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Capitol Capsules
Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of… Read More
Group may lead diversity effort
The proposed structure of a committee to oversee the university's diversity efforts will continue to be a topic of discussion when the Faculty Senate meets next month. Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Class computer training The Student Peer Training program offers free computer training for registered UW–Madison students. SPT also… Read More
For the record
Policies and procedures Pesticide Use Policy In accordance with the university’s storm-water permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to… Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
News in brief
COMMUNITY Scalia speaks at Law School Using a combination of earnest rhetoric and humor, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia… Read More
Photo portfolio: UW Day
UW-Madison was a major presence at the recent "UW Day" at Monona Terrace Convention Center, where an estimated 2,000 guests celebrated the UW System and the contributions it makes to the state as an economic, educational and cultural resource. Read More
Where math and music share common denominator
Could it be that the same analytical tools mathematicians use to negotiate algebraic problems can help musicians enhance their own and audiences' understanding of the abstract concepts embedded in Bach? According to Christopher Taylor, internationally renowned concert pianist, sometime mathematician and newly appointed assistant professor of piano performance, rigorous intellectual analysis is the heart of both disciplines. Read More
Jeff Langer: From fighter cockpit to campus podium
You're high in the wild blue yonder, going about your business of learning to fly a military jet, when suddenly you goof up. At that precarious moment, what kind of instructor would you rather have in the seat behind you -- a "screamer" who makes your helmet ring, or someone who can coolly talk you through it? Read More
Recent sightings
Bucky behind bars? No, it’s just another in our series of views of that Gothic palace, the University Club, where… Read More
TALS prepares graduate students for faculty role
Teaching and Learning Scholarship, a new certificate program at UW–Madison, is a campuswide interdisciplinary program that's on a mission: to strengthen the preparation of graduate students for the dramatically changing academic workplace of the 21st century. And it does that by enriching their capacity to be effective teachers and faculty members. Read More
UW students to present dance and video works
Original choreography and multimedia works by University dance students will be featured in the upcoming Spring Student Concert sponsored by the Dance Program. Read More
Wisconsin astronomers acquire Kitt Peak telescope
Working through the WIYN consortium, astronomers from UW–Madison and three other UW System schools - UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Whitewater - have entered into an agreement with the National Optical Astronomical Observatories to acquire and operate a 0.9-meter telescope atop Kitt Peak, Ariz. Read More
Exhibition illustrates history of human ecology
Rima Apple, professor human ecology, is coordinator of "'Brides' Course' or Professional Training," an exhibition of archival photos and historic artifacts tracing the School of Human Ecology's inception and development. The exhibition opens March 19 in the UW–Madison Gallery of Design. Read More
Scientists explore connections to visual art
"Art/Science: Exploring the Connections," an exhibit featuring photography of Russia by university scientists James Will and Vicktoria Danilova, runs through June 12 at Promega Corp., a biopharmaceutical and technology company, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg. Read More
Nobel laureate to speak
GŸnter Blobel won a Nobel Prize for his pioneering research on the inner workings of the cell, but when he visits the university this month, he'll discuss another of his passions -- restoring the historic German city of Dresden. Read More
Hospital union ratifies new contract
Members of the union representing support staff and certain health technology workers have voted to approve a contract agreement with UW Hospital and Clinics. Read More
Summer WUD coordinators needed
Now is the time for students to apply for one of five volunteer positions as a summer coordinator for the Wisconsin Union Directorate. Read More
Wisconsin Film Festival adds to schedule
The 2001 Wisconsin Film Festival has added to its program March 29-April 1, just in time for advance single ticket sale sales that began today, March 16. Read More