UW Conference To Explore Role of Arts in Education
Meaningful roles for the arts in education will be the focus of a conference April 24 and 25 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW Latinas Marching ‘Unidas Across Society’s Borders’ at Conference
Representatives from such diverse disciplines as psychiatry, nursing, literature and more will tackle such issues as depression, eating disorders and cultural identity at a special conference. Read More
Friends of Libraries Host Children’s-Book Author
Author Nancy Willard, a lecturer in English at Vassar College, will give the keynote address for the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries annual meeting on Wednesday, April 23. Read More
Professors Help High School, UW Center Students Envision Engineering Careers
Two engineering professors at UW–Madison want to give students an earlier picture of engineering careers through partnerships with state high schools and UW Center campuses. Read More
McSweeney To Head School of Natural Resources
Soil scientist Kevin McSweeney has been named the new director of the School of Natural Resources at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Earth Week Mobilizes Campus
From farming talks to marshland tours, students are organizing green opportunities to recognize Earth Week. Read More
Lerner Explains ‘Why History Matters’ in Series of Talks
Gerda Lerner, one of the founders of women's studies scholarship, will sum up her life and work in a series of discussions in Madison, marking publication of her new book. Read More
Three New Theater Productions Draw Audiences from Area Schools
A veritable parade of visitors from area schools will join other audiences in seeing the University of Wisconsin–Madison theatrical presentations. Read More
Directory of Summer Teacher Education Programs Available
A new directory of teacher education programs offered at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during summer sessions has just been published. Read More
Quantum Dots:’ The Finish Line in High-Speed Computing?
In the full-throttle quest to make smaller, faster and better computer chips, engineer Max Lagally is exploring what may be the final frontier: Building them one atom at a time. Read More
Resolution in Support of Diversity Clears Faculty Senate
Diversity issues continue to dominate the discussions of the Faculty Senate. Read More
Advising Program Celebrates 30 Years of Assisting Challenged Students
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Cynthia Delcourt remembers the midpoint of her first semester on campus, when a “tidal wave” of assigned papers, readings and… Read More
‘Women on Boards’ Seminar To Take Place May 7-8
Professionals who run boards, serve on boards or want to serve on boards are invited to attend a special seminar on corporate governance at Milwaukee's University Club May 7-8. Read More
Engineer Explores Pollution-Fighting Materials
Ceramic brings to mind the simple stuff of plates and pottery, yet it may work wonders in the complex world of environmental cleanup, from filtering pollution to degrading hazardous chemicals. Read More
New Vaccine Blocks Viral Entry in Cattle, May Have Implications for Human Vaccines
Geoffrey Letchworth, a virologist in the Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, has developed such an experimental vaccine for bovine herpes virus 1 (BHV-1). Read More
Five Receive Classified-Employee Honors
Five employees have been honored by being named winners of the 1997 Classified Employee Recognition Awards. Read More
State Budget Falls Short for Construction
Construction of a new Pharmacy building on campus and the addition of needed utilities at UW–Madison could be delayed under Gov. Tommy Thompson's capital budget for 1997-99. Read More
Emotion, Health Symposium Enlivens the Classroom
Does anger make us sick? Are there healing powers behind optimism and humor? Do good relationships with family and friends make good medicine for the body? Read More
Exhibition Looks at Hogarth Prints of the 18th Century London Stage
The Elvehjem will present an exhibition dedicated to 'Hogarth and the Shows of London,' featuring 52 prints from both the museum's permanent collection and also the private collection of Suzanne and Gerald Labiner. Read More
Arts Community Toasts Its Best and Brightest
Partnerships between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the UW–Madison Consortium for the Arts and private donors will be celebrated this year through a number of awards for faculty and staff specializing in the arts. Read More