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SECC: Not too late to donate
The State, UW and UWHC Combined Campaign of Dane County closes Friday, Dec. 1, but so far, only 1,852 - or 13 percent - of UW employees have contributed to the annual charity fund-raising effort.
Dairy store undergoes renovation
No cones or sundaes of lip-smacking Babcock ice cream will be served at the Babcock Hall Dairy Store - steady yourselves now - from sometime in January until July 1. But the Dairy Store will reopen this summer in a spiffy, sparkling-new edition.
WARF inventions rank it among top in nation
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation ranked third among all U.S. colleges and universities with 278 inventions disclosed in 1999, according to a survey conducted by an independent professional organization.
Popular holiday science show takes to the airwaves
The ever-popular holiday lecture of chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri will once again play to a sold-out house this weekend, Dec. 2-3.
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Almanac
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Asia conference invites thoughtful dialogue
Michael Penn, associate editor of On Wisconsin magazine, reported on the groundbreaking Asia 2000 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The international gathering aimed to promote closer relationships among Asian friends of UW–Madison and to increase awareness of the vision for the future of the university.
Calendar highlights
Beauty as a relative concept Artist Larry Kirkwood plans conducts a gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in the Porter Butts…
Events Bulletin
Learning Music Classes for Adults Continuing Studies is offering a wide selection of music courses for adults starting in February. Topics…
For the Record
Policies and procedures Act 11 Information Sessions Employee Compensation and Benefits Services is sponsoring informational sessions on the provisions of Act…
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…
News in Brief
NOTABLE Badgers headed to Sun Bowl The university will receive 8,000 tickets for the Sun Bowl scheduled Friday, Dec. 29,…
Alcohol-free events abound around campus on weekends
It's Friday night, and there's plenty to do and see, from sports to music to movies and more. Wisconsin Week photographers Jeff Miller and Stephanie Judge captured a sampling of activities Nov. 17.
Housing staff member draws on her experience to help others
Reaching out is what Jean Fillner does par excellence for University Housing. She coordinates employee recruitment for Housing's custodial and food service operations. Her work is one reason Housing was named last year the best large employer in Dane County because of its minority hiring practices.
Recent Sightings
Check these moves It’s a longstanding spectacle amidst the hubbub of Memorial Union’s first floor: A pair of players quietly…
Around the world in 80 years
Jules Verne gave us the adventurous tale of traveling around the world in 80 days in boats, hot air balloons and automobiles. Herbert Howe, in contrast, figures that swimming around the globe has taken him nearly 80 years.
Departing Chancellor David Ward offers his insights on how far we’ve come and where we’re going
Chancellor David Ward will be returning to the faculty this January after nearly eight years as chancellor. In this special section of Wisconsin Week, we take a look back and a look ahead, beginning with these remarks from the chancellor.
Who Knew?
Q. Why are the green emergency phones on campus being replaced? A. The university has adopted a new type of phone as…
Devoted to the institution: Wiley starts Jan. 1 as 27th leader
John D. Wiley, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, will become chancellor Jan. 1. Wiley will be UW–Madison's 27th leader, succeeding David Ward, who announced in March that he would step down as chancellor at the end of 2000 after nearly eight years in that position.
Wiley looks forward to new role as chancellor
He chuckles, thinks for a moment, then answers, "What have I gotten myself into?" So says Provost John Wiley when asked about his first reaction to being offered the unique and prestigious opportunity to become the next UW–Madison chancellor.