Arthur Hasler, UW limnology pioneer, dies at age 93
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
UW System officials this week urged lawmakers to make full funding of the Madison Initiative a top priority in budget deliberations. Read More
EAGLE study program soars around the world
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
Capitol Capsules
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
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
Events Bulletin
Learning Class computer training The Student Peer Training program offers free computer training for registered UW–Madison students. SPT also… Read More