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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.
Governor proposes biotechnology initiative
In his State of the State message to the Legislature Jan. 26, Gov. Tommy Thompson revealed plans for a $317 million BioStar initiative to build a series of state-of-the-art research centers on campus.
Seeds of growth: Book describes sharp upturn for high-tech firms
From compounds for gene therapy to promising new drugs for treating cancer and osteoporosis, the commercial prodigies of the university's research enterprise have altered the state's economic landscape, creating jobs and wealth that rival the contributions of Wisconsin's most important industries.
Planners outline building priorities
The Campus Planning Committee has endorsed 10 building projects for 2001-03, including renovation of Chamberlin Hall and construction of a University Health Services building.
Alternative Breaks marks 10 years
Alternative Breaks, a community service program that links students with volunteer activities around the country, will celebrate 10 years on campus Thursday, Feb. 3.
Ward outlines next steps on sweatshop issue
In its ongoing effort to end the use of sweatshop labor, the university will maintain its provisional affiliation with the Fair Labor Association as it continues to evaluate the FLA and the Worker Rights Consortium.
Pay plan approved
State lawmakers today unanimously approved average 5.2% annual pay increases for university faculty and academic staff.