New students get first taste of campus life next week
This fall's new freshmen will get an in-depth introduction to campus life starting next week when more than 7,000 new and transferring students visit UW–Madison between now and mid-August during continuous sessions of a summer orientation program for new and transferring students.
Environmental justice topic of UW summer forum
Several nationally known experts on environmental justice -- where environmental and civil rights issues meet -- will be among the speakers in a free public University Summer Forum lecture series at UW–Madison beginning Tuesday, June 19.
Summer carillon recitals planned at UW–Madison
One of the unique perquisites of visiting the UW–Madison campus this summer is a series of free carillon concerts.
Mars is bright tonight: Space Place, Washburn plan programs
This is the month when Mars reaches the most interesting part of its path through the sky -- for Earthlings, anyway. Mars will reach the point in the sky directly opposite the sun -- the moment astronomers call "opposition." Mars is then closest to Earth and at its peak of size and brightness from Earth's point of view.
MFA degree expands creative writing program
The university will begin admitting students to a new two-year Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing in fall 2001.
The eyes have it: Collection provides insight about disease
Richard Dubielzig has a collection of eyeballs. They're not exactly peering out at him from shelves, though. They help him diagnose animal eye diseases.
Corpse flower ends bloom
The university "corpse flower," a rare plant native to Sumatra that is attracting thousands of visitors to a campus greenhouse, has ended its bloom.
Lake helps scientists measure ecological health
Little Rock Lake, the site of a landmark study on the effects of acid rain, continues to yield important clues about the long-term health of North America's inland lakes.
Four finalists named for UW–Madison provost
Four finalists have been named for the provost position at the university.
First McGovern-Tracy Scholars selected by Family Medicine
The Department of Family Medicine has selected five medical students and three family practice residents as its first McGovern-Tracy Scholars.
Alumni get new gateway to UW–Madison
The Wisconsin Alumni Association recently launched a customizable Web site that promises to connect more alumni to the university and each other.
Regents authorize land buy for research park
The UW System Board of Regents cleared the way today for University Research Park to acquire Town of Middleton property for much-needed future development space.
UW scientist gets ‘knighted’ by her native Italy
Gelsomina De Stasio, a UW–Madison physics professor, is known by friends and colleagues by her nickname, "Pupa." As of this month, better make that "Sir Pupa."
From bad to worse: Professor studies evil
Bad is not necessarily evil, says Claudia Card, professor of philosophy and women's studies.
University recognizes community partners
The Wisconsin Idea is taking new forms in Dane County through innovative partnerships between the university and area community groups.
Phi Kappa Phi awards summer fellowships
The UW–Madison chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has announced the recipients of the its annual summer fellowship awards.
Teacher training tops regent agenda
Strengthening the way teachers are trained is one of the key strategies of a proposed UW System plan to further improve the state public education system from pre-kindergarten through college.
Corpse flower begins bloom
The university "corpse flower," the rare plant native to Sumatra that is attracting thousands of visitors to a campus greenhouse, is beginning to blossom.
Freedom Ride 2001
UW-Madison students are exploring the historical meanings of the Civil Rights Movement May 29-June 14 in a traveling class convening at locations throughout the South.