars
Four distinguished international scholars, including a former ambassador, will be on campus this fall, guests of the International Institute and several of its member programs. Read More
Expanded Waisman Center supports vital programs
A $25 million expansion of the Waisman Center will support the center's pioneering research, services, and education in human development, developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
Study: Alcohol alternatives supported
As college students head back to school, an American Medical Association survey released Wednesday shows binge drinking is among their parents' top concerns: 95 percent say excessive drinking is a serious threat to their children, and 85 percent say easy access to alcohol at colleges contributes to the problem. Read More
Veto message excerpts
Here are excerpts of the governor's veto message that pertain to UW System programs. Read More
Budget funds Madison Initiative
The university will receive much of what it asked for in the state budget for various programs and projects over the next two years. Read More
Children’s Museum to host energy exhibit
The College of Engineering has teamed up with the Madison Children's Museum to present 'Making Electricity without Making Smoke,' an exhibit to help children understand energy and energy sources. Read More
Budget statement/Chancellor John Wiley
Statement by Chancellor John Wiley regarding signing of the 2001-03 budget. Read More
Staff job titles back in campus hands
Campus leaders are asking academic units to decide whether to implement working professorial titles for instructional and research academic staff. Read More
Students, Wisconsin Union take on late-night initiative
Students and the Wisconsin Union plan to expand late-night activities that give students a no-alcohol alternative to bars and house parties. Read More
Law School sponsors service day Aug. 30
You won't find the first lesson the Law School teaches its students in any law books. That's because it is a lesson taught out in the Madison community. Read More
Dean’s board raises money for naming gift
The Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Business has raised nearly $800,000 to name a floor of the school's new executive education center for Andrew J. Policano. Read More
Does estrogen improve memory in women with Alzheimers’?
In a small but carefully designed study, a Medical School geriatrics researcher has found that high doses of a particular form of estrogen are associated with measurable improvements in both attention and memory in women who already have Alzheimer's Disease. Read More
Orientation open to all employees
University employees new and old will have the opportunity to attend a campus orientation early this fall. Read More
Events bulletin
Learning Professional Development and Applied Studies Human Services Administration: online classes. Available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5. Information: 262-2352,… Read More