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Senate expected to restore funding

April 3, 2002

Democrats who control the state Senate say they plan to restore substantial funding to the UW System in the budget adjustment bill. Read More

Albert Whitford, eminent astronomer, dies at 96

April 3, 2002

Wisconsin-born Albert E. Whitford, an acclaimed astronomer and former director of the Washburn Observatory, died March 28. He was 96. Read More

UW-Madison to implement Stock Pavilion changes

April 3, 2002

UW-Madison will implement changes to the physical environment and management practices of the UW Stock Pavilion to help protect the health of all users and visitors. Read More

Fall Academic Staff governance leaders elected

April 3, 2002

Three incumbents and one new member have been elected to the Academic Staff Executive Committee, the executive committee of the Academic Staff Assembly, for this fall. Read More

UW-Madison to suspend Jerusalem program

April 3, 2002

In response to Tuesday's U.S. State Department travel warning to Americans in Israel, the UW–Madison will suspend its Jerusalem study-abroad program, effective Thursday, April 11. Read More

The art and science of persuasion

April 2, 2002

For six years, John Dillard, professor of communication arts, has been giving his students hands-on learning experience with persuasive messages through his class, Theory and Practice of Persuasion. Read More

Student dancers showcase work

April 2, 2002

Students dancers are rehearsing for a spring concert to be presented April 12-13 at Lathrop Hall. Read More

Senate to vote this week on budget

April 2, 2002

The state Senate is expected to act on the budget adjustment bill by Friday, April 5. Read More

2 nominated for system teaching award

April 2, 2002

Two faculty have been nominated for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Teaching Awards. Read More

Designer offers ‘kinetic’ take on everyday furnishings

April 2, 2002

We would still sit ourselves down in chairs if Tom Loeser weren't designing them. It's just that it wouldn't be nearly as much fun -- or as intellectually provocative. Read More

UW’s downtown partner lauded

April 2, 2002

UW System leaders have singled out Downtown Madison Inc. for its partnership with UW–Madison on initiatives to ensure the economic future of Madison's central business district. Read More

Faculty Senate addresses bargaining

April 2, 2002

The Faculty Senate has further delineated the criteria that must be met before deciding whether to support future state collective bargaining enabling legislation. Read More

Advances

April 2, 2002

Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. New… Read More

Almanac

April 2, 2002

Get oriented Learn more about the university Monday, April 15, at the Employee Orientation and Celebration, which offers an opportunity to gather resources… Read More

Three journalists to serve as writers in residence

April 2, 2002

Three journalists will visit campus in April to serve as writers in residence, delivering talks, and meeting with students and the public. Read More

Elsewhere

April 2, 2002

Elsewhere is a quick summary of news from the UW System and its campuses. Eau Claire: Job outlook bright More employers… Read More

Employee Matters

April 2, 2002

A university staff benefits statement should reach your campus mailbox sometime the third week in April. Here are some details about why you get… Read More

Who Knew?

April 2, 2002

Wisconsin Week’s Josh Orton finds answers to questions of campus interest posed by faculty and staff. We can’t promise to answer all questions submitted,… Read More

Recent Sightings

April 2, 2002

Students in Military Science 332: Advanced Military Tactics remove fake weapons from a felled “enemy” during a reconnaisance exercise on Picnic Point. Read More

Wiley statement on Senate package

April 2, 2002

Chancellor John Wiley issued a statement on the Senate Democrats' version of the state budget. Read More