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Professor uncovers hidden history in obscure text
Step into the office of Jacques Lezra, professor of English and Spanish, on the seventh floor of Helen C. White Hall, and you feel you are standing in an unusual used bookstore. Confined by crowded shelves of musty paperbacks, you can't imagine how someone fit them all into the small room.
Ellis named to NSF post
Arthur B. Ellis, a distinguished longtime member of the chemistry faculty, has been named to head the Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation.
Engineering students join clean snowmobile challenge
While the snow has yet to fly, 15 mechanical engineering students are already gearing up for the snowmobile season.
Why Files’ Tenenbaum receives major science writing honor
David Tenenbaum, staff writer for the award-winning science Web site The Why Files has been named a recipient of the National Association of Science Writers' prestigious Science-in-Society Journalism Award for 2001.
African-American Studies professor committed to discourse change
American culture is not as simple as black and white, says Craig Werner, professor of humanities and African-American Studies.
UHS offers a drop-in, stress support group for finals
Final examinations are always a stressful time for students. But this year, due to world events and the economic downturn, stress may seem overwhelming.
Chef to speak at commencement
Master chef, restaurateur, author and alumnus Charles L. Trotter will address mid-year graduates at UW–Madison's winter commencement Sunday, Dec. 23.
Microbe genes help scientists reconstruct animal origins
Without the help of fossils or any other record from the distant past, scientists have identified what they believe represents a common ancestor of all animals on Earth, a microscopic organism with key genetic traits that, until now, have been found only in true animals.
New IT plan unveiled
The UW–Madison's information technology plan for the 21st century maps out how the university can use IT to achieve its top-level objectives for the new century: promoting research, advancing learning, accelerating internationalization, amplifying the Wisconsin Idea and nurturing human resources.
Science workshops scheduled for teachers of grades 6-12
Three hands-on science workshops for middle and high school teachers will be available early next year from the Office of Education Outreach at the School of Education.
Allegro! Music school in double-time
The end of the semester offers musical riches, with 46 concerts and solo recitals during the last two weeks of the semester.
Class examines response to Sept. 11
Journalism 417, the magazine writing class, has created a Web-based magazine on the reaction to Sept. 11 terrorism.
Research may yield better laxative
A recent development made by nutritional scientists at could lead to a more pleasing laxative.
Promotions, retirement at police department
The University Police Department has promoted two of its lieutenants to the rank of captain.
Groups disagree over control of job titles
Governance groups representing faculty and academic staff have passed differing resolutions over the use of modified professorial titles for academic staff.
Modern medicine goes medieval?
Since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, the leech has at times been a prevalent tool in the physician's medical kit. But now, a novel device effectively performs the same function without the unpleasantness of having a blood-sucking parasite attached to your body.
New UW identity program unveiled
A new institutional identity program for UW–Madison will be introduced on campus and to outside audiences during the next several months.
He’s lord of the ‘Rings’ language
What was a fascinating hobby for David Salo has earned him a role as a language consultant on "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
Regents approve projects
The UW System Board of Regents has granted UW–Madison authority to begin construction on several campus building projects, including the first phase of the BioStar Initiative.
Faculty continue to oppose dismissal
A report supported by the UW–Madison Faculty Senate Dec. 3 says a just cause standard as used by the Board of Regents to dismiss a UW-Superior professor undermines tenure and academic freedom.