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Pay raises up for vote next week
A key state agency soon will unveil its recommendation for how much more money many UW System employees should receive over the next two years Read More
Theatre notes progress in diversity hiring
The Department of Theatre and Drama has made progress in diversifying its faculty and staff. Read More
Forum tonight on sweatshop labor
The university's interest in promoting fair and humane working conditions in factories where university sports apparel is produced will be the subject of a free public forum today, Sept. 25. Read More
Emory official to direct research office
Nancy Wilkinson steps on campus Oct. 1 as Graduate School associate dean and director of the Research and Sponsored Programs office. Read More
Junior faculty get lowdown on peer review
The university's Creating a Collaborative Academic Environment and the Teaching Academy have been taking steps toward a system of peer teaching review that allows participants to tailor review criteria specifically to the individual, class and subject. Read More
Calendar briefs
Distinguished Lecture Series The series, dedicated to bringing prominent and challenging speakers to campus, has announced its 2001-02 lineup. In celebrating… Read More
Capitol capsules
Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Building commission approves utility upgrade The… Read More
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits addresses campuswide employment issues. Send questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. What happens to my benefits if… Read More
Events bulletin
Learning Day For Drawing Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 118 Lowell Center. Fee: $55. Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
News in Brief
COMMUNITY Transportation options highlighted at events Transportation Services is sponsoring “Great Choices Week” through Friday, Sept. 28, to help campus… Read More
Single-parent scholarships awarded to seven students
Six undergraduates and one graduate student have received scholarships for students who are also single parents. Read More
Palm reading at the library
When Friends of UW–Madison Libraries member Beth Kubly donated more than 100 books to campus libraries recently, no one worried about having to clear shelf space. Read More
Recent Sightings
American reflections A window reflects the image of a woman as she walks past an American flag displayed in the… Read More
Brittingham Art Invitational features UW artists
Painter Elaine Scheer and two UW–Madison graduate students are among the artists whose works are on display through April 8 as part of the first Brittingham Art Invitational. Read More
Thai Pavilion takes shape
The Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens, a gift from alumni, is quickly taking shape as artisans work tirelessly on the 30-foot-tall structure. Read More
Kinesiologist channels energy into teaching, rehab work
Tim Gattenby says, "I'm the epitome of a late bloomer, and I think I'm still blooming." Read More
Chemistry prof’s award to fund science outreach
To help bridge the gap between research and teaching in science education, the National Science Foundation has awarded its highest honor for excellence in both disciplinary scholarship and undergraduate education to chemistry professor Arthur Ellis. Read More