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Search begins for information technology director
The search and screen committee for the director of the Division of Information Technology has been appointed by Provost John Wiley.
Film fest shapes up
Independent filmmakers and restored prints from the Motion Picture Academy archives will highlight a festival of cinema April 29-May 1 at the university.
UW-Madison picked for black grad student conference
UW-Madison will host the 12th Annual Black Graduate Student Conference March 29-April 2 next year.
Racine student receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
Jonathan R. Welch, a senior from Racine pursuing an individual major in health and society, is one of 79 university students from across the nation who have been selected as 1999 Truman Scholars.
Ping Chong lecture: Vampires, doppelgangers and aliens
Performance artist Ping Chong will present an illustrated lecture this evening about his work. The talk is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. tonight at the Margaret H'Doubler Performing Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.
Impulse buying still prevails in grocery stores
Two university professors have found that consumers are shopping much as they did 30 years ago: Whether shoppers have lists or not, impulse buying represents the majority of purchases.
Teaching from Twain to Twinkies
Dale Bauer, professor of English and women's studies, keeps her students tuned in to her Major American Novelists course with innovative approaches like Jeopardy Day and Groundhog Day.
Symposium to be held on diversity in law teaching”
The UW–Madison Law School will host a symposium on Diversity in Law Teaching this weekend, in conjunction with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of William H. Hastie Fellowship Program.
Three finalists named for engineering dean post
A search committee recommended to Chancellor David Ward on Friday (April 23) three finalists for dean of the UW–Madison College of Engineering.
Eugene Cameron, expert on minerals, lunar samples, dies
Funeral services are scheduled Saturday, April 24, for Eugene N. Cameron, an authority on economic geology and a pioneer of optical methods for the study of minerals, including those returned to Earth from the moon by the Apollo astronauts.
Forums planned on campus natural areas
The UW Arboretum Committee Planning Task Force on Campus Natural Areas plans to hold several forums for campus and public input on planning for the campus natural areas.
Environmental news from UW–Madison
In recognition of Earth Day, here are some examples of UW–Madison research that focuses on environmentally friendly practices.
Fertilizer run-off threatens long-term balance of lakes
Fertilizer run-off threatens long-term balance of lakes" A new university study of what happens to all the agricultural run-off pouring into Lake Mendota suggests it could literally take centuries for the lake to regain its natural chemical balance.
Journalism school to honor distinguished alumni
Journalists at the forefront of print and broadcast media, public information and mass communications education will be honored Friday, April 23 by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Honor society to induct 125 high-achieving students
The UW–Madison chapter of the nation's leading honorary society, Phi Beta Kappa, will induct 125 students Saturday, April 24.
Barnett lectures on upcoming Israeli elections tonight
Michael Barnett, chair of the UW–Madison International Relations Program, will lecture on the upcoming Israeli elections and how they may affect the peace process in the Middle East.
‘Passions prevail’ in modern dance performance
Two guest artists from New York, Sean Curran and Pat Catterson, headline the UW Dance Program's spring faculty concert. 'When Passions Prevail' is scheduled April 22-24 at 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall.
Art students create ‘Chairs for Chairity’
Among the 40 artists presenting original chairs for auction at the Madison Art Center's first-ever "Chairs for Chairity" fundraiser Thursday, April 22, will be 21 UW–Madison art students and their instructor, Jim Dietz.
WAA ‘Day on Campus’ May 7 at Monona Terrace
The Wisconsin Alumni Association's 39th annual "Day on Campus." includes continuing education presentations by six UW–Madison professors, a luncheon, and the opportunity to participate in the last day of the Chancellor's International Convocation.
Four UW–Madison faculty receive Hilldale Awards
Four UW–Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Hilldale Awards for major achievements in teaching, research and service.