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Milestones

February 1, 2000

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

Extending our range

February 1, 2000

It's an institution of higher academic learning, yes, but the university also ranks high in social and cultural action. Take last weekend, for example, when the campus hosted a half-dozen musical events ranging from international folk music to swing dance to the Rathskeller's late-night rock-n-roll. Read More

Newsmakers

February 1, 2000

(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the… Read More

News in brief

February 1, 2000

LEARNING Faculty, staff and students, as well as plants, bask indoors in the winter sunlight of the College of Agricultural and… Read More

Some pay raises approved; others still pending

February 1, 2000

Faculty and academic staff should see pay raises for this fiscal year by the beginning of April, university officials say. Read More

Professor applies knowledge to environmental problems

February 1, 2000

Glenn Chambliss, chair of the Department of Bacteriology, has lived a life that sounds like a Dickensian tale. Read More

PeopleSoft: We’ll work harder on records system

February 1, 2000

Meeting with university officials, PeopleSoft President Craig Conway reaffirmed that his company is committed to helping UW–Madison implement and run its students records software. Read More

Recent sightings by Jeff Miller

February 1, 2000

North by north weed Frost covers a thistle at the Arboretum’s Curtis Prairie during a recent winter day. Read More

UW-Madison faculty sabbaticals 2000-2001

February 1, 2000

At the December Board of Regents meeting, 2000-2001 sabbaticals were approved for the following UW–Madison faculty. Read More

Who Knew?

February 1, 2000

by Eileen Gilligan Q. Has Madison been experiencing earthquakes? A. “At first when it happened on Wednesday… Read More

Volunteer fair Feb. 8 offers service options

February 1, 2000

Interested in community service? Then stop by the Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Great Hall, Memorial Union. Read More

UW reduces Rose Bowl travel, spending

January 31, 2000

University officials are carrying out their commitment to reduce travel and expenses for the Rose Bowl this year, as detailed in a financial summary to be sent to the Athletic Board. Read More

UW tops in Peace Corps participation

January 28, 2000

Once again, the university is the No. 1 supplier of current Peace Corps volunteers in the nation. Read More

Governor proposes biotechnology initiative

January 27, 2000

In his State of the State message to the Legislature Jan. 26, Gov. Tommy Thompson revealed plans for a $317 million BioStar initiative to build a series of state-of-the-art research centers on campus. Read More

Seeds of growth: Book describes sharp upturn for high-tech firms

January 27, 2000

From compounds for gene therapy to promising new drugs for treating cancer and osteoporosis, the commercial prodigies of the university's research enterprise have altered the state's economic landscape, creating jobs and wealth that rival the contributions of Wisconsin's most important industries. Read More

Planners outline building priorities

January 26, 2000

The Campus Planning Committee has endorsed 10 building projects for 2001-03, including renovation of Chamberlin Hall and construction of a University Health Services building. Read More

Alternative Breaks marks 10 years

January 25, 2000

Alternative Breaks, a community service program that links students with volunteer activities around the country, will celebrate 10 years on campus Thursday, Feb. 3. Read More

Ward outlines next steps on sweatshop issue

January 25, 2000

In its ongoing effort to end the use of sweatshop labor, the university will maintain its provisional affiliation with the Fair Labor Association as it continues to evaluate the FLA and the Worker Rights Consortium. Read More

Pay plan approved

January 25, 2000

State lawmakers today unanimously approved average 5.2% annual pay increases for university faculty and academic staff. Read More

UW ranks in Forbes top 10

January 24, 2000

The university's School of Business ranked ninth in a national survey of business schools that provide the best bang for your buck. Read More