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A climate scientist applies computer models to his life
At the university, Jonathan Foley makes computer models to study what might happen if the human economy continues to emit greenhouse gases. Like hundreds of other climate scientists, he is deeply worried about global warming. Unlike most scientists, he carries that worry into his personal life. 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 Applications For Speakers The University Lectures Committee is accepting applications for the 1999-2000 academic year from departments, academic… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Lynette M. Korenic was appointed director of the Kohler Art Library, located in the Elvehjem Museum, Sept. 1. She replaces… 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
LEADERSHIP New university calendar captures memorable campus images This photo of ducks in the the UW–Madison Arboretum is among14 full-color… Read More
Fruits of inspiration: Recent WARF patents
During the past 75 years, WARF has built a reputation on some high-powered patents. Here's a sampling of a promising new generation of patents, in various stages of development by WARF. Read More
Recent sightings
Up a tree Spencer Cronk, a university sophomore, goes out on a limb near one of the lakeshore residence halls on a… Read More
University to review sweatshop monitoring proposals
A student-drafted proposal to end sweatshops is a "viable option" for the university to consider, Chancellor David Ward says. Read More
Elvehjem retrospective samples Wilde’s world
A master of oil painting and silverpoint drawing, retired UW–Madison artist John Wilde is one of Wisconsin's most respected artists. Now the first full-scale retrospective of Wilde's work, "Wildeworld: The Art of John Wilde," has been organized by the Elvehjem Museum of Art and debuts this month. Read More
Checking tree stands improves hunter safety
As hunters head for the woods this fall, UW Hospital officials remind them: Tree stands can be a valuable tool for deer hunters, but they have the potential to cause a serious accident. Read More
Infant care program to celebrate opening
The Office of Campus Child Care will celebrate the opening of a new infant care program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 9. Read More
American Education Week event features James Comer
A speech by school reformer James Comer, a professor of child psychiatry at Yale University, will cap American Education Week activities sponsored by the School of Education. Read More
Drug shows promise in fighting brain tumors
Early results from an ongoing cancer drug study shows that a new agent, Xcytrin , demonstrates a high response rate and is well-tolerated in patients with brain metastases - brain tumors that originate from cancer in another part of the body. Read More
Klemme named CALS extension dean
Richard Klemme, professor of agricultural and applied economics and director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, has been named associate dean for agriculture and natural resources extension, a joint position between the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Cooperative Extension. Read More
Teresa Smith to head oncology nursing services
Teresa D. Smith has been named the program director for oncology nursing services at UW Hospital and Clinics. Read More
Cooperative leader Torgerson honored at library dedication
UW-Madison's Center for Cooperatives Library, which recently joined the Taylor-Hibbard Library in Taylor Hall, was officially dedicated as the Truman Torgerson Cooperative Collection in a ceremony held there Friday, Oct. 15. Read More
Finalists named for UW–Madison technology post
Four finalists have been named in the search for a new director of the Division of Information Technology and campus chief information officer. Read More
College Library holds pumpkin contest
UW-Madison College Library staff members are offering a $60 reward to students for guessing the weight of a massive pumpkin. Read More