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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
Emmy award-winner to visit
The executive producer of seminal television documentary, 'The Selling of the Pentagon' will visit the university, his alma mater, Oct. 3-5. Read More
Transportation alternatives spotlighted
Transportation Services is sponsoring "Great Choices Week" Sept. 24-28 to help campus community members find out more about alternative transportation options in the Madison area. Read More
Arboretum receives $500,000 science education boost
The Arboretum is among 29 science museums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos and other informal science education centers that received a part of $12 million in new grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Read More
Doctor speaks on healing in the wake of tragedy
Physician and activist Juan Almendares will speak about how communities heal in the wake of tragedy as part of a talk Wednesday, Sept. 26, at UW–Madison. Read More
WARF amends stem cell suit
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed an amended complaint in federal court today, Sept. 24, to ensure broad access to the pharmaceutical, medical, scientific, research and development communities of the stem cell research products to which Geron Corporation of Menlo Park, Calif., asserts it has exclusive rights. Read More