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Undergraduate art gallery opens in Red Gym

November 16, 1998

With the opening of the Red Gym, a new gallery space for student exhibits has been created.

Naturalist Matthiessen to speak on writing

November 16, 1998

Peter Matthiessen, a naturalist, explorer, and award-winning author, will give a free public lecture about writing this month as part of the University Lectures Committee series.

Education Week observance features talk on standards

November 13, 1998

Academic standards, literacy and get-tough approaches to troubled schools are themes for the School of Education's second annual observance of American Education Week, Nov. 16-21.

Journalists to discuss local reporting of global issues

November 13, 1998

The role of international news will be addressed during "From Shanghai to Sheboygan: Local Reporting on Global Issues," a conference to be held at UW–Madison today.

First business course offered on Internet

November 13, 1998

The School of Business is launching its first Internet course, a class on management fundamentals.

‘The Wisconsin boys’

November 13, 1998

They are some of Peru's most important government and legal officials. And they call themselves the Wisconsin Boys.

New web site focuses on parenthood

November 12, 1998

A new UW–Madison Web site examines the fundamental nature of the parent-child relationship in society.

Program to boost undergrad research

November 11, 1998

A new trend is emerging: providing research opportunities for beginning students. UW–Madison will move in this direction starting this spring, with its new Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.

UW chemist enters a clash of corporate titans

November 10, 1998

As far as epic battles go, UW–Madison chemist Charles Casey's work this summer on a high-stakes legal battle between Dow Chemical and Exxon Corp. falls in the realm of Goliath vs. Goliath.

Grant funds study with community organizations

November 10, 1998

A two-year federal grant will help a team of UW–Madison researchers join forces with community organizations in Dane County to identify the service needs of women with substance abuse and mental health problems who are victims of violence.

UW prof to show ‘Wright’ stuff on PBS documentary this week

November 10, 1998

UW-Madison professor William Cronon will share his insight into the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture in Ken Burns' upcoming documentary on the architect.

Africana project awarded $173,000

November 10, 1998

The General Library System will help the African Studies Program preserve its slide, photograph and video collections through a National Leadership Grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Golf course development study finds surprises

November 6, 1998

Stephen Malpezzi, a real estate professor in the School of Business, has developed a statistical model explaining the demand for golf based on economic and demographic variables.

Wisconsin scientists culture elusive embryonic stem cells

November 6, 1998

The dream of one day being able to grow in the laboratory an unlimited amount of human tissues for transplantation is one step closer to reality.

Observatory Dr. closures begin Nov. 9

November 6, 1998

Due to the Bascom Hall Fire Protection and Water Project currently in progress, there will be no thru traffic over Bascom Hill (between Park St. and Charter St.) for approximately one month.

5.2% pay hike sought

November 6, 1998

Faculty, academic taff and UW executives would get pay increases averaging 5.25 percent each of the next two years under a pay plan proposed this week by UW System President Katharine Lyall.

Regents face choice on student fee use

November 6, 1998

UW System leaders plan to decide this week how to respond to a federal appeals court ruling that prohibits UW–Madison from using mandatory student fees to finance political groups opposed by some students.

Law School open house Nov. 10

November 6, 1998

A first in the UW Law School's 130-year history will take place Nov. 10 when the school sponsors an open house for prospective students.

ROTC events mark Veterans Day beginning Saturday

November 6, 1998

The observation of Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11 will be marked by several events involving the ROTC programs at UW–Madison.

Embryonic Stem Cell Fact Sheet

November 5, 1998

Embryonic stem cell facts