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Three examples of UIR-funded projects
Three examples of more than 200 projects funded by UIR grants that illustrate the leveraging of state money and the entrepreneurship of the university's research community. Read More
Latino film festival to debut this weekend
Film screenings and panel discussions will inaugurate a new Latino Film Festival on campus Nov. 5-6. Read More
‘On Writing Well’ author Zinsser to visit campus Nov. 9-10
Nationally recognized writing expert William Zinsser will visit campus Nov. 9-10 in a series of presentations for faculty and students in areas as diverse as English and engineering. Read More
Acclaimed illustrator Heo to speak
Culturally conscious illustrator Yumi Heo will talk about her work at a lecture Wednesday, Nov. 10, at UW–Madison. Read More
Report urges bigger university role in Greek system
The university should take a more active role with fraternities and sororities to improve the campus Greek system, a new report says. Read More
The sweet smell of success – and sweat
As Bucky Badger, Kevin Peterburs is one of the most popular figures on campus. Read More
Calendar briefs
Wisconsin Singers schedule show The Wisconsin Singers will present “A Night to Remember” at the Memorial Union Theater Friday and Saturday,… Read More
Capitol Capsules
Gov. Tommy Thompson signs the state budget in a ceremony Oct. 27 that was attended by Chancellor David Ward, left, and… Read More
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