Learn over lunch at University Club series
Five Medical School faculty members will be featured in a luncheon series offered by the University Club beginning in October. Called "A Dose of Medicine," the talks will highlight pressing medical problems of our times. Read More
Half-day symposium honors the late Gregory MacEwen
In remembrance of E. Gregory MacEwen, who served as head of the oncology section of the School of Veterinary Medicine until his untimely death in May 2001, colleagues have organized a special half-day symposium for Friday, Sept. 26, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Read More
WISCAPE forums examine national education issues
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education offers two forums that will prompt thoughtful discussion on issues facing campuses across the country. Read More
Emeritus lectures resume
The 10th annual "Eloquence and Eminence: Emeritus Faculty Lectures" will begin Sunday, Sept. 14, with a free lecture, "The Great Violin Mystery: Can Physics Help Solve It?" by Jack Fry, professor emeritus of physics. Read More
Faster appointed editor of Wisconsin Week
Karen Faster has joined University Communications as editor of Wisconsin Week. Read More
Wisconsin Union Theater director search resumes
Following the receipt of initial recommendations from a Wisconsin Union Theater self-study group, the search for a new theater director has resumed. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Sept. 30. Read More
Campus, city work together to keep house parties safe
University officials, in cooperation with the Madison Police Department, are stepping up efforts to educate students about how to keep campus-area house parties safe and under control. Read More
University to cover future SEVIS costs
The university will absorb the future costs of operating and maintaining its Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. Read More
Roundtable luncheons kick off
The fall UW–Madison Roundtable luncheon series gets under way Wednesday, Oct. 8, with remarks from Dean of Students Luoluo Hong. Read More
Member of Congress to address science education
Vernon J. Ehlers, one of only two scientists in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be on campus Friday, Sept. 26, to speak about science education. Read More
Researchers to collaborate on biodefense
UW-Madison is part of a collaboration of 11 Midwestern institutions selected as one of the new Centers of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research. Read More
School offers special-edition calendar
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the School of Veterinary Medicine is offering a special-edition 2004 calendar. The calendar will feature full-color images of large and small animals accompanied by faculty, staff, students and clients at the School. Read More
Ironman update: Campus competitors make valiant efforts
The Aug. 27 issue of Wisconsin Week introduced two UW–Madison employees who were training for the Wisconsin Ironman Triathalon, held last Sunday in the Madison area. Read More
Recent Sightings
Just desserts Some 600 enthusiastic students — not the predicted 100 — turned out to sample sweets during a Welcome… Read More
Announcements
Dean Kenneth Davis Review To maintain excellence in administrative practices, the university has implemented a review procedure for all deans and campus administrators. Read More
Employee Matters
Accumulated Leave Conversion Credit Program Read More
Milestones
Appointed Lori M. Berquam has been named associate dean of students; her previous position was assistant dean of students. The associate dean… Read More
Projects address critical renovation, space needs
Despite state budget cuts, the campus is dotted with cranes, bulldozers and other signs of construction and renovation this fall as the university addresses outdated and inadequate facility space. Read More
A way with words
In a world in which human communication increasingly takes the form of visual images, abstract logos and material bling bling, actual words would seem to need a champion. And here, conveniently, is Leonard Zwilling, general editor and bibliographer of the Dictionary of American Regional English, a dictionary of words and phrases indigenous to various corners of the country. Read More