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Suttie awarded for vitamin K research
John W. Suttie, a professor of biochemistry, has been selected to receive the Bristol-Myers Squibb/Mead Johnson Award for Distinguished Achievement in Nutrition Research in honor of work that defined the molecular action of vitamin K. Read More
Two UW–Madison faculty to be honored by French government
Gilles Bousquet, dean of International Studies at the UW–Madison and David Trubek, Voss-Bascom Professor of Law and former dean of International Studies, will be honored by the French government, Thursday, Oct. 17, in a ceremony officiated by the French consul general in Chicago, Dominique Decherf. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. in room 206 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, on the UW–Madison campus. The public is invited to attend. Read More
Homecoming celebrates ‘Badger Power’
It's back to the 1960s and '70s for this year's Homecoming celebration Oct. 11-19. The theme, 'Badger Power,' is illustrated with a logo featuring flowers, guitars and peace symbols reminiscent of the era. Read More
New Web portal benefits K-12 education
University faculty, graduate students and administrators, along with area teachers, have developed a Web site, called 'K-12 at UW–Madison,' that enables teachers, parents, students and anyone else interested in kindergarten through 12th-grade education to browse through the hundreds of resources available to them at UW–Madison. Visit the portal at http://www.k12.wisc.edu. Read More
WAA to host Homecoming Badger Huddle
As a special Homecoming celebration, the Wisconsin Alumni Association is hosting a special Badger Huddle before the football game on Oct. 19 at the UW Field House. Read More
Germany’s ambassador to speak on trans-Atlantic relations
Wolfgang Ischinger, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, will visit UW–Madison Wednesday, Oct. 16, and speak on "Trans-Atlantic Relations: Challenges and Opportunities" 4 p.m. in the Fluno Center auditorium, 601 University Ave. Read More
UW-Madison leads $26 million study on aging
While we all age, we age in different ways. But exactly why we age differently remains much of a mystery. A new $26 million study led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison, however, plans to make the reasons more clear. Read More
PACE aims to improve house party safety
UW-Madison's PACE Coalition wants to make campus-area house parties safer. To do so, it is asking for help from students, landlords, student government, UW and Madison police departments, university administrators and community residents. Read More
Chancellor’s Convocation: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Momaday to visit
N. Scott Momaday, acclaimed novelist, poet, playwright, storyteller, painter and professor, will address the 2002 Chancellor's Convocation at the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17. Read More
Fiore to head federal subcommittee
Michael Fiore, director of the Univesrity of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention and professor of medicine at the UW Medical School, has been selected to head the Cessation Subcommittee of the Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read More
Events bulletin
Learning MBA Information Session The School of Business will host a master’s of business administration information session on Wednesday, Oct. 16,… Read More
Breakfast at the CIVC
Start your morning with light breakfast fare and a healthy helping of information at Breakfast at the Campus Information and Visitor Center, 8-10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, on the first floor of the Red Gym. CIVC employees will be on hand to explain the multitude of programs and services that help students, faculty and staff, and visitors. Read More
Fisher makes a bid for retirement
Though his office is in the Peterson Building on the eastern edge of campus, Tom Fisher's job has always allowed him to keep his fingers on the pulse of the university. After 35 years with UW–Madison, Fisher will retire as associate director of purchasing services in February, following a sabbatical/vacation beginning Oct. 16. Read More
Employee Matters
Annual Fall Enrollments — Health Insurance Dual Choice and Employee Reimbursement Accounts Read More
Student fee system upheld
The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Oct. 1 upheld the constitutionality of UW's mandatory student fee system. Read More
For the Record
Grants and Fellowships Lectures Committee Proposals The Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support… Read More
Calendar Highlights
Quintet marks 30 years Wisconsin Brass Quintet celebrates its 30th anniversary this season by performing four concerts on campus and hosting several touring… Read More
Milestones
Appointments Ray Aldag, professor, management and human resources, is the new deputy dean of the Academy of Management Fellows. He was named… Read More