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NASA brings advanced aircraft to Wisconsin

June 28, 2001

A new aircraft used for atmospheric research will visit Madison's Truax Field Monday, July 9, brought here by UW–Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center and hosted by the 115 Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. Read More

Renovations credited for ‘corpse flower’ bloom

June 28, 2001

Credit for the recent flowering of the rare and pungent Titan Arum belongs to the newly restored greenhouse in which it resides, according to the director of greenhouses and botanical gardens at UW–Madison. Read More

Svoboda named interim campus information director

June 27, 2001

Tori Svoboda, assistant director of Campus Information, Assistance and Orientation at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, has agreed to serve as CIAO's interim director. Read More

Madison to host ecologists Aug. 6-10

June 27, 2001

About 3,000 scientists are expected to attend the Ecological Society of America's 2001 annual meeting in Madison Aug. 6-10, focused on the theme 'Keeping All the Parts: Sustaining and Restoring Complex Ecosystems.' Read More

Generations learn together at Grandparents University

June 27, 2001

Children and their grandparents can connect at Grandparents University, a learning experience that transcends generations through a two-day workshop at UW–Madison July 19-20. Read More

Assembly advances its budget

June 26, 2001

The Assembly Republican Caucus has approved a number of higher education initiatives that will be included in their version of the 2001-03 state budget bill. Read More

Study shows economic benefits of early intervention

June 26, 2001

Research has long demonstrated the educational value of early intervention for America's at-risk children, but a new study also shows the federal programs are a wise public investment. Read More

Removal of five campus elms scheduled this week

June 25, 2001

Five rotting or diseased elm trees will be removed Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26-27, in UW–Madison's Bascom Hill area, near Chadbourne Hall and in Camp Randall Memorial Park. Read More

Three finalists selected for health executive director

June 25, 2001

Three finalists have been named for the position of executive director of University Health Services at UW–Madison. Read More

Three finalists named for international studies dean

June 25, 2001

Three finalists have been named for dean of International Studies at UW–Madison, campus officials announced Monday, June 25. Read More

Memorial planned for former UW–Madison chancellor

June 25, 2001

William H. Sewell, UW–Madison's second chancellor and a renowned professor of sociology, died Sunday, June 24, in Madison of complications from a recent stroke. He was 91. Read More

Authors to launch new books

June 25, 2001

Three UW–Madison authors are celebrating the planned early spring 2002 publication of new books from the UW Press. Read More

Satellite images tell tale of Siren tornado

June 22, 2001

The morning after the northwestern Wisconsin town of Siren was leveled by a devastating tornado, the federal Landsat-7 satellite captured its destructive path from space. Read More

Engineering job market looks strong

June 21, 2001

Despite the nation's economic downturn, company registration for the College of Engineering annual fall career fair, Career Connection, is very strong, placement officials report. Read More

Senate approves budget

June 20, 2001

The Senate has approved a $58 million package for the UW System that includes a $16.2 million boost for the Madison Initiative. Read More

NASCAR comes to town

June 18, 2001

A NASCAR entry in the July 1 Milwaukee Mile race at the State Fair Grounds will bear UW–Madison colors of red and white with a "Motion W" on both sides and front hood. Read More

Students impress with ‘Revolutions per Minute’ campaign

June 18, 2001

An advertising campaign created for DaimlerChrysler by UW–Madison students has won the American Advertising Federation 2001 National Student Advertising Competition. Read More

New Web site links campus services to businesses

June 15, 2001

A new Web site brings together a galaxy of UW–Madison information services available to business and the professions. Read More

Call for book donations to UW Friends sale

June 13, 2001

The Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries are calling for book, CD and LP record donations to their 12th semiannual book sale to be held Oct. 25-28. Read More

SERF expansion slated for 2002

June 13, 2001

A plan to ease overcrowding at UW–Madison's Southeast Recreational Facility, 715 W. Dayton St., is moving forward. Read More