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Veto message excerpts
Here are excerpts of the governor's veto message that pertain to UW System programs. Read More
Budget funds Madison Initiative
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
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
Statement by Chancellor John Wiley regarding signing of the 2001-03 budget. Read More
Staff job titles back in campus hands
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
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
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
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’?
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
University employees new and old will have the opportunity to attend a campus orientation early this fall. Read More
For the record
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
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
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
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
Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Budget almost done Gov. Scott McCallum… Read More
Japanese lacquer show opens Sept. 1 at Elvehjem
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
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