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Local poet’s collection published by UW library press
The newly created Parallel Press, an imprint of the UW–Madison General Library System, is publishing its second book, a collection of poetry by award-winning local poet Katherine Whitcomb titled "Hosannas." Read More
Satellite laser to take the pulse of West Antarctic Ice Sheet
By shining a laser from space onto the Antarctic and Greenland, scientists may soon peel away some of the mystery surrounding the fate of the massive ice sheets that, through natural fluctuation or human-induced climate change, could drastically alter the levels of the world's oceans. Read More
Medical school prepares doctors for practice in managed care settings
Most of tomorrow's physicians will find themselves working in some type of managed care setting, and the Medical School plans to ensure that doctors of the future are prepared to work in new practice environments. Read More
Coalition seeks to prepare a new generation of engineers
The university has joined six other academic institutions in the National Science Foundation Coalition, a program designed to better prepare future engineers. Read More
Student registration system advances another step
UW-Madison is making a major investment in information with a new $12 million student records system that organizers say will increase the access to and processing of information for students and staff. Read More
Faculty Senate limits speech code
In a move that could be followed by universities and colleges nationwide, the Faculty Senate voted Monday to essentially eliminate a controversial faculty speech code. Read More
Top economists offer insights at Economic Outlook: 1999-2000
Four top economists will present their insights and forecasts for the rest of 1999 and first quarter of 2000 at an executive briefing sponsored by the School of Business. Read More
UW research fuels growth in spin-off, startup companies
Research at the university has fueled a swift rise in new technology-based business ventures in Wisconsin over the past five years, according to a recent study of spin-off and startup companies. Read More
Education tutoring program expands in Madison
The SHAPE tutoring program in the School of Education has more than doubled its enrollment and expanded to an additional site in Madison's schools. Read More
Whys and wows
Amid the recreated rain forests, ancient city streets and Egyptian temples of the Milwaukee Public Museum, nearly two dozen people brought another exotic world to life: UW–Madison research. Read More
Two Badgers garner Big Ten awards
Sophomore LaTonya Sims and freshman Jessie Stomski of the women's basketball team have been voted all-Big Ten by both the coaching and media panels according to an announcement Friday at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Read More
Spotlight on UW budget
Gov. Tommy Thompson's 1999-2001 biennial budget recommendations include a plan to boost UW–Madison funding over four years through a public-private funding effort. Read More
Other budget recommendations for UW
The state's 1999-2001 budget plan contains a number of other recommendations that would affect UW–Madison faculty, staff and students. Read More
University to take tough stance on sweatshop labor
The university will push for a tougher code of conduct for companies that produce university-licensed products as a result of an agreement between Chancellor David Ward and students. Read More
Thompson touts ‘bold investment’ in UW
Here is what Gov. Tommy Thompson had to say about higher education in his budget speech Tuesday, Feb. 16. Read More
Scientist, author Steven Pinker to lecture on how the mind works
Scientist and author Steven Pinker will present a free public lecture on how the mind works as the second speaker in a lecture series presented by the neuroscience training program. Read More
Race matters
A new study on race and medicine may sadden and anger UW Medical School's Vanessa Northington Gamble, but it doesn't surprise her. Professionally and personally, she knows all too well that skin color and cultural background figure in medicine, as in every other aspect of American life. Read More
Milwaukee CEO to featured at business school event
Katherine M. Hudson, president and chief executive officer of Brady Corporation, Milwaukee, will be the featured speaker Thursday, Feb. 25 at a public event sponsored by the Women in Business Council and Women's Professional Network, both affiliated with the School of Business. Read More
Pulitzer winner to speak on creation-evolution debate
A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will offer his insights into a landmark trial over evolutionary theory in a lecture Friday, Feb. 26. Read More
American Indian storytellers convene on campus
Concentrated storytelling will be going on at the second annual American Indian Storytelling Festival this Thursday and Friday. Native peoples from around Wisconsin, the United States and the world will be represented. Read More