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Sweet receives NCURA new professional award
Mark Sweet, an information processing consultant for the Graduate School, has been honored for outstanding professionalism by the National Council of University Research Administrators.
Students to retrace freedom rides
UW-Madison students will explore the historical meanings of the Civil Rights Movement in a traveling class to be convened at locations throughout the South.
Freedom ride highlights
A unique traveling class will take UW–Madison students to many of the historical sites where they will explore the meanings of the Civil Rights Movement.
Dalai Lama visits brain imaging facility
The Dalai Lama's deep interest in scientific knowledge that intersects with the spiritual aspects of Buddhism brought him to campus this week to visit one of the world's foremost centers on emotion research.
Former journalism school director dies at 65
Steven H. Chaffee, professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication for 16 years, died May 15 after a short hospitalization for a heart ailment.
Agent shows promise for treating brain tumors
A chemical agent long used by physicians to get detailed pictures of cancer tumors may also have therapeutic value for a class of deadly brain tumors, according to a new study.
Chill out: Cooler buildings forecast
Relief is in sight for campus workers and students who have been laboring in uncomfortably high temperature and humidity levels in campus buildings during the past two weeks.
Grandparents University connects generations
Grandparents have a lot to teach their grandchildren, and Grandparents University gives them the chance July 19-20.
Madison Bluegrass Festival planned at the Union Terrace
If you like bluegrass, you'll want to be at the Memorial Union Terrace on Friday, June 1, for the one-day Madison Bluegrass Festival.
Engineers to graduate from first Internet-based program
The College of Engineering this weekend will honor the first graduates of the only campus degree program delivered completely via Internet.
Students to receive degrees
About 5,300 graduates are expected to attend this weekend's commencement exercises at the Kohl Center.
Sollinger: Drug may reduce vascular rejection
A drug approved for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma shows success in treating transplant patients who experience vascular rejection, a difficult complication. Currently, no FDA drug has been approved to treat severe vascular rejection.
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Capitol capsules
Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Draft dodge will cost students The…
Card: Bad does not necessarily equal evil
Bad is not necessarily evil, says Claudia Card, professor of philosophy and women's studies.
Class clusters aim to help new students
A pilot program is expected to add meaning and engagement to new students' first taste of campus life this fall.
Retiring Union director: Each new day was like the first
After 33 years as director of the Wisconsin Union, Ted Crabb reflects on his tenure.
Events Bulletin
Learning Visions and Values Conference Faculty and instructional staff are invited to “Teaching and Learning: Visions and Values,” a…
Veterinary collection reveals information about eye disease
Richard Dubielzig has a collection of eyeballs. They're not exactly peering out at him from shelves, though.