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A multi-channel satellite image composite of Hurricane Floyd
A multi-channel satellite image composite of Hurricane Floyd.
Nominations sought for dean of students
The search to hire a new dean of students at the university is progressing. The 15-member search and screen committee formed this summer by Chancellor David Ward is accepting applications and nominations for the position until Friday, Oct. 1.
Student computer ownership increases
A survey of UW–Madison students finds a substantial increase in computer ownership, especially among undergraduates.
New program engineers better health
Biomedical engineering, a new department in the College of Engineering beginning this fall, might be the university's most diverse department.
Study details genetic basis of aging — and how it might be delayed
Scientists at UW–Madison have, for the first time, profiled specific genetic changes during the aging of experimental animals, a discovery that could aid work to extend life span and preserve health.
Grant boosts UW child care
The university will use a new $247,200 federal grant to provide campus-based infant and toddler care for low-income student parents.
Recent sightings by Jeff Miller
Flora and flight at the UW Arboretum…
Students move in to residence halls this weekend
About 7,000 students will move into university residence halls beginning this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28.
Arctic adventurer to speak at convocation
Author and Arctic explorer Alvah Simon will speak at this year's Chancellor's Convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. in the Kohl Center. Hosted by Chancellor David Ward, the event is an official welcome to the university for new students, but all students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend. No tickets are required.
Manager says ISIS project completion in sight
Ron Niendorf, who's in charge of implementing a new campus records system, knows something about big changes. A decade ago, Niendorf shepherded the successful implementation of touchtone registration in 1987-88. Now Niendorf and other top computing officials are in the spotlight again with ISIS, the computerized records system that is moving down the track as campus officials shift from implementing the system to further stabilizing it.
News in brief
Games room: Cued for fun Students take advantage of the half-price pool on a recent afternoon in the recently remodeled…
Almanac
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Milestones
Honored Seymour Abrahamson, professor emeritus of zoology, received the third order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan in May for his…
Student welcome planned
More than 5,600 freshmen and 1,100 transfer students are expected to join about 30,000 returning students starting this weekend, and dozens of events are planned to help the new students feel welcome.
Events Bulletin
Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public sector. Topics…
News hires, tenure awards and promotions
Recently hired faculty Here is a list of recently hired faculty, along with faculty who will join the university this coming academic year: Alarid,…
Recent appointments
Eric Hansen, a former member of the U.S. National Team, is the new head coach for UW–Madison’s men’s and women’s swimming teams. An assistant…
Administrative posts change hands over summer
A number of administrative appointments were made over the summer. Here’s a rundown of the changes in the ranks: Steven A.
Faculty and staff retirements
The following faculty and academic staff have been granted emeritus status. Years of service are listed for each: Jaafar K. Al-Abdulla, adjunct…