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Newman calls on academic staff to support ASEC agenda
As the new chair of the Academic Staff Executive Committee, Linda Newman, senior student services coordinator in the School of Education, encourages others to get involved, too. Read More
Deli to open in Pharmacy
The new Rennebohm Pharmacy Building near the University Hospital will open a quick-serve deli in time for the academic year. Read More
Series brings popular science shows to the community
The university will bring its most popular on-campus science presentations to the community in several free public events this fall. Read More
Faculty leader focuses on rights
Pat Wolleat became involved in campus governance almost as soon as she was hired at the university. Read More
Surgeon tries new Parkinson’s treatment
A northwestern Illinois woman Thursday became the first Parkinson's disease patient at UW Hospital and Clinics to undergo deep brain stimulation, a procedure in which electrodes are placed deep into the brain and connected to a pacemaker-like device that delivers electrical impulses to disable certain nerve cells. Read More
Web portal will soon open to students
This summer and fall, students are finding a new way to communicate, obtain important academic information, and schedule appointments and events. Read More
My UW–Madison key features
My UW–Madison is a "portal" that allows users to access and customize many online tools and services. Read More
Officials meet with NCAA
University officials appeared before the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Infractions Committee Aug. 11 in Jackson Hole, Wyo. in what could be one of the final steps in an extra-benefits case involving student-athletes. Read More
WARF sues to preserve stem cell access
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday, Aug. 13, to ensure broad research access to the five stem cell lines developed by researcher James Thomson. Read More
Thomson tops Time list
Stem-cell researcher James Thomson is on the cover of Time magazine this week as one of 18 leaders in science and medicine singled out by the editors as "America's Best." Read More
Stem cell research funding backed
President George Bush will allow federal funding for limited embryonic stem cell research. Read More
Gift boosts pharmacy research
A $1.5 million grant from the Madison-based Oscar Rennebohm Foundation will help the School of Pharmacy test and develop useful new drugs. Read More
Stem cell statement from Chancellor John Wiley
Aug. 9, 2001 TO: Editors, science writers, political reporters FROM: UW–Madison University Communications RE: JOHN WILEY COMMENT ON STEM CELL ANNOUNCEMENT University of Wisconsin–Madison… Read More
Stem cell statement/Thomson
Aug. 9, 2001 TO: Editors, science/medical writers, political reporters FROM: UW–Madison University Communications RE: JAMES THOMSON COMMENT ON STEM CELL ANNOUNCEMENT University of Wisconsin–Madison… Read More
Olson appointed to state Group Insurance Board
Gov. Scott McCallum has appointed UW–Madison staff member Esther Olson to the state Group Insurance Board. Read More
Stem cell statement by Chancellor John Wiley
Aug. 8, 2001 STATEMENT BY UW-MADISON CHANCELLOR JOHN D. WILEY Regarding proposed legislation to be introduced Aug. 9 by Assembly… Read More
Student archaeologists dig into experience
Five UW–Madison students are acquiring valuable experience this summer at an archaeological dig just a short distance from campus. Read More
Campus bus routes will offer free rides in fall
Beginning Monday, Aug. 27, UW–Madison students, employees and visitors will no longer have to purchase a pass or put 50 cents in the fare box to ride campus "L" and "LN" buses. Read More
Galleries seek art submissions
The Wisconsin Union Galleries seeks submissions for the 2002 exhibition season. The deadline is Oct. 5. Read More
Employees asked to help reduce heat load
As the summer weather heats up, UW–Madison building managers are asking employees to take all possible measures to reduce building heat loads and chilled water consumption. Read More