Studies of baby pigs address breathing problems
University research on baby pigs may soon help doctors improve the way they care for premature infants. Read More
Trubek to lead global studies center
David Trubek will resign as dean of international studies effective July 31 to become director of the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy at UW–Madison. Read More
National ergonomics study released
Biomedical engineering Professor Robert Radwin is an author of a new federal study showing the far-reaching impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, a national health problem resulting in lost work time for approximately 1 million people each year. Read More
Ph.D. training lacking in career preparation, study says
More than 40,000 students earn doctorate degrees each year from American universities, widely regarded as the best in the world in graduate education. But a new report released Tuesday, Jan. 16, says the training doctoral students receive is not what they want, nor does it prepare them for the jobs they take. Read More
Law School’s project frees innocent man
A Texas man who has spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit was released Jan. 16 thanks to work by the Wisconsin Innocence Project at the Law School. Read More
Calendar highlights
Visiting Fulbrighters to discuss democracy The Wisconsin Chapter of the Fulbright Association has organized a panel discussion comprised of visiting Fulbright scholars, students… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Botanical Art: Building With Colored Pencil Mondays, Feb. 5-March 5, 7:15-9:45 p.m., Mosse Humanities. Fee: $75. Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
News in Brief
COMMUNITY New employees invited to “know your university” A new employee orientation program, “Know Your University,” is planned Feb. 15,… Read More
Recent sightings
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Prof takes road less traveled
Why has Mason Carpenter connected with his students so well that he's won two teaching awards in the Business School plus a nomination for a third in just four years? The answer is blowin' in the wind that whistles through a mountain pass in Southern California. Read More
Spring 2001 sabbaticals
Aley, John, Music Allen, Caitilyn, Plant Path/Women Studies Aquilino, William, Human Development and Family Studies Archdeacon, Thomas, History… Read More
Policano plans to step down as business dean
Andrew J. Policano, dean of the School of Business since June 1991, plans to step down in August and remain in the Finance Department faculty. Read More
Experts examine trends linking Wisconsin to global economy
Top scholars will address key issues surrounding globalization and its impact locally in a breakfast series entitled "Wisconsin in the Global Economy." Read More
Author Kate Banks wins 2001 Zolotow award
Kate Banks, author of "The Night Worker" published by Frances Foster Books, is the fourth annual winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book. Read More
Wisconsin Union director announces retirement
Theodore (Ted) Crabb, Wisconsin Union director for 33 years, plans to retire this year. Read More
Douthitt to lead School of Human Ecology
Robin Douthitt, a veteran professor of consumer science UW–Madison, has been chosen as dean of the School of Human Ecology. Read More