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Photographer, author Szarkowski to speak Sept. 30
UW-Madison alumnus John Szarkowski, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. will give a free public lecture Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in L160 of the Elvehjem Museum of Art. Read More
Three rural sociologists receive national awards
Three UW–Madison rural sociologists were honored by the Rural Sociological Society at its 1999 annual meeting in Chicago in August. Read More
Author Joyce Carol Oates to visit campus
Joyce Carol Oates, doyenne of the American literary scene, will read from her work as part of a visit to UW–Madison Sept. 27-28. Read More
Lyall strongly urges budget passage
In a forceful address Tuesday, Sept. 21, UW System President Katharine Lyall strongly urged state lawmakers to pass the 1999-2001 budget. Read More
Lincoln statue restoration gets underway
Abraham Lincoln is getting some professional attention this week on Bascom Hill, and by Saturday he'll feel - or look - like a new man. His rejuvenation will come courtesy of Cameron Wilson, a nationally known art conservator based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Read More
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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 Timetable Correction As you may be aware, the Fall 1999-2000 Timetable lists incorrect dates for the spring semester… Read More
From his perch, campus planner sees all
Robert Hendricks, the university's assistant director for planning, for 33 years has played a key role in shaping the ever-changing landscape of the campus. Read More
Milestones
Appointed The Board of Regents approved the following appointments to named professorships at its September meeting: Laura Pincus Hartman to the… 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 Patrick Strickler Patrick Strickler named director of communications Patrick Strickler, a communications executive with more than 30 years… Read More
Recent Sightings by Jeff Miller
Getting ready for the hockey season, workers at the Kohl Center last week applied the motion “W” on a layer of ice. As… Read More
Residents extend stay courtesy of Arts Institute
In spring, students will have a chance to take a course on the history of photography from UW–Madison alumnus John Szarkowski, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Read More
WAA to celebrate retiring director’s career
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will celebrate the 40-year career of WAA's Executive Director Gayle M. Langer at the Monona Terrace Convention Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17. Read More
Handkerchief exhibit ‘nothing to sneeze at’
September, and all of Madison hovers on the brink of cold and flu season (not to mention the ongoing allergy onslaught). While it can provide no lasting relief, the Gallery of Design will offer an exhibition in keeping with the time of year. "Nothing to Sneeze At: Handkerchiefs Presented by the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection" will open Sunday, Oct. 3. Read More
Handkerchief samples (larger versions)
View larger versions of the handkerchiefs shown in the sotry about the Gallery of Design exhibit. Read More