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Sociologist Portes to speak Distinguished sociologist Alejandro Portes, from Princeton University, will deliver the William H. Sewell Memorial lecture at 3:30 p.m. Friday,…
Capitol Capsules
Capitol capsules is a roundup of state and federal news that may affect the campus. State revenue down; budget adjustments likely…
Events Bulletin
Learning WebCT in a Week Learn about WebCT, an important tool for Web-based learning: structuring online course, writing for the Web,…
For the Record
Grants and fellowships Academic Staff Professional Development Grant Program The Academic Staff Professional Development Grant program will be offering a grant competition for…
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. What is a tax-sheltered…
Milestones
Larry Bank, professor, civil and environmental engineering, has received the Richard R. Torrens Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award honors…
New group works to protect UW’s natural areas
Glenda Denniston has always loved spending time in the natural areas of campus, whether she is bird watching, tracking coyotes or simply strolling on a forest path. Now, on a sunny, crisp morning in November, she is hard at work on a restoration project, working to replant and restore damaged areas of Bill's Woods, just west of Picnic Point.
News In Brief
COMMUNITY Pay hikes will be on next checks Faculty and academic staff should see a recently approved pay increase on paychecks dated…
WSUM station manager ready to fill airtime
'Crazy,' is how Dave Black describes the university's long, tortured road toward broadcast radio - and his own eight-year run as general manager and prime mover behind the new signal.
Recent Sightings
Feasting on tradition Chinese graduate students Guangming Li, right, and spouse Baiyan Dong, second from right, enjoy Thanksgiving at the…
Athletics in compliance
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights has confirmed that the university's intercollegiate athletics program has achieved Title IX compliance.
WAA hosts international student graduation celebration
Graduating international and exchange students can begin their farewells to the University of Wisconsin–Madison at a special reception at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Ameritech Lounge of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
Health service offers stress reduction resources
With final exams scheduled to begin Sunday, Dec. 16, the workload for many UW–Madison students is steadily increasing. Added stress, anxiety and pressure frequently accompany the final round of tests, research papers and presentations.
UW-Madison selects Knetter as School of Business dean
UW-Madison has selected Michael Knetter as the new dean of the School of Business, Chancellor John Wiley announced Monday, Nov. 26.
Scientists go to school for Family Science Night
Representatives from UW–Madison, Madison Gas & Electric Co. and Kraft/Oscar Mayer will share their expertise and excitement about science with students and families at Mendota Elementary, 4002 School Road, Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6-8 p.m.
Stuff that stocking with campus gifts
The holidays are getting closer while the shopping crowds are growing precariously larger. Why not avoid the mad rush for the mall and do all your shopping on campus?
Lectures examine Afghan history, culture
The last two community lectures on the history and culture of Afghanistan and the surrounding region will be presented by faculty at Dane County public libraries.
Forest management may mitigate global warming
A new study suggests that forest management may be used to restrain the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
Wiley: Help implement strategic plan
Chancellor John Wiley is asking the university community to help implement a new strategic plan meant to guide the university to a new level of greatness.
Summit features economic forecaster
The UW System-sponsored Wisconsin Economic Summit II scheduled Nov. 26-27 in Milwaukee features keynote speaker Daniel Burrus, one of the world's leading technology forecasters.