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Scholar of American West to address winter graduates
Acclaimed historian William Cronon will address midyear graduates, their families and friends at commencement ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 17.
International study continues growth
The university hosted 4,154 international students in 1999-2000, and awarded credit to 1,204 U.S. students who studied abroad in 1998-99, according to a recent report.
Campus seeks diversity through the arts
Artists working in all media regularly bring less-heard voices onto mainstream radar, and Tino Balio says presenting these views always has been a charter of the Arts Institute at UW–Madison.
UW researchers focus on food-borne illnesses
The battle over bad bugs in the food supply is intensifying at UW–Madison, with a new faculty hiring effort focused on the growing worldwide concern about food-borne pathogens.
Lyall outlines challenges for Madison, system
Relieving enrollment pressure, developing more connections between the state's two largest universities and passing the 2001-03 budget request are the top three challenges facing UW–Madison and the UW System this coming year according to UW System President Katharine Lyall.
Project to help preserve Ojibwe language
While some native languages are in danger of being lost forever, J. Randolph Valentine, assistant professor of linguistics, is working with a team of dedicated scholars to help prevent the Ojibwe language from meeting that fate.
Roundtable features Ward; spring speakers set
Chancellor David Ward is the featured speaker for the University Roundtable Thursday, Dec. 14.
Regents to advance pay raise proposal
The UW System Board of Regents is seeking pay raises of 4.2 percent in each of the next two years for faculty, academic staff and university senior executives.
What can philosophy tell us about the arts?
Philosopher and author Richard Wollheim will speak Thursday, Dec. 7, about how philosophy can throw light on major issues in art.
Discovery may jump-start mine remediation efforts
Probing the microscopic life found in the submerged recesses of an abandoned Wisconsin lead and zinc mine, scientists have found compelling evidence that microorganisms play a key role in the formation of mineral deposits. The finding could help jump-start new remediation efforts for contaminated mining sites.
Sandefur named interim provost
Gary Sandefur, professor of sociology and American Indian studies, will serve as interim provost of the university, incoming Chancellor John Wiley announced Nov. 30.
Governor pledges support for Madison Initiative
Gov. Tommy G. Thompson pledged support for the Madison Initiative in the next state budget as he helped kick off the Wisconsin Economic Summit Nov. 29.
Bennett resigns as basketball coach; Soderberg to take over
A few months after leading the UW men's basketball team to its best season in history, Dick Bennett announced today, Nov. 30, that he is resigning immediately as head coach.
Brad Soderberg bio
Brad Soderberg, now in his sixth season with the Wisconsin men’s basketball coaching staff, has been named acting head men’s basketball coach.
New UW Press director plans creative approach to publishing
New University of Wisconsin Press director Robert Mandel brings solid business sense and background to the job.
Scientists find gene that fuels ‘sexual arms race’
Thanks to the lowly fruit fly and a team of scientists at UW–Madison and at Washington University in St. Louis, one genetic circuit that governs sexual dimorphism - the diagnostic differences between the sexes - has been found and characterized.
Blueprint for economic growth in southern Wisconsin
A report released today, Nov. 29, for the Wisconsin Economic Summit in Milwaukee proposes an ambitious agenda for progress in Southern Wisconsin, including creating a new agricultural research park and a high-tech incubator.
University Theatre opens stage to student shows
University Theatre this week debuts "Why We Have A Body" by Claire Chaffee, the first show of UT's Open Stage Season, an annual series of productions directed and produced entirely by students.
Students send safer sex supplies to Kazakhstan
To recognize World AIDS Day this year, student volunteers will assemble condom care packages to be sent to Kazakhstan Thursday, Nov. 30.
WAA presents global achievement award
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will present its first Distinguished Alumni Global Achievement Award this Friday, Dec. 1, to Hung-mao Tien, foreign minister of Taiwan.