Filmmaker is fall artist in residence
Noted documentary filmmaker Tony Buba will be the Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence this fall.
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Students move in to residence halls
About 6,000 students will move into University of Wisconsin-Madison residence halls beginning Wednesday, Aug. 29, and Thursday, Aug. 30.
Fox Valley recruiting program pays off
UW-Madison alumnus Tim Higgins was tired of seeing bright and talented Hmong students near his home in Appleton choose schools other than his alma mater, so he and his wife began taking 30 to 40 kids and their parents to Madison each semester to show them what the university offers.
Margaret Atwood to give reading Sept. 14
Margaret Atwood, the internationally known author of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will read from her latest novel, “The Blind Assassin,” at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, in the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St.
Conference to honor Mosse’s scholarship
George Mosse changed forever the way history is studied, guiding students, colleagues and the discipline itself into previously unexplored intellectual territory. An international conference Sept. 7-9 will honor Mosse’s memory and explore his scholarly legacy.
Finalists chosen for Wisconsin Union director
Three finalists have been chosen for director of the Wisconsin Union at UW-Madison.
Middle and high school students offered study session
The fall session of “How to Study in Middle School and High School” will meet Saturdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 20, on the UW-Madison campus.
New UW-Madison kiosks provide Internet access on the go
Access to the Internet is getting even easier at UW-Madison. Eighteen new “communications kiosks” provide convenient access to the Web for the campus community and visitors.
Commuter initiative targets campus
A new county-university commuter initiative is meant to reduce auto emissions and improve air quality in the campus and downtown areas of Madison.
Lectures to explore future of state’s groundwater
Could Wisconsin one day face serious shortages of ground water? A series of free public lectures at the university this fall will consider that possibility.
Newman calls on academic staff to support ASEC agenda
As the new chair of the Academic Staff Executive Committee, Linda Newman, senior student services coordinator in the School of Education, encourages others to get involved, too.
Deli to open in Pharmacy
The new Rennebohm Pharmacy Building near the University Hospital will open a quick-serve deli in time for the academic year.
Series brings popular science shows to the community
The university will bring its most popular on-campus science presentations to the community in several free public events this fall.
Faculty leader focuses on rights
Pat Wolleat became involved in campus governance almost as soon as she was hired at the university.
Surgeon tries new Parkinson’s treatment
A northwestern Illinois woman Thursday became the first Parkinson’s disease patient at UW Hospital and Clinics to undergo deep brain stimulation, a procedure in which electrodes are placed deep into the brain and connected to a pacemaker-like device that delivers electrical impulses to disable certain nerve cells.
Web portal will soon open to students
This summer and fall, students are finding a new way to communicate, obtain important academic information, and schedule appointments and events.
My UW-Madison key features
My UW-Madison is a “portal” that allows users to access and customize many online tools and services.
Officials meet with NCAA
University officials appeared before the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Infractions Committee Aug. 11 in Jackson Hole, Wyo. in what could be one of the final steps in an extra-benefits case involving student-athletes.
WARF sues to preserve stem cell access
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday, Aug. 13, to ensure broad research access to the five stem cell lines developed by researcher James Thomson.
Thomson tops Time list
Stem-cell researcher James Thomson is on the cover of Time magazine this week as one of 18 leaders in science and medicine singled out by the editors as “America’s Best.”