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UW geologist nets prestigious Packard Fellowship
Basil Tikoff, an assistant professor of geology and geophysics, is one of 24 U.S. scholars awarded a 1999 Packard Fellowship. Read More
UW student addresses international ocean scientists
The world's ocean scientists can learn a lot from the humble lakes of the Midwest, and a UW–Madison student has been asked to teach them. Read More
Online science course based on The Why Files announced
A new online science course in geology based on the content of the popular Why Files Web site promises to draw sciencephobes like claim jumpers to a gold strike. Read More
University Theatre, Madison Rep to premiere collaboration
The real world is one tiger of a teacher. Thanks to an inaugural collaboration between the university and the Madison Repertory Theatre, 11 students are discovering or deepening their acquaintance with the real world of the working theater. Read More
Construction will reroute traffic at hospital
Beginning November 18, expansion of the pediatric intensive care unit at UW Children's Hospital and the addition of new operating rooms will change traffic patterns outside UW Hospital and Clinics. Read More
Living wage symposium scheduled Nov. 18-21
The university, as part of a task force of several large universities, is hosting an educational symposium to study the living wage and international labor standards issues, especially as they concern the university apparel industry. Read More
Rapier skill enhances UW student actors’ job appeal
Paul Dennhardt, a faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Drama and a master of theatrical sword fighting, improves the market value of the students who pick up a sword under his tutelage. Read More
Memorial service, funeral set for Houze, Webster
Dean of Students Mary Rouse announced late Tuesday plans for memorial services for Dylan Houze and Heather Webster, who were killed Sunday evening in a car accident on I-90 in northern Illinois. Read More
Calendar briefs
Russian folk orchestra to perform on campus The university’s Russian Folk Orchestra will present its first solo concert Saturday, Dec. 4, at 7… Read More
Capitol Capsules
Fighting ‘brain drain’ A recent hearing on how to attract and keep knowledge workers in Wisconsin drew some ideas from UW… Read More
Badgers heading back to Rose Bowl; Dayne clinches rushing record
The Wisconsin football team clinched its 11th Big Ten Championship in UW history and a trip to the Rose Bowl with a 41-3 win over Iowa Nov. 13 at Camp Randall Stadium. Tailback Ron Dayne rushed for 216 yards in the win, becoming the NCAA all-time leading rusher with 6,397 yards. Read More
Weather watchers on wheels
"Doppler on Wheels," a state-of-the-art radar platform used primarily to study severe weather, is at the university this week in support of Atmospheric Science 401, a radar meteorology course in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public… Read More
For the Record
Policies and procedures Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Standards of Conduct: In a good faith effort to comply with… Read More
Reception recognizes academic staff award recipients
A Madison Academic Staff Association reception Thursday, Nov. 18 in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center honors the 1999 winners of the Academic Staff and Student Personnel Association Awards. Read More
Milestones
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
Newsmakers
(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
COMMUNITY New university calendar captures memorable campus images This photo of cheerleaders at a UW–Madison basketball game is among14 full-color… Read More
Recent sightings
¡Que dia otonal mas caliente y esplendido! Spanish teaching assistant Chris Schulenburg, standing, takes advantage of yet another unexpectedly pleasant day —… Read More