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Advances

February 12, 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. Transplant… Read More

Almanac

February 12, 2002

Photo caption correction A photo on the back page of the Jan. 30 issue incorrectly identified the Wisconsin basketball player pictured. The caption… Read More

Elsewhere

February 12, 2002

Accountability: Looking good Despite operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment, the UW System continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for its… Read More

Employee Matters

February 12, 2002

This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. “Everybody is ignorant, only… Read More

Recent sightings

February 12, 2002

Reflections on running A runner jogs along the Temin Lakeshore Path between frozen University Bay and a puddle, reflecting the… Read More

Soybean aphid may meet match in another pest

February 12, 2002

A team of researchers from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is building a picture of how the soybean aphid operates in Wisconsin. Read More

Tax help available to employees

February 11, 2002

Employee Compensation and Benefits Services provides a one-stop '2001 Tax Filing Information' Web site for tax filing information. Read More

Study examines Wisconsin income growth

February 11, 2002

Wisconsin's per capita personal income grew by 54.5 percent during the 1990s, exceeding the nation's growth rate of 50.4 percent, according to a recently released study by Jon Udell, UW–Madison emeritus business professor. Read More

Drug could ease side effects for transplant patients

February 11, 2002

University researchers have taken a big step toward freeing transplant patients from the powerful, and sometimes harmful, drugs they now take to keep their bodies from rejecting new organs. Read More

SERF expansion includes cooling

February 11, 2002

An expansion project at the Southeast Recreational Facility will include air conditioning for a small portion of the building. Read More

UW-Madison office offers free tax help

February 11, 2002

Free state and federal income tax help is available through Monday, April 15, at UW–Madison's newly opened Community Partnerships Office. Read More

Extension notes budget changes

February 11, 2002

Extension's budget makeup is changing, says Marv Van Kekerix, UW-Extension provost and vice chancellor. Read More

Calendar highlights

February 11, 2002

“Big Mouth” returns “Big Mouth,” an energetic night of spoken word performance, returns Friday, Feb. 15, to Lakefront Cafeteria, Memorial Union. The open-mic… Read More

Events Bulletin

February 11, 2002

Writing Center at the Multicultural Student Center The Writing Center and the Multicultural Student Center have teamed up to provide convenient writing instruction… Read More

Milestones

February 11, 2002

Appointments Steven N. Durlauf, professor and chair, economics, has been appointed as an external faculty member of the Santa Fe Institute. Durlauf is a… Read More

For the Record

February 11, 2002

Grants and Scholarships Second Chance and Single-Parent Student Scholarships Friday, March 1, is the deadline for the new Alma Baron Second Chance for… Read More

Humanities book party is Feb. 15

February 10, 2002

Mingle, munch and make conversation with humanities faculty authors at a reception 3:30-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15 at Canterbury Booksellers, 315 W. Gorham St. Read More

ICU Deli marks renovation

February 10, 2002

The ICU Deli plans a grand re-opening celebration and special deals Feb. 11-15. Read More

Afro-cuban dancer/folklorist to teach and perform

February 8, 2002

JosŽ Francisco Barroso, renowned Afro-Cuban dancer, folklorist and teacher will be the Dance Program's guest artist-in-residence in February and return to campus to perform at Mills Hall Friday, March 8. Read More

SECC-Dane tops goal; UW donations up 18 percent

February 8, 2002

The state and university's annual workplace campaign has surpassed its goal of $2,675,000 for charitable causes, organizers say. Read More