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Scholar of American west to lecture

October 18, 2001

Patricia Limerick, author and historian of the West, will give a lecture, 'Humanities Without Restraint: Using History to Calm Down the American West,' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the On Wisconsin Room of the Red Gym, 716 Langdon St. Read More

22 E. coli cases now suspected

October 18, 2001

A Halloween haunted house planned for Oct. 19-20, and again Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the UW Stock Pavilion has been cancelled. Read More

Bankruptcy expert to talk at Law School

October 18, 2001

Professor Elizabeth Warren of Harvard Law School will speak Friday, Nov. 2, on "The Role of Social Science in Shaping the Law." Read More

New security measures announced

October 18, 2001

Security measures similar to those instituted at Camp Randall Stadium following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the East Coast will be in place at the Kohl Center this weekend as the Badger hockey season gets under way. Read More

UW-Madison establishes E. coli support network

October 18, 2001

The university has established a support network for members of the community affected by a recent infection of E. coli bacterium. Read More

Greeks set to discuss alcohol issues

October 17, 2001

More than 1,100 Greek System chapter leaders, officers and new members will meet Saturday, Oct. 20, for a discussion of the role of alcohol in UWn-Madison fraternities and sororities. Read More

Homecoming 2001 offers events for entire family

October 17, 2001

Homecoming is a great time of year to be in Madison, and students, alumni and local residents will enjoy a carefree, "fun-in-the-sun" atmosphere during this year's Badger Luau. Read More

Health officials treat E. coli cases

October 16, 2001

At least 11 university students and a 3-year-old Dane County resident have experienced symptoms of severe intestinal illness caused by infection with the E. coli bacterium. Read More

‘Awakenings’ to be shown

October 15, 2001

A free showing of the British documentary 'Awakenings' will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in Tripp Commons, second floor, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More

Provost Peter Spear is ready to lead

October 15, 2001

He was well-known for his hard work as a researcher and instructor, but 10 years ago, Peter Spear did not think of himself as the future provost of the university. Read More

Campus on alert

October 15, 2001

University employees and students are being asked to help be the eyes and ears of the campus regarding any potential threats to its security and safety. Read More

Enrollment reaches highest level in nine years

October 15, 2001

Final fall enrollment numbers at UW–Madison reveal the largest student population since 1992. UW–Madison has enrolled 41,511 students for the fall semester, representing a 0.7 percent increase from last year's total of 41,219. Of that number, there are 28,831 undergraduates, including 6,099 new students, the largest group of new undergraduates in school history. Read More

Educators create Sept. 11 college fund

October 15, 2001

UW-Madison is asking the campus community to consider supporting an effort to provide educational opportunities to those who lost parents or other family members in last month's terrorist attacks. Read More

Session to explore campus climate in wake of terrorist attacks

October 15, 2001

The first in a series of listening sessions with Chancellor John Wiley Tuesday, Oct. 16, will seek feedback from the campus community on how the campus is handling the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The session is scheduled at 5 p.m. in Memorial Union. Check 'Today in the Union' for exact location. Read More

Sale offers 15,000 books

October 12, 2001

More than 15,000 books on almost any subject will be on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries Oct. 17-20, in 116 Memorial Library. Read More

Campus to celebrate Homecoming 2001 luau-style

October 12, 2001

Several new events will premiere this year as part of the Homecoming celebrations. Read More

Earth to Madison: Space images shown

October 11, 2001

NASA's Arthur Frederick 'Fritz' Hasler will present the NASA/NOAA Earth Science Electronic Theater (or ETheater), in Madison Oct. 17-18. Read More

A Message from Chancellor John D. Wiley

October 11, 2001

Dear Members of the Madison Community, One month ago today, our country witnessed its darkest moment, as terrorists attacked our… Read More

Sessions to explore campus climate in wake of terrorist attacks

October 11, 2001

A series of listening sessions will seek feedback from the campus community on how the university is handling the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Chancellor John Wiley announced Thursday, Oct. 11. Read More

Students, professor discover family history in New Mexico

October 10, 2001

It is a coincidence befitting a Charles Dickens novel: University professor discovers cache of photographs, lost for more than half a century. Depicted are elder family members of an administrator at the same university where the professor works. Read More