Charity campaign seeks new “partners in giving’
This fall, the State, University and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Combined Campaign of Dane County is making a special appeal to new employees and others who have not contributed before, asking them to join the cause.
Library sale offers 15,000 books
More than 15,000 books and a collection of long-playing records will be put on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries Oct. 25-28.
Final fall enrollment tops 41,000
There are 41,050 students attending the university this fall, the first time since 1992 that the campus has topped 41,000 students.
Time Magazine’s Lemonick to be writer in residence
Michael Lemonick, an award-winning author and a science writer for Time magazine, will be the university science writer in residence for fall 2000.
Thai Pavilion to be located at Olbrich
A tentative agreement involving the university would locate a Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Madison's East Side.
Employee bicycles to remember friend, fight AIDS
To remember an old friend and fight against AIDS, Carol will take part in all five national long-distance AIDS Rides this year.
Public forum looks at genetically modified food
Players from all sides of the genetically modified food debate plan to attend a forum Nov. 3 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
WAA’s Cabinet 99 symposium showcases technology
Cabinet 99, the Wisconsin Alumni Association women's initiative, will host a national symposium on women in technology.
Washington Post writer to visit
John Berry, who has covered the economy and the Federal Reserve for the Post since 1978, will serve as this semester's business writer-in-residence at the university.
3 student athletes suspended
Three university basketball players will be suspended for eight games and 37 other student athletes face penalties for receiving extra benefits at a discount shoe store.
Campus improves accessibility
Students with disabilities credit faculty for efforts that have ranked UW–Madison among the nation's most disability-friendly public universities.
UW education research featured at national forum
The university's math education research is getting national attention as part of the " Decade of Behavior" initiative developed to increase public support for behavioral and social science research.
Nobelist to receive Hirschfelder prize
A Nobel-winning chemist has been named the 2000-2001 winner of the Joseph O. Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry.
Elvehjem receives prestigious grant
The Elvehjem Museum of Art has received a prestigious federal grant for general operating support.
Pilot report reveals complexity of factory monitoring
Findings from a pilot project that inspected workplace standards of makers of university licensed goods reveal the complexity of ensuring those standards are met, according to university officials.
Science historian shares expertise
Professor David Lindberg is a many-sided man, gracefully mixing medieval Latin texts and cherrywood shavings in his life.
Roundtable seeks to renew interest
Organizers hope a revised University Roundtable, with a lower cost buffet lunch, new location and different day, will create renewed interest in the program.
Query library shows promise
Student data users can find out more this week about a new Query Library Web site that will help them more easily retrieve information.
Humanities renaming would honor Mosse
The UW System Board of Regents is expected to vote Friday, Oct. 5, on a proposal to rename the Humanities Building for late scholar George L. Mosse.
UW-Madison partners with UW Colleges
The university is working to strengthen its longstanding partnership with a natural source of transfer students -- the UW Colleges, the 13 freshman/sophomore campuses of the UW System.