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Conservator to describe Abe’s cleaning
The well-known statue of Abraham Lincoln at UW–Madison is about to be cleaned for the first time, because Abe's the worse for wear after sitting on Bascom Hill for 90 years. Cameron Wilson, a professional conservator from New York City, will lead an informal on-site discussion of his Abe-cleaning work at noon Thursday, Sept. 23.
Amasino receives Alexander von Humboldt Award
Richard M. Amasino, a plant molecular biologist in the Department of Biochemistry, has been named the recipient of the 1999 Alexander von Humboldt Award.
Lecture series to examine Jewish Holocaust
Aspects of memory, education and community will occupy the 1999 Jewish Heritage Lecture Series, sponsored by the George K. Mosse/Laurence A. Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies at UW–Madison.
WPT’s “30-Second Candidate” wins Emmy
"The 30-Second Candidate," a documentary made for PBS by Wisconsin Public Television, won a national News and Documentary Emmy Award presented by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Sept. 8 in New York City.
One-of-a-kind fusion experiment comes online
A team of university engineers managed an improbable scientific coup this summer, completing a new fusion research device with surplus property, ingenuity and a small army of Wisconsin companies.
UW student handbooks gain national recognition
Two handbooks designed to guide UW–Madison students through the sometimes complicated maze of academic life have been cited as among the best in the nation by the National Academic Advising Association.
UW joins national campaign against binge drinking
A national campaign aimed at raising public awareness of the dangers of high-risk binge drinking by young people is being launched Friday, Sept. 10, with full-page advertisements appearing in dozens of newspapers around the country and a web site providing information about binge drinking on college campuses.
Symposium spotlights ecological disaster, recovery
One of this nation's biggest environmental mishaps will be the subject of the keynote address at the Ecology Group's Fifth Annual Ecology Symposium Sept. 16-17 in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State
Multimedia performer plans dance program visit
Ron Pellegrino, a leading multimedia performance artist and electronic arts pioneer, will be in residence at the Dance Program Sept. 13-18, presenting two public performances and leading other programs for students and faculty.
New book offers view of 1969 conflict between academic freedom and racial justice
A new book by Donald Downs, professor of political science, chronicles the clash of two principles that many universities espouse: academic freedom and racial justice.
Intercollege undergraduate biology major debuts
Tapping into diverse biological landscape of UW–Madison is now far easier for the undergraduate as the first broad-based, intercollege biology major in the history of the university debuts this semester.
University Theatre season to highlight collaborations
Forging new connections -- and taking existing relationships in new directions -- will characterize the 1999-2000 University Theatre season.
UT season opener offers cast member second chance
The police blotter for July 12 no doubt records the nasty motorcycle spill of Wini Froelich, MFA candidate in acting. The mishap broke Froelich's leg in two places. While the prognosis foresees complete recovery, the operative word is "eventually."
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Events bulletin
Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public…
Extension chancellor to retire
Albert J. Beaver, interim chancellor of UW-Extension since 1997 and one of the UW System's most senior administrators, plans to retire next year.
For the record
Policies and procedures Anti-Discrimination Training This fall UW–Madison will offer training for Teaching Assistants and Program/Project Assistants focusing on diversity, discrimination…
Ivy tower: Shoots climb Carillon, swath other sites
Most of the ivy you see on UW–Madison buildings is either Boston or English ivy. Both typically have glossy green leaves with three to five lobes and inky-black berries. At UW–Madison, the leaves turn a soft burgundy in autumn and in milder climes stay evergreen.
Milestones
Appointed Michael Johnson has joined the men’s soccer team as an assistant coach. For the last six years, he has been…