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Veto message excerpts

August 30, 2001

Here are excerpts of the governor's veto message that pertain to UW System programs. Read More

Budget funds Madison Initiative

August 30, 2001

The university will receive much of what it asked for in the state budget for various programs and projects over the next two years. Read More

Children’s Museum to host energy exhibit

August 30, 2001

The College of Engineering has teamed up with the Madison Children's Museum to present 'Making Electricity without Making Smoke,' an exhibit to help children understand energy and energy sources. Read More

Budget statement/Chancellor John Wiley

August 30, 2001

Statement by Chancellor John Wiley regarding signing of the 2001-03 budget. Read More

Staff job titles back in campus hands

August 29, 2001

Campus leaders are asking academic units to decide whether to implement working professorial titles for instructional and research academic staff. Read More

Students, Wisconsin Union take on late-night initiative

August 29, 2001

Students and the Wisconsin Union plan to expand late-night activities that give students a no-alcohol alternative to bars and house parties. Read More

Law School sponsors service day Aug. 30

August 29, 2001

You won't find the first lesson the Law School teaches its students in any law books. That's because it is a lesson taught out in the Madison community. Read More

Dean’s board raises money for naming gift

August 29, 2001

The Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Business has raised nearly $800,000 to name a floor of the school's new executive education center for Andrew J. Policano. Read More

Does estrogen improve memory in women with Alzheimers’?

August 28, 2001

In a small but carefully designed study, a Medical School geriatrics researcher has found that high doses of a particular form of estrogen are associated with measurable improvements in both attention and memory in women who already have Alzheimer's Disease. Read More

Orientation open to all employees

August 28, 2001

University employees new and old will have the opportunity to attend a campus orientation early this fall. Read More

For the record

August 28, 2001

Poicies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious… Read More

Events bulletin

August 28, 2001

Learning Professional Development and Applied Studies Human Services Administration: online classes. Available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5. Information: 262-2352,… Read More

Arboretum marks visitor center opening

August 28, 2001

The Arboretum will officially open its expanded visitor center Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. on the steps of the new entrance to the building. Read More

Calendar highlights

August 28, 2001

Atwood to give reading Margaret Atwood, the internationally known author of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will read from her latest novel, “The Blind Assassin,”… Read More

Capitol capsules

August 28, 2001

Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Budget almost done Gov. Scott McCallum… Read More

Advances

August 28, 2001

(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)… Read More

Almanac

August 28, 2001

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)… Read More

Japanese lacquer show opens Sept. 1 at Elvehjem

August 28, 2001

One of the most elegant and diverse assemblages of Japanese lacquers outside of Japan will be on display at the Elvehjem Museum of Art Sept. 1-Nov. 11. Read More

Leaders named, searches start

August 28, 2001

Three finalists have been chosen for director of the Wisconsin Union, and during the summer, several new campus leaders were appointed as searches for others got under way. Read More