Single-parent scholarships awarded to seven students
Six undergraduates and one graduate student have received scholarships for students who are also single parents.
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Palm reading at the library
When Friends of UW-Madison Libraries member Beth Kubly donated more than 100 books to campus libraries recently, no one worried about having to clear shelf space.
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American reflections A window reflects the image of a woman as she walks past an American flag displayed in the University Book Store on Library Mall. (Photo: Jeff Miller) Dance graduate student and teaching assistant Jessica Gaspar, center, leads a session on Afro-Puerto Rican dance in Lathrop Hall as part of Arts Night Out, an …
Brittingham Art Invitational features UW artists
Painter Elaine Scheer and two UW-Madison graduate students are among the artists whose works are on display through April 8 as part of the first Brittingham Art Invitational.
Thai Pavilion takes shape
The Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens, a gift from alumni, is quickly taking shape as artisans work tirelessly on the 30-foot-tall structure.
Kinesiologist channels energy into teaching, rehab work
Tim Gattenby says, “I’m the epitome of a late bloomer, and I think I’m still blooming.”
Chemistry prof’s award to fund science outreach
To help bridge the gap between research and teaching in science education, the National Science Foundation has awarded its highest honor for excellence in both disciplinary scholarship and undergraduate education to chemistry professor Arthur Ellis.
Emmy award-winner to visit
The executive producer of seminal television documentary, ‘The Selling of the Pentagon’ will visit the university, his alma mater, Oct. 3-5.
Transportation alternatives spotlighted
Transportation Services is sponsoring “Great Choices Week” Sept. 24-28 to help campus community members find out more about alternative transportation options in the Madison area.
Arboretum receives $500,000 science education boost
The Arboretum is among 29 science museums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos and other informal science education centers that received a part of $12 million in new grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Doctor speaks on healing in the wake of tragedy
Physician and activist Juan Almendares will speak about how communities heal in the wake of tragedy as part of a talk Wednesday, Sept. 26, at UW-Madison.
WARF amends stem cell suit
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed an amended complaint in federal court today, Sept. 24, to ensure broad access to the pharmaceutical, medical, scientific, research and development communities of the stem cell research products to which Geron Corporation of Menlo Park, Calif., asserts it has exclusive rights.
Thai Pavilion hosts demonstration, tile signing
The gold leaf painters who are among the group of Thai artisans reassembling the Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens will demonstrate their art this Saturday, Sept. 22.
Teach-in sorts out tenets of Islam
Islam, a religion of peace and beauty, has become a victim of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, say faculty members who specialize in the area.
Roundtable luncheons scheduled for fall
The fall 2001 UW-Madison Roundtable luncheon series will feature talks by the university’s new leadership as well as take a fun look at the idiosyncrasies of life in Wisconsin.
Nuclear physics in the science curriculum
Middle and high school teachers who wish to introduce nuclear physics into their science classrooms are invited to participate in a workshop entitled “Nuclear Physics in the Science Curriculum-A Primer for Middle and High School Teachers.”
Events cancelled
Here is a list of event cancellations on campus that are known at this time: Tuesday, October 2 A Max Kade Institute lecture by Anne Reagan has been postponed. The lecture will be rescheduled. More cancellations will be added as information becomes available.
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Ribbons distributed Sept. 4-10: students at the Morgridge Center (1st floor, Red Gym) will distribute ribbons symbolizing peace and hope. Art on 9/11 The state exhibit of the Wisconsin Regional Art Program has several artworks reflecting on 9/11, Pyle Center (702 Langdon St.) main hallway through Saturday. Sept 28. International Perspectives Tuesday, Sept. 10, noon-1:30 …
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American Trilogy (107K PDF file) – The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and The Bill of Rights. Chapbook published by UW-Madison Libraries’ Paralell Press. Photos from Sept. 11, 2002
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Blood drive Wednesday, Sept. 11, sponsored by the Red Cross, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Gym. Free pamphlet You can get a free pamphlet from university libraries that includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, with introduction by professor Stephen Lucas, communication arts. Ribbons distributed From Sept. 4-10, students at the …