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Talks focus on biosciences
Free public evening presentations exploring advances and issues in biological science begin in March with a talk on the history of biotechnology and what it all means today.
Panels focues on migrant worker issues
A panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 27, explores the history of the migrant community, the issues migrant workers face, and ways that university students can act to improve the situation.
Longtime art library director dies; lecture canceled
William C. Bunce, former director of the Kohler Art Library who worked for UW–Madison for four decades, died Feb. 23. He was 65.
UW-Madison scientist receives space club award
Jun Li, a UW–Madison research scientist, has been awarded the David S. Johnson Award, given annually by the National Space Club 'to young professionals who have developed an innovative use of Earth observation satellite data.'
Trace Center assists firm in making accessible door entry
The UW–Madison Trace Research and Development Center contributed to the development of the nation's first cross-disability accessible door-entry system, which will demonstrated Wednesday, Feb. 27, at an event in San Francisco by the mayor's office.
Campus to absorb state job cuts
It's too soon to say how the elimination of the 220 jobs throughout the UW System will affect UW–Madison.
Calendar highlights
Jin-Wen Yu presents “Intervision’ “Intervision,” a cross-cultural and multimedia dance concert featuring new and recent works by choreographer Jin-Wen Yu will be presented…
Opera presents Humperdinck’s ‘Hansel and Gretel’
The University Opera of the School of Music presents "Hansel and Gretel," by Engelbert Humperdinck, Friday-Saturday, March 8-9, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, at 3 p.m. in the Carol Rennebohm Auditorium, Music Hall.
Center plans Du Bois centennial
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer David Levering Lewis will be keynote speakers at "The Souls of Black Folk" Centennial April 7-13, 2003.
Book explores food genetics
What is the promise and what are the dangers of genetically modified foods? Like it or not, more than half of all foods produced in the United States now contain genetically modified ingredients. The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters has just published a book on the subject designed for the general reader.
WSUM on the air
Students at WSUM, shown here “netcasting” over the Internet (as they have since 1997) are now on the air. With a…
Four faculty receive 2002 WARF mid-career awards
Four professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.
Romnes Early-Career Awards go to five UW professors
Five faculty have received 2002 Romnes Fellowships, a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.
University Theatre premieres play for young audiences
Award-winning playwright Steve Feffer takes a look at consumer culture, memory, and the powerful love that binds families together in his new play for young audiences, "The House I Call Love," opening this March at the University Theatre.
Study tells new story about Down syndrome
Despite a more restricted expressive vocabulary and grammar, individuals with Down syndrome are able to narrate the content of a complex picture story at levels comparable to those of typically developing children with similar comprehension skills, says a new study.
Lockwood named Iowa registrar
Associate Registrar Larry Lockwood, a 22-year veteran of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Registrar's Office, will leave in mid-May to become registrar at the University of Iowa.
Student center on schedule
Construction of a new building to house University Health Services and a student activities center will move forward, despite costing more than first anticipated.
Athletics receives NCAA certification
UW-Madison and 11 other Division I member institutions were certified Feb. 21 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Humorist takes residence
One of the British humorists responsible for the comedic DNA of 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Absolutely Fabulous,' 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and more will be in residence at UW- Madison Feb. 25-March 1.
Stadium project delayed
The university will delay the Camp Randall Stadium renovation, but the project continues to be a top campus priority.