The UW-Madison’s information technology plan for the 21st century maps out how the university can use IT to achieve its top-level objectives for the new century: promoting research, advancing learning, accelerating internationalization, amplifying the Wisconsin Idea and nurturing human resources.
Three hands-on science workshops for middle and high school teachers will be available early next year from the Office of Education Outreach at the School of Education.
The end of the semester offers musical riches, with 46 concerts and solo recitals during the last two weeks of the semester.
Journalism 417, the magazine writing class, has created a Web-based magazine on the reaction to Sept. 11 terrorism.
A recent development made by nutritional scientists at could lead to a more pleasing laxative.
The University Police Department has promoted two of its lieutenants to the rank of captain.
Governance groups representing faculty and academic staff have passed differing resolutions over the use of modified professorial titles for academic staff.
Since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, the leech has at times been a prevalent tool in the physician’s medical kit. But now, a novel device effectively performs the same function without the unpleasantness of having a blood-sucking parasite attached to your body.
A new institutional identity program for UW-Madison will be introduced on campus and to outside audiences during the next several months.
What was a fascinating hobby for David Salo has earned him a role as a language consultant on “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy.
The UW System Board of Regents has granted UW-Madison authority to begin construction on several campus building projects, including the first phase of the BioStar Initiative.
A report supported by the UW-Madison Faculty Senate Dec. 3 says a just cause standard as used by the Board of Regents to dismiss a UW-Superior professor undermines tenure and academic freedom.
The Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens, the Supermax prison, and the Wisconsin fish fry tradition will be among the topics of student documentaries to be screened Dec. 13-14.
Through a new outreach program, students experience the thrill of discovery as they explore how animal communities in Wisconsin have changed over the last 25,000 years.
The Campus Planning Committee has endorsed five building projects for 2003-05, including a $22.9 million Health Services Building and a $30 million renovation of Sterling Hall as the top two priorities.
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Gender differences may be root of sleeping disorder Gender hormones may be a key factor in the onset of a common human disorder called sleep apnea, suggest findings from a new study by researchers at …
Police: common sense, precautions foil thieves Students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts over the upcoming winter break by using common sense and taking basic security precautions.UW-Madison Police say thieves often visit dorms and offices during the break, when many members of the campus community travel home for the holidays or leave …
Elsewhere summarizes developments on other UW System campuses and in the system administration. Whitewater: Tuition plan to expand academic advising The UW System Board of Regents has approved a 3.5 percent tuition increase for UW-Whitewater undergraduates as part of a student-initiated plan to enhance advising and the first-year experience. Developed by Whitewater Student Government, the …
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Employee Compensation and Benefits Services has started a new one-on-one appointment service to better meet campus employee needs. EC&BS has a centralized appointment desk that can be accessed via the Web or by telephone. Here are some questions …
LEARNING Art Courses for Adults Spring Continuing Studies courses focus on Chinese brush painting, bead embroidery, stitchery, papermaking and self-exploration in art. Other courses include realistic painting, how to present artwork, printmaking, figure drawing, botanical art and oil painting. Classes are held on campus in the evenings and on weekends. 263-6322. Courses for Youths Courses …