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Events to celebrate Freedom Summer
The life of former UW–Madison student Andrew Goodman, who was murdered in the summer of 1964 in Mississippi while working to ensure voter registration for African Americans, will be memorialized April 10-11 on campus.
Team finds cell gene that helps viruses multiply
Working with a virus introduced into a yeast, UW–Madison scientists have found a cellular gene that is commandeered by the virus to help it multiply.
U.S. News ranks graduate programs
The university earned several high rankings in the 2000 rating of graduate programs scheduled for release Friday, March 31, by U.S. News & World Report.
Business professor named SEC economist
Mark Ready of the business faculty has been named chief economist of the Securities and Exchange Commission and director of the SEC Office of Economic Analysis.
Parallel Press releases new poetry chapbook
'A Visionary's Company,' by Madison author Rick Hilles, is the newest chapbook from Parallel Press, an imprint of the UW–Madison libraries.
Douglas named cardiology chief at hospital
Pamela S. Douglas has joined the UW Hospital and Clinics and the UW Medical School as the new chief of cardiology in the department of medicine.
Biologists focus on weed/crop competition
At one time, weeding was a tedious, backbreaking part of farm work. Today it's a tedious, backbreaking part of research. Just ask Jed Colquhoun, Shawn Conley or Mike Moechnig.
Scientists take ecological approach to weeds
UW-Madison researchers have begun a new effort to understand weed-crop competition. When completed, the research will help Wisconsin growers manage weeds more efficiently and reduce their reliance on herbicides.
Conference to tackle Latina issues
Issues of the workplace, sexual identity, the arts, education and more will be under discussion from the standpoint of Latina women April 1 at the university.
Lilith computer fair planned Friday
Madison middle school students, most of whom are girls attending after-school computer clubs, will participate in the third annual Lilith Computer Fair on Friday, March 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations on campus.
Pre-game pep rally planned in Indianapolis
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will hold a pre-game pep rally for Badger basketball fans in the atrium area of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Indianapolis from 3-4:30 p.m. EST Saturday.
Athletics updates Final Four ticket allocation
The university today, March 30, further outlined its travel plans and ticket distribution for this weekend's NCAA Final Four tournament.
Campus hosts Final Four celebrations
Fans who can't make it to Indianapolis Saturday, April 1, or are just tired of squinting at a shoebox-sized television can watch the Final Four and join the excitement at the Memorial Union Rathskeller or Union South.
Battle of the mascots rages on
In a sidelight, ESPN's online battle of the mascots is heating up. ESPN users are determining which mascots advance to the title round and which ones hang their furry heads in shame.
Remember time difference, daylight switch
Fans traveling to Indiana for this weekend's Final Four should note that most of the Hoosier state, including Indianapolis, follows Eastern Standard Time all year. That means the UW-Michigan State semifinal game will tip off in Indianapolis at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, Indianapolis time. Fans watching or listening to the game in Wisconsin should tune in at 4:42 p.m. Saturday.
Dean of Students finalists to visit
Two of four finalists for the dean of students position will visit with students and others on campus next week, university officials say.
Final Four news and information
Stories and surrounding the Badger's trip to the Final Four.
Two faculty receive Sloan Fellowships
Two faculty members, mathematician Eleny-Nicoleta Ionel and economist Yuichi Kitamura, have been awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships.
Energy expert to speak
Are higher oil prices a temporary blip, or will they be a fact of life in the 21st century? Christopher Flavin of the Worldwatch Institute offers his view in a free public lecture Thursday, April 6.
University Bay marsh fire planned today
Weather permitting, a prescribed burn for sections of the 1918 Marsh (part of University Bay Marsh) will get under way this morning, March 29, university officials say.