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Chancellor’s message to campus
This message to campus community is in the process of being forwarded to faculty, staff and students
Interfaith gathering set for Library Mall
University Religious Workers -- an interfaith consortium -- will sponsor an interfaith prayer service Tuesday evening (Sept.11) beginning at 8 on Library Mall to reflect on today's tragedy. Students, faculty and staff, and the general public are welcome.
Advances
(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
(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.)…
Announcements – Wisconsin Week
Peer Review of Teaching Workshop A free peer review of teaching workshop for untenured faculty and their mentors is Oct. 11, 1-4 p.m.,…
State budget finalized; employee pay plan next
The university received most of what it asked for in the state budget for various programs and projects during the next two years. Now the state is considering how much to pay university employees.
Busy fall dance season to feature guest artists
A circus master, a Klein Technique expert, music by Pink Floyd and works influenced by Chinese culture are among the artistic highlights interwoven throughout the Dance Program's fall season.
Elsewhere
(Elsewhere summarizes developments on other UW System campuses and in the system administration. For more system news, visit: http://www.uwsa.edu/univ_rel/wn.htm.)…
Employee Matters
This column by Shari Cnare of Employee Compensation and Benefits addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. What is…
Events Bulletin
Learning Sign up Now for Internet Short Courses These six-week Internet courses begin the second Wednesday of each month…
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…
News in Brief
COMMUNITY Medical faculty begin new training program UW Medical School faculty will begin a three-year training to improve how they…
Mathematician’s passions run from marathons to mountains
When she finds herself in one, she tries hard to climb out of it, "it" being that dog-eared feature of daily life called a rut. Of course, like many of us, she delights in some — these ruts are made for wallowing — and feels daunted by others that seem made for mountaineering.
Recent Sightings
Sighting Student Lindsay Theis peers through a survey instrument during a geography class on Bascom Hill taught by professor Jim…
Dean of students: ‘We will be with you’
In the emotional aftermath of Tuesday's presumed terrorist attacks, Dean of Students Alicia Chávez addressed about 1,100 campus community members and others at an interfaith gathering on Library Mall.
Help available
There are no plans to close the university at this time, but university officials are extending whatever help possible to students and staff affected by Tuesday's presumed terrorist attacks.
Longtime Bush-watcher to visit campus
The editor and co-owner of Texas Weekly, the premier newsletter on government and politics in the Lone Star State, will be the campus' first public affairs writer-in-residence, Sept. 24-28.
WiscNet connects Wisconsin schools and Internet 2
WiscNet, Wisconsin's educational, research and governmental Internet network, enables Wisconsin schools to gain access to Internet 2, which will allow users to collaborate and access information in ways not possible using today's Internet. Tele-immersion, virtual laboratories, digital libraries and distributed instruction are just a few examples of Internet 2 applications areas.
Cancer researcher, bioethicist dies at 90
Cancer researcher Van R. Potter, the Hilldale Professor Emeritus of Oncology, died Thursday, Sept. 6. He was 90.
Arrive early on game day
Athletic Department officials say football fans should allow extra time to navigate the construction areas surrounding Camp Randall Stadium.