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Biotechnology disciplines rank among nation’s best
Several UW–Madison biotechnology-related departments are ranked among the nation’s best. Graduate programs in biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular and general genetics, chemistry, computer science and biostatistics…
Ethicists provide insights on biotechnology advances
As biologists press toward a greater fundamental understanding of the basis of life, ethical conundrums trail in their wake. From the ability to screen for genetic predisposition to disease to the creation of genetically altered foods, a host of ethical dilemmas has surfaced for society to contend with.
Campus is home to national bioscience leaders
Here are just a few examples of the many leading figures in bioscience research who work at UW–Madison.
Calendar briefs
Beadwork on display “Beads, Body and Soul: Art and Light in the Yorùbá Universe” demonstrates why the Yorùbá have become renowned…
Capitol Capsules
Additional revenues predicted The Legislative Fiscal Bureau projects an additional $364.1 million in tax revenue will be available at the end…
Events Bulletin
Learning Music Classes More than a dozen continuing education music classes are offered this semester. Class topics, starting dates:…
For the Record
Policies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious…
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…
Extending our range
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.
Newsmakers
(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the…
News in brief
LEARNING Faculty, staff and students, as well as plants, bask indoors in the winter sunlight of the College of Agricultural and…
Some pay raises approved; others still pending
Faculty and academic staff should see pay raises for this fiscal year by the beginning of April, university officials say.
Professor applies knowledge to environmental problems
Glenn Chambliss, chair of the Department of Bacteriology, has lived a life that sounds like a Dickensian tale.
PeopleSoft: We’ll work harder on records system
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.
Recent sightings by Jeff Miller
North by north weed Frost covers a thistle at the Arboretum’s Curtis Prairie during a recent winter day.
UW-Madison faculty sabbaticals 2000-2001
At the December Board of Regents meeting, 2000-2001 sabbaticals were approved for the following UW–Madison faculty.
Who Knew?
by Eileen Gilligan Q. Has Madison been experiencing earthquakes? A. “At first when it happened on Wednesday…
Volunteer fair Feb. 8 offers service options
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.
UW reduces Rose Bowl travel, spending
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.
UW tops in Peace Corps participation
Once again, the university is the No. 1 supplier of current Peace Corps volunteers in the nation.