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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.
Students screen films
The Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens, the Supermax prison, and the Wisconsin fish fry tradition will be among the topics of student documentaries to be screened Dec. 13-14.
Students pursue passion for discovery
Through a new outreach program, students experience the thrill of discovery as they explore how animal communities in Wisconsin have changed over the last 25,000 years.
Group outlines construction priorities
The Campus Planning Committee has endorsed five building projects for 2003-05, including a $22.9 million Health Services Building and a $30 million renovation of Sterling Hall as the top two priorities.
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Gender…
Almanac
Police: common sense, precautions foil thieves Students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts over the upcoming winter break by using…
Elsewhere
Elsewhere summarizes developments on other UW System campuses and in the system administration. Whitewater: Tuition plan to expand academic advising The…
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Employee Compensation and Benefits…
Events Bulletin
LEARNING Art Courses for Adults Spring Continuing Studies courses focus on Chinese brush painting, bead embroidery, stitchery, papermaking and self-exploration in…
Recent Sightings
Chemistry professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri explains his color-changing cylinders of liquid during an hour of kid-pleasing science experimentation Dec. 1 at…
Calendar Highlights
Press publishes chapbook from poet GenowaysPoet Ted Genoways evokes the stark loneliness and hard-scrabble survival of life in early 20th-century Klondike in “Anna,…
Chancellor’s statement on interviews
Chancellor John Wiley issued a statement Thursday, Dec. 6, regarding federal plans to interview Dane County residents as part of anti-terrorism efforts.
Art enhances building projects
From art glass to stained glass, holography to tapestry, installations, murals, paintings and more, Wisconsin's Percent for Art program has played an integral role in building projects on campus.
Budget cuts continue
UW System instructional and research funding, but not administration, will be exempt from another round of state budget cuts this week.