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Out and About Week events planned
Robyn Ochs, a nationally renowned scholar and speaker on bisexuality, will kick off the 2002 Out and About Week Friday, April 19, with a pair of lectures.
Earth Day discussion to feature Gaylord Nelson
Thirty-two years after he founded Earth Day to raise public awareness about environmental issues, Gaylord Nelson is still a resolute voice for the earth.
Symposium highlights undergraduate research
Each year, more than 3,000 UW–Madison undergraduate students - mostly juniors and seniors - participate in research and service learning projects. On Thursday, April 18, some of these students will showcase their work at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Professor develops ‘organic ambrosia’ by the pint
An entrepreneur with access to organic cream has collaborated with a food scientist with a knack for creating delicious edibles. The result: 100 percent organic ice cream.
Forum addresses bioterrorism and security
A free community forum on "Bioterrorism and Security in a World of Uncertainty" is scheduled Thursday, April 18.
‘Multiple Caribbeans’ conference to explore identity
The conference "Multiple Caribbeans: Performance, Displacement, Identities" will look at the history of displacement to the Caribbean from Africa, Asia, Europe and elsewhere.
Sloan fellows named
Three faculty members ö an astronomer, economist and chemist ö have been named fellows by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Earning and learning: Staffer revitalizes print shop
For several student employees, ASM Student Print in Memorial Union serves as a work setting in which they experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a small business.
Public talks on stem cells, biotechnology continue
A series of free public evening presentations exploring advances and issues in the biological life sciences, particularly biotechnology, the human genome and stem cell research, continues next week.
Report puts UW at head of economic class
A new study provides a timely measuring stick of UW–Madison performance in terms of state economic development.
Campus at work: Now we’re cooking!
If the Rathskeller is a UW–Madison institution, you might say John Peek '84 has been institutionalized.
Introducing Abby
Those of you accustomed to receiving a flurry of prompt electronic assistance from our webmaster, Nick Weaver, might be puzzled by his recent absence from all things Internet.
Assault awareness promoted
With more than 25 events scheduled, this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Week has been expanded to the full month of April.
Chamber to highlight research
Top scientists will be on hand for the 50th Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Tuesday, April 23.
Bascom Hill tour offered
No books or backpacks are required. Comfortable shoes and a curiosity for the past are all that’s needed to enjoy the Bascom Hill Historic…
‘Fellow traveler’ advocates return to civility
Hey, be nice. That's one way to summarize the advice that Stephen Pearson gives as he works to promote civility in campus work habits.
Budget negotiation expected
Legislative leaders are expected to begin negotiating a final budget adjustment package to send back to the governor.
Bequest benefits journalism and Latin American scholars
UW-Madison alumna Helen Firstbrook Franklin was a passionate journalist and world traveler. A bequest from her estate will benefit a range of programs in the College of Letters and Science in areas that were of special interest to her.
Conference to discuss N. Korea’s openings to the west
UW-Madison will host 15 world experts on North Korea April 12-13 at a conference on recent efforts by the government to open up its economy to outside trade and investment.
Climate expert to speak April 18
Daniel Bodansky, coordinator of the federal government's climate change policy during the final two years of the Clinton administration, will give a free public lecture Thursday, April 18, at UW–Madison.