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Arthur Hasler, UW limnology pioneer, dies at age 93

March 24, 2001

Arthur Hasler, one of the leading figures in 20th century freshwater ecology, whose research answered an intriguing mystery of nature - how migrating salmon precisely identify their "home" waters - died on Friday (March 23) after a long illness. He was 93. Read More

Former N.Y. mayor to speak at law school banquet

March 23, 2001

David N. Dinkins, former mayor of New York City, will discuss "American Justice on Trial" as the keynote speaker at the Law School's annual Legal Education Opportunities Banquet for students of color. Read More

Hoyt wins Stanton fellowship

March 23, 2001

This year's Frank Stanton Fellow is James Hoyt, professor of journalism and mass communication at UW–Madison. Read More

Miami-Dade, UW–Madison to sign transfer agreement

March 23, 2001

UW-Madison is joining with Miami-Dade Community College to recruit high-achieving transfer students. Read More

Forum on Bush v. Gore set for March 31

March 22, 2001

A Law School public forum featuring several university professors will take a close look at the Supreme Court's role in the election-deciding lawsuit Bush v. Gore. The event is Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Godfrey & Kahn Hall, room 2260, Law School. Read More

Kutler to speak on liberating the Nixon tapes

March 22, 2001

Well-known presidential scholar Stanley Kutler will give a talk, 'Liberating the Nixon Tapes and Other Encounters,' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More

Group named for Union director search

March 21, 2001

The university has named a committee to coordinate a search to fill the post of Wisconsin Union director. Read More

Polar telescope sights first high-energy neutrinos

March 21, 2001

A novel telescope, buried deep in the Antarctic ice at the South Pole, has become the first instrument to detect and track high-energy neutrinos from space, setting the stage for a new field of astronomy that promises a view of some of the most distant, enigmatic and violent phenomena in the universe. Read More

St. Petersburg Times writer to visit

March 20, 2001

Alecia Swasy, assistant managing editor/business at the St. Petersburg Times, will serve as this semester's business writer-in-residence March 25-30. Read More

New measures aim to boost ‘biosecurity’

March 20, 2001

Prompted by the severity of the foot and mouth disease epidemic in Europe, the university has upgraded its biosecurity policies to protect dairy and livestock herds. Read More

Composers to hold state conference

March 20, 2001

Musical compositions by several faculty, staff and students will be included in concerts featured at the Wisconsin Alliance for Composers' state conference March 30-April 1 on campus. Read More

Katherine Lyall’s statement

March 20, 2001

Testimony: Joint Finance Committee, University of Wisconsin System Operating Budget, by Katharine C. Lyall, President, University of Wisconsin System Read More

UW officials make case for budget

March 20, 2001

UW System officials this week urged lawmakers to make full funding of the Madison Initiative a top priority in budget deliberations. Read More

Advances

March 20, 2001

(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)… Read More

EAGLE study program soars around the world

March 20, 2001

When a UW–Madison student can see how the Costa Rican rainforest can be harvested in a sustainable way, and when another UW–Madison student can learn how Cuban nurses contribute to public health, well, the EAGLE has landed. Read More

Almanac

March 20, 2001

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)… Read More

Capitol Capsules

March 20, 2001

Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of… Read More

Group may lead diversity effort

March 20, 2001

The proposed structure of a committee to oversee the university's diversity efforts will continue to be a topic of discussion when the Faculty Senate meets next month. Read More

Elsewhere

March 20, 2001

(Elsewhere summarizes developments on other UW System campuses and in the system administration. For more system news, visit: http://www.uwsa.edu/univ_rel/wn.htm.)… Read More

Events Bulletin

March 20, 2001

Learning Class computer training The Student Peer Training program offers free computer training for registered UW–Madison students. SPT also… Read More