Trace helps define standards
The Trace Research and Development Center will host a meeting July 30-31 meant to help develop all-purpose ‘remote controls’ for people with disabilities.
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Bascom historic tour planned
Only comfortable shoes and a curiosity for the past are needed to enjoy the Bascom Hill Historic District Guided Campus Walking Tour, 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.
Prostate cancer study begins
Healthy men in their 50s and older are being encouraged to participate in the largest-ever prostate cancer prevention study, launched July 24 by the National Cancer Institute and a network of researchers.
Flad presents artwork
University Research Park soon will have its first permanent outdoor art installation.
Study: Families can’t afford basics
More than 200,000 working families in Wisconsin with one to three children under age 12 don’t earn enough to afford a basic family budget, a new study says.
Chancellor’s statement on conference committee’s version of the state budget
(Note: The following is a statement by Chancellor John Wiley on the conference committee’s version of the state budget.) “We would like to thank the legislative leaders from both parties for their support of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The budget they have negotiated represents a major victory for the state, UW-Madison and our students. “The …
Online library catalog unveils new features
Searchers using the UW-Madison library catalog this month will notice several updates.
Students advance through Information Technology Academy
A new group of Madison high school students will soon enter the Information Technology Academy, a pre-college technology access and training program for talented students of color and economically challenged youth.
Wisconsin Academy names fellows
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters has inducted five new Wisconsin Academy Fellows: conservationist Nina Leopold Bradley, artist Harvey Littleton, former Gov. Gaylord Nelson, African American literature professor Nellie McKay and oncologist Van Potter.
WARF building transferred to university
After 30 years, ownership of the WARF building — the only privately held property at UW-Madison constructed for university purposes — has been transferred to the university.
Dunwoody named to Grad School post
Sharon Dunwoody, an internationally recognized journalism educator and scholar, has been named interim associate dean for the social sciences in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School.
Alumni Association offers Hawaii basketball tour
The Wisconsin Alumni Association offers basketball fans a Hawaii tour package and a chance to cheer on the men’s basketball team at the 2001 Big Island Invitational Nov. 20-26.
Tiny crystals predict huge volcano in western U.S.
Reading the geochemical fine print found in tiny crystals of the minerals zircon and quartz, scientists are forming a new picture of the life history – and a geologic timetable – of a type of volcano in the western United States capable of dramatically altering climate sometime within the next 100,000 years.
Study explores impact of Down, Fragile X syndromes
An ongoing research project is tracking the communication challenges posed by Down and fragile X syndromes, the two most common genetic causes of mental retardation. Additional families are being sought to participate in the project.
Key committees elect leaders for 2001-02
The Academic Staff Executive Committee and the University Committee, the executive committees for the Academic Staff Assembly and Faculty Senate, have elected officers for the academic year.
Madison tuition hike: 8.4 percent
Annual resident undergraduate tuition rates for the 2001-02 academic year will increase by 8.4 percent.
Hospital programs rank high
UW Hospital and Clinics ranks among the top 3 percent of the nation’s major medical centers in 12 medical specialties.
UW-Madison wins digital government award
UW-Madison has received the 2001 Digital Government Award for higher education for its My UW-Madison Web portal.
Internet Scout founder Calcari dies
Susan Calcari, founder and executive director the Internet Scout Project, died July 8 after a long battle with breast cancer.
Hoofer sailing club kickoff July 26
The Hoofer Sailing Club is holding a kickoff for new members is Thursday, July 26, 8 p.m., Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.