WAA’s Cabinet 99 honors Douthitt
Cabinet 99, the women's initiative of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, will present Interim Dean of the School of Human Ecology Robin Douthitt with its $10,000 Faculty and Staff Recognition Award at its biennial symposium Nov. 3. Read More
Distinguished Lecture Series set for 2000-01
This year's list of the Distinguished Lecture Series speakers features a whistle-blower, a boxer, two trailblazing politicians and two mothers who have lost a son and have transformed their grief into positive action. Read More
Calendar raises money for scholarships
The 2001 university calendar features 27 full-color photos of some of the most beautiful places on campus -- and buying the calendar will help support students who attend the university. Read More
UW-Madison partners to help the homeless
Community Housing and Services, the largest sole provider of single-room-occupancy housing for both men and women in Dane County, is closely tied to the university through a number of formal and informal service learning and volunteer initiatives with students and faculty. Read More
Library sale offers 15,000 books
More than 15,000 books on almost any subject and a collection of long-playing records will be put on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the Libraries Oct. 25-28. Read More
‘Cinefest Nuestra’ spotlights Latino cinema Nov. 16-19
Recent Central American, Chicano/a and Latino/a films will be showcased in Madison Nov.16-19, in the 2nd Annual Madison CineFest Nuestra, "Sin Fronteras: Films from Greater Mexico." Read More
‘Cinefest Nuestra’ announces schedule of events
Here is the complete schedule of films and related events planned at the university Nov.16-19 as part of the 2nd Annual Madison CineFest Nuestra, "Sin Fronteras: Films from Greater Mexico." Read More
Arboretum develops new strategic plan
Arboretum staff and the associated network of volunteer naturalists, stewards and guides have integrated the concept of a "learning organization" into the Arboretum's new strategic plan. Read More
Artists invite peek into their curious cabinets
An upcoming installation by four Madison-area artists provides glimpses into the lives of the artists and the life of the art studio. "Cabinets of Curiosities: Four Artists, Four Visions" remains on view in the Elvehjem Museum of Art Mayer Gallery through Sunday, Dec. 3. Read More
Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks
'Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks,' an opportunity for disadvantaged children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, will be hosted by university fraternites and sororities Friday, October 27, from 3-6 p.m. Read More
Student debt levels off at UW–Madison
Undergraduate student loan debt at the university is leveling off, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Read More
Internet2 research labs planned
UW-Madison and Dartmouth College will be sites for Internet2 Public Key Infrastructure Labs meant to help develop and deploy technology to make the Internet more secure, more reliable and easier to use. Read More
WAA to host international conference in Bangkok
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will host an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 16-19. Read More
Best-selling European authors to speak
Four prominent European writers will appear together Wednesday, Nov. 15, to discuss their work and new trends in contemporary European literature. Ib Michael of Denmark, Sandra Petrignani of Italy, Alissa Walser of Germany and Martin Winckler of France will present "New Voices from the New Europe: An Evening of Literature, Readings and Dialogue with European Authors" at 7 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
Elvehjem Museum offers online taste of collections
Selections from the Elvehjem Museum of Art's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions now are available on the Web. Virtual visitors can access http://www.lvm.wisc.edu to see about 150 examples drawn from the museum's 16,000-piece collection. Read More
Long-time campus leader dies in Arizona
Ineva Reilly Baldwin, a longtime resident and civic leader of Madison and a former assistant dean of women at the university, died Monday, Oct. 2, in Tucson, Ariz., at age 96. Read More
Distinguished historian to present Curti lectures
The 25th annual Merle Curti Lectures will be presented by distinguished historian John Lukacs in the auditorium of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Oct. 23-25 at 4 p.m. each day. Read More
Carpenter named ecological society president
Stephen Carpenter, Halverson Professor of limnology and professor of zoology, has been elected the new president of the Ecological Society of America. Read More