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Three faculty named AAAS fellows
Three members of the faculty have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Children’s museum CEO receives business alumna award
The School of Business has presented its Distinguished Business Alumna Award to children's museum executive Kathy Dwyer Southern.
Halloween and student safety
Halloween celebrations are a student tradition at UW–Madison. But the combination of large crowds, costumes and alcohol make it a particularly important time for students to be aware of their own safety and the safety of their friends. Here are some Halloween safety tips from campus safety and sexual assault prevention experts
Registration begins for Farmer Cooperatives Conference
"Restructuring for Troubled Times" is the theme for the Fifth Annual Farmer's Cooperative Conference to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, from Nov. 13-15
Annual campaign offers many reasons to give
There's no easier way or better time for state, university, and University Hospital & Clinics employees in Dane ounty to support charitable causes than through the "Partners in Giving" campaign, which kicks off Oct. 14 and ends Nov. 29.
Students offer fiscal counseling
Faculty, staff and students can learn to reduce debt, calculate their net worth and weave a financial safety net, thanks to a free counseling service provided by students in the consumer science major.
Center to put teaching on a par with lab skills
With the help of a five-year $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation, UW–Madison will become a working laboratory for helping graduate students and faculty develop teaching skills that are a match for their skills in the lab.
Civil rights legends to discuss voting rights
When Madison residents vote Tuesday, Nov. 5, it probably won't cross their minds that they are exercising a constitutional right. Those who fought for those rights will never forget. From Sunday, Oct. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 30, Civil Rights activists from Selma, Ala., and Milwaukee will visit Madison to discuss their roles in the movement.
Scientists mimic ear to improve speech recognition
Through extensive study of how speech is perceived by people with normal hearing, UW–Madison researchers have created a method for making speech more intelligible to listeners with hearing impairments. Psychologist Keith Kluender and neuroscientist Rick Jenison have developed an algorithm that, instead of boosting the loudness of sounds ÷ as do most hearing aids, mimics the way the human ear works to make speech clear and recognizable.
‘Frontline’ executive producer to speak
The executive producer of public broadcasting's "Frontline," America's only regularly scheduled public affairs documentary program, will speak Thursday, Nov. 7.
Second major gift opens new possibilities for WAIL
A second major equipment donation will help the Wisconsin Advanced Internet Laboratory on UW–Madison campus continue to distinguish itself as a first-of-its kind Internet research facility.
Events Bulletin
Winter Painting at Green Lake Feb. 23-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Green Lake Conference Center. $125 plus lodging. 263-7815. You can enjoy…
Announcements
Exercise Study for Breast Cancer Survivors Lisa Sanborn, kinesiology, is seeking volunteers for an exercise study looking at physical activity and physical fitness…
Named Professorships
The following faculty members, listed by name, professorship and department, were appointed to named professorships in 2001-02. Asthana, Sanjay, Thistlethwaite Professor, Medical…
Emerita/Emeritus status
Emerita/emeritus status These faculty and academic staff members were granted emerita/emeritus status upon their retirement by Chancellor John Wiley during the 2001-02 fiscal…
For the Record
Policies and Procedures Annual Security Report Notice to all employees regarding the Jeanne Clery Act annual security report and information required by the Drug…
Milestones
Appointed Ray Aldag, professor, management and human resources, is the new deputy dean of the Academy of Management Fellows. He was named…
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. A…
Almanac
Ask Bucky Actual questions from real people, answered by the friendly folks at the Campus Information and Visitor Center. Ask CIVC questions at…
Calendar Highlights
‘Framework’ focuses on student choreography Students in the Dance Program invite concertgoers to arrive early for the fall concert to enjoy an…