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Douglas named cardiology chief at hospital

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Biologists focus on weed/crop competition

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Scientists take ecological approach to weeds

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Conference to tackle Latina issues

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Lilith computer fair planned Friday

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Pre-game pep rally planned in Indianapolis

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Athletics updates Final Four ticket allocation

March 30, 2000

The university today, March 30, further outlined its travel plans and ticket distribution for this weekend's NCAA Final Four tournament. Read More

Campus hosts Final Four celebrations

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Battle of the mascots rages on

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Remember time difference, daylight switch

March 30, 2000

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. Read More

Dean of Students finalists to visit

March 30, 2000

Two of four finalists for the dean of students position will visit with students and others on campus next week, university officials say. Read More

Final Four news and information

March 30, 2000

Stories and surrounding the Badger's trip to the Final Four. Read More

Two faculty receive Sloan Fellowships

March 29, 2000

Two faculty members, mathematician Eleny-Nicoleta Ionel and economist Yuichi Kitamura, have been awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships. Read More

Energy expert to speak

March 29, 2000

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. Read More

University Bay marsh fire planned today

March 29, 2000

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. Read More

List of licensee contract terminated

March 29, 2000

Eight licensed manufacturers have been terminated by the university for failing to disclose the locations of their factories. Read More

University severs eight licensee contracts

March 29, 2000

The university announced today, March 29, that it has terminated the contracts of eight licensed manufacturers for not disclosing the locations of their factories. Read More

Times’ Johnson to be writer in residence

March 28, 2000

George Johnson, a prolific, award-winning New York Times science writer and author, has been named a Science Writer in Residence for the spring of 2000. Read More

Nelson to receive Law School award

March 28, 2000

Former Wisconsin governor and U.S. Sen. Gaylord A. Nelson is the latest recipient of the Law School's Distinguished Service Award. Read More

Chang receives top materials science honor

March 28, 2000

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society has awarded its top honor for leadership in the field to UW–Madison engineer Y. Austin Chang. Read More