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Final fall enrollment exceeds 40,600

October 26, 1999

The university has enrolled 40,610 students this fall, a 1.2 percent increase from the 40,109 students enrolled in fall 1998. The total… Read More

Biodiversity as insurance in the face of change

October 26, 1999

It has been a truism, long held by scientists, environmentalists and others, that biological diversity and the intricate, interdependent web of biological relationships it… Read More

Barbara Ehrenreich visits campus

October 26, 1999

Noted writer, essayist and wit Barbara Ehrenreich will lecture on campus Oct. 18 and 21. Ehrenreich will talk about “Carnival, Revolutions and… Read More

Expert to discuss DNA computing: Real or not?

October 26, 1999

An internationally known expert on DNA computing will discuss the basic ideas behind DNA computing, as well as key roadblocks to making DNA computing practical, during a campus lecture Wednesday, Nov. 3 Read More

Milker skills workshop set at Arlington Ag Research Station

October 25, 1999

A Milker Skills Workshop for dairy producers and dairy employees will be held Nov. 17-18, at the Arlington Agriculture Research Station. Read More

Grant funds research on disability access

October 25, 1999

UW-Madison's Trace Research and Development Center has received $3.37 million for a project to make standard telecommunications systems more accessible for people who are older or disabled. Read More

Grant meant to boost math enrollment, training

October 25, 1999

In an effort to boost the number of Americans pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics, the National Science Foundation has awarded the UW–Madison mathematics department a three-year, $1.5 million grant to enhance and broaden research and training opportunities for UW–Madison students. Read More

Sledge funeral scheduled Tuesday

October 25, 1999

A funeral is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 26, for George W. Sledge, a longtime administrator in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Sledge died Wednesday, Oct. 20, of cancer. He was 71 years old. Read More

Cramer memorial set for Thursday

October 25, 1999

A memorial for UW–Madison student George Joseph Cramer, Jr., who died Oct. 20, will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Alumni Lounge, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More

Food drive this week at Morgridge Center

October 25, 1999

With local food pantries running low, the Morgridge Center for Public Service is sponsoring a food drive through Monday, Nov. 1. Students, faculty and staff may drop off non-perishable food donations at the Morgridge Center, Room 154, 716 Langdon St., in the Red Gym, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More

Chilean legislator, activist to give human rights talk

October 22, 1999

Chilean legislator and human rights activist Juan Pablo Letelier will deliver the International Institute's Annual Human Rights Lecture Monday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m., in the Pyle Center's Lakeshore Room. Read More

Athletic plan: Keeping ‘Big Red’ in the black

October 22, 1999

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics plans to take significant measures to overcome its financial challenges and maintain its academic and athletic competitiveness. The measures outlined in the department's five-year financial plan have been carefully formulated by department staff over the past nine months and were presented at an Athletic Board meeting Friday, Oct. 22. Read More

Charles Luce receives Law School service award

October 22, 1999

Charles Luce, retired chief executive officer of Consolidated Edison, has received the UW Law School's 1999 Distinguished Service Award. Read More

Q&A: Ward explains Madison Initiative benefits

October 21, 1999

The chancellor says the Madison Initiative and overall university budget will provide students with improved educational and research opportunities; strengthen libraries and other services; and renovate buildings, among other things. Following are some questions and answers on the university budget from Chancellor David Ward. Read More

Temte awarded national grant by family physicians group

October 21, 1999

Jonathan L. Temte, a physician in the Department of Family Medicine, is one of eight doctors nationwide selected to receive an Advanced Research Training Grant from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Read More

Study: Bargaining doesn’t inhibit grad education

October 20, 1999

Collective bargaining with graduate assistants doesn't interfere with the faculty's ability to instruct and advise those students, says the first national empirical study of collective bargaining's effects on faculty-student relationships. Read More

Ada Deer to direct American Indian Studies

October 20, 1999

Ada Deer, former assistant secretary for Indian Affairs in the federal Department of the Interior, will become director of the American Indian Studies program in January. Read More