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Ceremony to mark assembly of Thai pavilion
A traditional ceremony known as "Yok Sao Eak," which means "stand up the first pillar," will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. as Thai artisans begin construction of the Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The first day of assembly will involve the next day. Read More
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Gene transfer in primates a success
By successfully inserting a gene from a jellyfish into the fertilized eggs of rhesus monkeys, scientists have managed to make transgenic placentas in which the inserted gene functions as it does in the jellyfish. Read More
Provost statement on national disasters
This statement is being issued in response to this morning's events. Read More
Chancellor’s message to campus
This message to campus community is in the process of being forwarded to faculty, staff and students Read More
Interfaith gathering set for Library Mall
University Religious Workers -- an interfaith consortium -- will sponsor an interfaith prayer service Tuesday evening (Sept.11) beginning at 8 on Library Mall to reflect on today's tragedy. Students, faculty and staff, and the general public are welcome. Read More
Announcements – Wisconsin Week
Peer Review of Teaching Workshop A free peer review of teaching workshop for untenured faculty and their mentors is Oct. 11, 1-4 p.m.,… Read More
State budget finalized; employee pay plan next
The university received most of what it asked for in the state budget for various programs and projects during the next two years. Now the state is considering how much to pay university employees. Read More
Busy fall dance season to feature guest artists
A circus master, a Klein Technique expert, music by Pink Floyd and works influenced by Chinese culture are among the artistic highlights interwoven throughout the Dance Program's fall season. Read More
Employee Matters
This column by Shari Cnare of Employee Compensation and Benefits addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. What is… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Sign up Now for Internet Short Courses These six-week Internet courses begin the second Wednesday of each month… 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 Medical faculty begin new training program UW Medical School faculty will begin a three-year training to improve how they… Read More
Mathematician’s passions run from marathons to mountains
When she finds herself in one, she tries hard to climb out of it, "it" being that dog-eared feature of daily life called a rut. Of course, like many of us, she delights in some — these ruts are made for wallowing — and feels daunted by others that seem made for mountaineering. Read More
Recent Sightings
Sighting Student Lindsay Theis peers through a survey instrument during a geography class on Bascom Hill taught by professor Jim… Read More
Dean of students: ‘We will be with you’
In the emotional aftermath of Tuesday's presumed terrorist attacks, Dean of Students Alicia Chávez addressed about 1,100 campus community members and others at an interfaith gathering on Library Mall. Read More
Help available
There are no plans to close the university at this time, but university officials are extending whatever help possible to students and staff affected by Tuesday's presumed terrorist attacks. Read More