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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Final Four news and information
Stories and surrounding the Badger's trip to the Final Four. Read More
Two faculty receive Sloan Fellowships
Two faculty members, mathematician Eleny-Nicoleta Ionel and economist Yuichi Kitamura, have been awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
List of licensee contract terminated
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
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
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
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
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