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UHS Presents Series On Student Health Issues

February 17, 1998

University Health Services will present 'Connecting Health and Culture,' a series of colloquia on health issues relevant to students.

A dirty job: UW team has been sifting through trash in search of perfect landfill

February 16, 1998

Robert Ham believes well-designed landfills can be tools for recycling, rather than tombs that harbor trash for generations.

Molecular Virology Expert Honored by National Association

February 16, 1998

Paul Kaesberg, emeritus professor of molecular virology and biochemistry, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology in recognition of his many contributions toward a better basic understanding of viruses.

Special Guest To Honor Moser in Opera Benefit

February 13, 1998

An opera pro who studied voice in the UW–Madison School of Music will help Opera Props honor University Opera artistic director Karlos Moser in a benefit concert Feb. 27.

Bookstore Calendar Contains Scheduling Errors

February 12, 1998

The Registrar’s Office has discovered two errors printed in University Book Store’s calendar. Please note the following corrections: Classes WILL BE HELD on…

Faculty Senate OKs Voluntary Program on Harassment Issues

February 12, 1998

After debating the issue of workplace harrassment for three months, the Faculty Senate on Feb. 2 approved a resolution supporting the development of voluntary instructional programs on sexual and racial harassment issues, instead of mandatory training.

UW Medical Foundation Completes Merger

February 11, 1998

Eight hundred physicians and 60 clinics in southern Wisconsin found a common home last week through a merger of the UW Medical Foundation and Physicians Plus Medical Group.

Ralph Reed Free Lecture Tickets Available Feb. 12

February 11, 1998

Tickets to hear former executive director of the Christian Coalition Ralph Reed speak on Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theatre will…

Forum to Explore Media, Race

February 10, 1998

Discussion, dance and music will help participants in a special forum investigate how media represent race and the implications of that portrayal.

Book Chronicles Evolution of Academic Freedom at UW–Madison

February 9, 1998

The birth and evolution of academic freedom at UW–Madison forms the focus of a new book edited by economics Professor Emeritus W. Lee Hansen.

CEOs To Participate in Retailing Lecture Series

February 9, 1998

Three CEOs of major American corporations will appear together as part of the Lands' End Lecture Series in Retailing Feb. 10.

UW Dance Professor, Students Perform at Civic Center

February 6, 1998

Due to high demand, a Sunday (Feb. 8) 3 p.m. performance by Li Chiao-Ping Dance has been added to the company's weekend schedule of performances at the Madison Civic Center's Spotlight Room.

State Nurses Get Wired With Library Grant

February 6, 1998

The Health Sciences Library, in collaboration with the School of Nursing, recently received a $25,000, one-year subcontract from the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Library to connect 14 public health nurses from south central Wisconsin.

Business Students To Manage $10 Million Fund

February 5, 1998

In 1970, students at UW–Madison's School of Business were among the first in the country to have the opportunity to manage 'real-world' equity portfolios.

Luis Rodriguez Free Lecture Tickets Available Feb. 5

February 4, 1998

Tickets to hear award-winning poet, journalist and critic Luis Rodriguez speak on Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theatre will be available…

Taiwanese Master of Identity Visits Campus for Screening

February 4, 1998

Personal identity in various guises will receive consideration in two examples of the New Taiwanese Cinema, screened at the UW–Madison Feb. 6 and 13.

UW Opera Performs Adaptation of Classic South African Tale

February 3, 1998

Absalom is facing trouble of the first water: deep, serious, vast and ultimately fatal. A black South African, he is accused of murdering a…

Three faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 2, 1998

The accomplishments of two engineering faculty members and a computer science professor were recognized in February with election to the National Academy of Engineering.

UW Med Flight Program Adding 12-Hour Shift

February 2, 1998

With the number of requests for Med Flight now topping 1,500 a year, the UW Hospital helicopter program has placed its backup helicopter in regular service during peak times of the day.

Faculty Dance Affords Early Glimpse of Lathrop’s Remodeling

February 2, 1998

Audiences will get their first look at the first leg of the Lathrop Hall remodeling project at the UW–Madison Dance Program's faculty concert Feb. 26-28.