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Alcohol data shows little change
A new study of alcohol use among college students has found that the prevalence of binge drinking at UW–Madison remained largely the same over the past year, reflecting a national trend.
Traits link array of viruses
University scientists have found startling evidence that broad classes of viruses share functional traits that suggest they all evolved from a common ancestor.
Program celebrates ‘dean’ of composers
The School of Music plans a program honoring the distinguished American composer Elliott Carter, who will appear via video link.
New fellows named at Wisconsin Academy
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters has inducted five new Wisconsin Academy Fellows, including three professors.
UK parents like UW advice
British parents are getting child-rearing advice that originates with UW-Extension and the School of Human Ecology ö and liking it.
Study: Local taxes don’t slow growth
Taxing and spending by Wisconsin counties and municipalities are not so high that they are putting the brakes on local economic growth, according to a university study.
Regents thaw admissions freeze
The UW System Board of Regents has lifted a suspension on undergraduate admissions.
Healing the profession
Twenty years ago, Dr. Norman Jensen was ready to give up his internal medicine practice and teaching responsibilities at the Medical School. Today Jensen is dedicated to restoring doctors' stature and respectability in American society. 'Medicine's reputation is eroding, and I'm worried about it,' Jensen says.
Regents to meet on admissions freeze
UW System leaders have been working with the governor's office and legislative leadership to open up enrollment opportunities for students this fall.
Trio Fontenay returns to Wisconsin Union Theater
The Trio Fontenay will play music of Strauss, Dvorak and Beethoven Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Textile installations come to Bascom Hall
A new exhibition on the first floor of Bascom Hall allows university students to explore cloth as a medium of artistic expression.
Senate pledges to reverse cuts
Senate leaders sent letters to top UW System officials this week pledging to reverse more than $100 million in proposed budget cuts.
Elvehjem displays Chipstone furniture examples
The Chipstone Foundation has loaned 17 choice pieces of early American furniture for display on the Elvehjem Museum of Art mezzanine through August.
Fire planned for natural area
A prescribed burn of the Biology Core Curriculum Prairie at the top of the field on Picnic Point is scheduled today, March 19, or March 21 or 22 if the weather is unsuitable.
Alternative breaks offered
During UW–Madison's spring break March 23-31, about 90 students will participate in community-oriented alternative breaks at nine sites across the country.
Doing our dirty work
With the seasons on the brink of change, a bit of spring cleaning by employees around campus will yield the usual discoveries, such as long-lost memorabilia and forgettable pieces of junk. Or pipe bombs, dangerous gases and other hazardous materials. For the staff at the Environmental Protection and Safety Building, such items are the standard fare of a typical day spent keeping UW–Madison clean and safe. Tucked behind the more-recognized Kohl Center, safety building workers specialize in campus 'dirty work,' such as collection and management of hazardous waste.
Spotlight: Handling hazards
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Wisconsin Film Festival features Wisconsin’s own
The 2002 Wisconsin Film Festival April 4-7 offers films from around the world, but homegrown filmmakers also will receive plenty of screen time.
Center releases guide to children’s literature
The new edition of "CCBC Choices 2002" describes 193 books for children and young adults published in 2001 that have been recommended by the staff of the School of Education's Cooperative Children's Book Center.
Government officials proclaim NCAA championship week
March Madness strikes Wisconsin this month when the NCAA Men's Midwest Regional comes to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Kohl Center. Responding to this unprecedented event, Gov. Scott McCallum, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and Madison Mayor Susan Bauman have issued official proclamations naming March 18-25, as "NCAA Championship Week."