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Does estrogen improve memory in women with Alzheimers’?

August 28, 2001

In a small but carefully designed study, a Medical School geriatrics researcher has found that high doses of a particular form of estrogen are associated with measurable improvements in both attention and memory in women who already have Alzheimer's Disease.

Orientation open to all employees

August 28, 2001

University employees new and old will have the opportunity to attend a campus orientation early this fall.

For the record

August 28, 2001

Poicies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious…

Events bulletin

August 28, 2001

Learning Professional Development and Applied Studies Human Services Administration: online classes. Available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5. Information: 262-2352,…

Arboretum marks visitor center opening

August 28, 2001

The Arboretum will officially open its expanded visitor center Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. on the steps of the new entrance to the building.

Calendar highlights

August 28, 2001

Atwood to give reading Margaret Atwood, the internationally known author of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will read from her latest novel, “The Blind Assassin,”…

Capitol capsules

August 28, 2001

Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Budget almost done Gov. Scott McCallum…

Advances

August 28, 2001

(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…

Almanac

August 28, 2001

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…

Japanese lacquer show opens Sept. 1 at Elvehjem

August 28, 2001

One of the most elegant and diverse assemblages of Japanese lacquers outside of Japan will be on display at the Elvehjem Museum of Art Sept. 1-Nov. 11.

Leaders named, searches start

August 28, 2001

Three finalists have been chosen for director of the Wisconsin Union, and during the summer, several new campus leaders were appointed as searches for others got under way.

Employee matters

August 28, 2001

This column by Susan Adams of Employee Compensation and Benefits will address campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Does…

Nuclear reactor going strong after 40 years

August 28, 2001

During the 40 years that UW–Madison's nuclear reactor has operated in the Mechanical Engineering Building, not much has happened.

Recent sightings

August 28, 2001

Captivated viewers watch “Tales from Beyond the Grave” during the summer Lakeside Free Cinema. The fall season begins Monday, Sept. 10,…

Waisman to celebrate completion of expansion

August 28, 2001

The Waisman Center marks the completion of an ambitious three-year construction and remodeling project with a dedication Tuesday, Sept. 4, and an all-day scientific symposium Wednesday, Sept. 5.

For counseling psychologist, work brings an emotional rebirth

August 28, 2001

One day, when Bruce Wampold was 5 years old, he happily went off to play in the woods near his house in Bellevue, Wash., as he often loved to do. But that day turned out to be tragically different for Wampold and reverberated throughout much of his life.

News in Brief

August 28, 2001

ON CAMPUS Oliver Sacks: “House calls at the edge of the mind’ Oliver Sacks, author of the best sellers “Awakenings”…

Take a new lick, er, look

August 28, 2001

The university's famed Babcock Dairy Store reopened to the public at the end of July after undergoing a major renovation ÷ and not a moment too soon, given the high heat and humidity of this summer.

Surplus athletics property to be sold

August 27, 2001

UW-Madison's Surplus With A Purpose program will hold a special sale of surplus athletics gear 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.

Academic staff forming coalition with colleagues

August 27, 2001

The university is encouraging better communication between academic staff here and those in equivalent positions at other universities.