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Student computer ownership increases

August 26, 1999

A survey of UW–Madison students finds a substantial increase in computer ownership, especially among undergraduates.

New program engineers better health

August 26, 1999

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

August 26, 1999

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

August 25, 1999

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

August 25, 1999

Flora and flight at the UW Arboretum…

Students move in to residence halls this weekend

August 25, 1999

About 7,000 students will move into university residence halls beginning this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28.

Arctic adventurer to speak at convocation

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

Games room: Cued for fun Students take advantage of the half-price pool on a recent afternoon in the recently remodeled…

Almanac

August 24, 1999

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…

Milestones

August 24, 1999

Honored Seymour Abrahamson, professor emeritus of zoology, received the third order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan in May for his…

Advances

August 24, 1999

Student welcome planned

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

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

August 24, 1999

The following faculty and academic staff have been granted emeritus status. Years of service are listed for each: Jaafar K. Al-Abdulla, adjunct…

While you were out

August 24, 1999

Were you away this summer, or just on the Terrace a lot? Here's some of what you might have missed during the past few months at UW–Madison.

Who knew?

August 24, 1999

Q. Is there really a radio station in Radio Hall? A. No, not any more, but communication is still at…