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Happy birthday to me
Next month, printmaker and small-press owner Bud Shark will help Tandem Press, the UW–Madison's fine-arts press, celebrate its 10th anniversary by taking part in a symposium on the current state of printmaking in America.
Conference examines welfare’s new deals, new hopes
Keith Bradley, a leader of Britain's Labour Party and its spokesperson on welfare reform, will be the featured speaker at a UW–Madison conference March 19-20.
Research zeros in on molecular destination of antidepressants
Side effects or not, Prozac and similar medications are helping millions of people live more satisfying lives. But scientists still aren't sure exactly how the drugs work at the most basic molecular levels. With a grant from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, UW Medical School researchers are aiming to find the answers.
Leukemia society supports UW Medical School researcher
The Leukemia Society of America has put its money on a UW Medical School researcher whose studies show promise for understanding genetic abnormalities associated with leukemia.
Two pharmacy faculty awarded named professorships
Two UW School of Pharmacy professors have been awarded named professorships. Bonnie Svarstad is now the William S. Apple Professor and George Zografi is the Edward Kremers Professor.
Professor assists national effort to curb Hispanic dropout rate
National attention is often the prelude to a national solution, and the high dropout rate among Hispanic students got a lot of attention at a recent Washington press conference.
Business leaders take look ahead at economic conference
With reports from the Federal Reserve that the impact of Asia's turmoil on the U.S. economy should be measurable but not overwhelming, Wisconsin business leaders may be slightly relieved, but still wondering what's ahead.
Science House to open its doors
Science House, a new center for faculty-based science outreach, will open its doors for the first time to the campus community and the public with an open house Wednesday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visiting artist series: Art with words, paint, lens
Visiting artists working in words, with paint and through the camera lens will complete the UW–Madison Department of Art's 1998 spring guest artist series.
Study of microbes may hone predictions of mining impact
By tracing the abundance and distribution of bacteria in an abandoned California mine, UW–Madison scientists may have found a better way to predict the potential environmental consequences of mining metal ores.
Asian economic crisis to impact Wisconsin agriculture
Shock waves from the Asian economic crisis will ripple through Wisconsin's farm economy, with corn and soybean producers feeling the worst effects during 1998 and 1999, according to a UW–Madison economist.
Proposal for sanctuary not viable; Tulane plans continue
A reported offer Wednesday morning that an animal sanctuary would accept University of Wisconsin–Madison monkey colonies for $15,000 turned out to only be a…
Library resources help students find careers
A passel of powerful information lies waiting for you to retrieve it in College Library - a force field focused on something nearly everyone needs: a career.
Memorandum of Understanding Between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin–Madison (the university) has maintained a colony of Rhesus Macaque monkeys and a colony of Stumptail Macaque monkeys for research…
University, county very close on Vilas monkey agreement
UW-Madison has proposed a seven-point agreement to Dane County officials that opens the door to keeping the stumptailed monkey colony at the Henry Vilas Zoo, and finding an acceptable animal sanctuary for the rhesus monkeys.
Update: Negotiations on Vilas monkey colonies
The following letter represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s latest response to Dane County officials regarding the negotiations on the university’s monkeys from the…
Construction to affect campus roads, parking
The university is gearing up for several major construction projects this year that will affect campus roads and parking.
Outreach grants awarded for education and technology projects
More than $300,000 has been awarded by the Office of Outreach Development to enhance education and technology projects.
Snipping inflammation in the bud; new agents may provide relief
Trying a new approach to controlling the process of inflammation, UW–Madison scientists have forged a new class of synthetic molecules that offer a new strategy for treating pain, swelling and the other hallmarks of injury or illness.
Athletic Board narrows choice for new women’s sport
In 1999, UW–Madison women athletes will begin playing either ice hockey, water polo or lacrosse.