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Photos from Sept. 11, 2002

September 12, 2002

Still water in the fountain on Library Mall reflects attendees of the remembrance program. (Photo: Jeff Miller)…

Geographic’s map drawn from UW–Madison work

September 12, 2002

National Geographic this month features a map, "A World Transformed,"depicting human impact on the Earth as detailed by UW–Madison research.

Roundtable lunches set for fall

September 12, 2002

The fall 2002 Roundtable luncheon series will include three presentations for the fall semester, including remarks from UW System President Katharine Lyall.

UW System: $9.5 billion economic impact

September 12, 2002

The UW System contributes $9.5 billion to the state's economy each year, which is nearly a 10-fold return on Wisconsin's investment in the university, according to a new study.

Campus marks Sept. 11 with reflection, discussion

September 11, 2002

Here are excerpts of prepared remarks that Chancellor John Wiley delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance today, Sept. 11, on Library Mall.

Remarks by Bryan Gadow, Chair, Associated Students of Madison

September 11, 2002

(The following remarks were delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance scheduled today, Sept. 11, from 8:45- 9:30 a.m., Library Mall.)…

‘Ironman’ bends campus traffic

September 10, 2002

Street closures and other restrictions will be in effect Sunday, Sept. 15, around campus due to the Ironman Wisconsin events taking place that day.

Torphy to retire

September 10, 2002

A search is under way to replace John Torphy, vice chancellor for administration, who plans to retire next summer after a long career in state government.

Butterflies in space

September 10, 2002

White cabbage butterflies may soon be soaring through space as well as fluttering across your garden. The butterflies and special fast-growing plants are the focus of a NASA-sponsored project for biology teachers visiting campus.

Who Knew?

September 10, 2002

What is the Blue Bus Clinic, and how did it get its name? The concept and counterintuitive name of the clinic dates back…

Employee Matters

September 10, 2002

Do you commute to work? Would you like to save money on your commute? UW employees have access to free bus passes and pre-tax deduction programs.

Events bulletin

September 10, 2002

Learning Mini Course Registration From dancing to digital photography and spying to sailing. Sign up for more than 150 classes. Memorial…

Milestones

September 10, 2002

Appointments Severino Albuquerque, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, has been named chair of Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian studies. Mark…

For the Record

September 10, 2002

Grants and Fellowships Lectures Committee Proposals The Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support…

Annuncements

September 10, 2002

Depression Study Needs Subjects The UW Psychiatry Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting subjects for a confidential medication research study for people experiencing depression.

Almanac

September 10, 2002

Ask Bucky Actual questions from real people, answered by the friendly folks at the Campus Information and Visitor Center. Q:…

Advances

September 10, 2002

Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Gene…

Recent sightings

September 10, 2002

Sealing the ceiling Wisconsin Union painter Steve Angle patches the hallway arches and ceiling outside the newly renovated student lounge…

New engineering building is a center for the arts, too

September 9, 2002

While the Engineering Centers Building is not open yet, it's already filling up ÷ with art.

UW-Madison names dean of students

September 9, 2002

Luoluo Hong, of Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W. Va., has been named dean of students.