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Fluno Center on course
In a time when some companies are looking for ways to cut expenses, many continue to invest in their employees by sending them to the Fluno Center, home of the university Executive Education programs. Read More
WAA hosts prospective students
More than 200 students from targeted Milwaukee and Chicago high schools will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison as part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association Prospective Scholars Day events Feb. 9 and 16. Read More
Report shows progress in education
Despite operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment, the UW System continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for its students, according to a new report released today, Feb. 7. Read More
California, the cheesehead state?
California, the cheesehead state? It could happen if current trends continue, warns a university researcher. Read More
Faculty takes up dismissal issue again
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution Feb. 4 that sends another message to the UW System Board of Regents regarding the dismissal of John Marder from the UW-Superior faculty. Read More
New program offered in biotechnology
To prepare professionals for the burgeoning field of biotechnology, the university will offer a new part-time graduate degree program beginning fall 2002. Read More
Remarks to Board of Regents by President Katharine C. Lyall
Regarding the Accountability Report, February 2002, 'Achieving Excellence' Read More
Lyall outlines possible cuts
The UW System may scale back some programs if the governor's proposal to fix the state' s budget problems is approved, President Katharine Lyall says. Read More
Remarks to the Board of Regents by UW System President Katharine C. Lyall
Regarding the governor's proposed budget reduction Read More
MBA scholarship offered
The School of Business has designated one Evening MBA scholarship each year for an employee. The scholarship will pay 90 percent of tuition and fees for each of the three years of the Evening MBA program. The recipient pays for books, supplies and any other costs. Read More
Student dance concert scheduled this weekend
Three talented student choreographers and scholarship winners kick off the spring dance season at UW–Madison with a concert Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9, at 8 p.m., filled with new works ranging from large group pieces to solo, tap, and multimedia works. Read More
Russian land experts at UW for training
UW-Madison is training high-ranking Russian land management officials to help Russia develop real estate markets for the first time. Read More
Nominations due for Leopold awards
The Friends of the Arboretum will give three new awards this year to honor those who have restored natural communities in Wisconsin. Collectively called the Leopold awards, they are named after UW pioneering conservationist Aldo Leopold. Nominations of individuals and groups should be made by Monday, April 1. Read More
Study assesses pollution impact on aquatic life
With support from UW Sea Grant, James Schauer is changing that. Schauer, a civil and environmental engineering professor, is employing a new, holistic approach to assessing the impact of thousands of airborne, nonpersistent contaminants on water fleas and green algae, two organisms that serve as biological benchmarks in wastewater and surface water toxicity tests. Read More
In and out of class, undergrads gain insight from error
Students are learning that recovering from tough breaks and errors is a crucial element in the training and development of leaders. Read More
Research funding continues to increase
Figures released by the university show it is spending more on research than any other public university in the nation. Read More
New technology shows art, sculpture from fresh angles
Discoveries about 16th-century printmaker Hendrick Goltzius' use of the bronzes of sculptor Willem Danielsz van Tetrode as models for his prints are highlighted in the exhibition 'Goltzius and the Third Dimension,' at the Elvehjem Museum of Art through March 17, following a successful showing at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass., the show's organizer. Read More
Lunsway to lead Transportation Services
UW-Madison has selected Lance L. Lunsway as its new director of Transportation Services. Read More
Blending two colleges makes new major popular
The 4-year-old biology major, which blends the liberal arts with professional training, has become one of the most popular programs at the UW–Madison. Read More
Sexual assault prevention work expands
University Health Services, in partnership with Dane County, has launched the second phase of a student-developed campaign designed to help prevent sexual assault on campus. Read More