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English professor masters art of interdisciplinary study
An indirect but critical connection exists between Madison's Spaightwood Gallery and the last cigarettes Andrew and Sonja Weiner ever smoked.
La Follette Institute revives brainstorming between legislators and faculty
The La Follette Institute Policy Forums returned March 3 when a small group of faculty, staff and students met over dinner with interested legislators to discuss information technology policy, including issues of electronic commerce, archival retrieval and privacy.
Taste testers select sesquicentennial ice cream
"Praise to Thee, Our Almond Mocha" took first place today (Monday, March 29) in a taste test of 10 flavors vying for the ice cream that will help mark UW–Madison's 150th anniversary.
Internet2 connection speeds data transfer
The university's connection to Internet2 is up and running.
Yu wins chemistry award
Hyuk Yu, the Eastman-Kodak and Stockmayer Professor of Chemistry, has won the Award for Distinguished Service in Advancement of Polymer Science from the Society of Polymer Science in Japan.
Film festival scheduled at UW–Madison
Three independent filmmakers and restored prints from the Motion Picture Academy archives will highlight a festival of cinema April 29-May 1 at UW–Madison.
Former JAMA editor to address medical editing
George Lundberg, former editor-in-chief of The Journal of the American Medical Association, will speak on "The Ethics of Medical Editing" from 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, March 29, at 1100 Grainger Hall.
Study: Pharmacist demand reflects aging population
America's burgeoning elderly population, which is using sophisticated drug therapies in record quantities, has helped make highly educated pharmacists one of the hottest commodities in health care.
Eight named professorships announced
The UW System Board of Regents this month approved the appointments of eight UW–Madison faculty to named professorships effective July 1.
Asian American film directors visit campus
Four Asian American filmmakers will bring their most recent works to campus March 27-28.
Arts Institute honors outstanding campus artists
Artists drawn from the ranks of UW–Madison faculty, along with a graduate student, will be honored with awards coordinated by the UW–Madison Arts Institute.
LeMoine, Mosse memorials set
Two separate memorials have been planned to honor the lives of Fannie Lemoine and George Mosse.
Chancellor’s statement regarding NCAA Mar. 24, 1999 ruling
The following is a statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor David Ward concerning today's release of a ruling from the NCAA on the administration of certain athletically related funds and supplemental pay at UW–Madison.
Experts to debate social security reform
A panel of speakers will present several viewpoints about reforming the nation's social security system Wednesday, March 24.
Student choreographers present ‘Dissecting the Tutu’
Student choreographers in the UW–Madison Dance Program will present a concert, "Dissecting the Tutu," March 25-27.
Internet Scout director to appear on WISC-TV 3
Susan Calcari, director of the Internet Scout Project, is scheduled to be interviewed live on WISC-TV Channel 3's "Live At Five" evening news show Wednesday, March 24th at 5:10 p.m.
Retiring McGown nurtured Research Park from concept to maturity
Set to retire on June 30, Wayne McGown says his experience as both an early planner and long-term director of the University Research Park will be a particularly satisfying memory.
Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries sale offers 15,000 books
Nearly 15,000 books on a wide range of subjects will be on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries scheduled March 24-27.
University Opera performs ‘La Calisto’
This spring's University Opera production of Francesco Cavalli's "La Calisto," to be staged March 25 and 27, will be a showcase for many developing opera singers on campus.
Symposium examines future of agricultural biotechnology
What does the future hold for food safety, animal health, plant genomics and crop management? What role will biotechnology play in these changes? A symposium at Memorial Union Thursday, April 1 will explore these and related topics.