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Foley Receives Presidential Early Career Award
Jonathan A. Foley, a UW–Madison professor of atmospheric and oceanic science, is among 60 scholars nationwide selected to receive the federal government's highest honor for a young scientist.
Study: Social Drinking During Pregnancy Risks Infant Health
A study conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Harlow Primate Laboratory demonstrates for the first time in a laboratory setting that even moderate drinking can harm infant development.
UW Conference Explores New Strategies for HIV Prevention
Because traditional approaches to at-risk sexual behavior have not succeeded in reducing the risk of HIV infection, a conference will be held Oct. 27-28…
Princeton Scholar Debunks Myths of Truth and Beauty
A distinguished scholar from Princeton University will explore the issues surrounding physical attractiveness in three Merle Curti Lectures Oct. 27-29.
Graduate School Applications Now Just a Click Away
Anyone interested in pursuing graduate studies at UW–Madison now can apply by way of the World Wide Web, saving themselves - and the university - time, money and angst.
Homecoming: Mad Time for a Mad Town
'Masterpiece in Madtown' is the theme of the 1997 Badger Homecoming celebration, which begins Nov. 2 and concludes with the Wisconsin-Iowa football game Nov. 8.
Sun Microsystems Donation Aids UW Computing Research
A donation of high-performance computing equipment from Sun Microsystems to UW–Madison will aid projects to make parallel computing a more powerful research tool.
Think You Know Lawyers? Think Again
The common image of come-one, come-all contingency-fee lawyers (who charge no fee unless they get you some money) is flat-out wrong, says Herbert Kritzer, professor of political science and law.
UW Theatre Opens Season With ‘Waiting for the Parade’
Opening the University Theatre’s 1997-98 season is Waiting for the Parade, a touching modern drama by Canadian playwright John Murrell. Five of UW’s best…
Grant Funds Center For Pediatric Occupational Therapy Education
UW-Madison's occupational therapy program has received a five-year, $900,000 grant to establish a Center for Leadership in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Education.
Gov. Thompson Proclaims ‘Sea Grant College Day’
Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 15, as 'Sea Grant College Day' in the State of Wisconsin in recognition of the University of Wisconsin's 25th anniversary as a Sea Grant College.
Smoke and mirros?
Health, legal and political experts from around the country will discuss implications of the proposed national settlement with tobacco companies Oct. 15-17 at the UW–Madison Law School.
Making a New Grade
Duke University has asked 15 to 20 universities, including UW–Madison, to participate in a study of a new method of ranking grades, called the achievement index.
Fall Lecture Series Looks at Human Costs of Drinking
A colloquium series this fall, put together by Child and Family Studies, will focus attention on drinking and its implications for human development and family relationships.
Hilldale Lectures Explore Art and Culture, Chemistry and Education
An internationally acclaimed artist and writer, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, will open the 1997 Hilldale Lecture series Oct. 14.
Seeing science
Illustrations by Joan Kozel and other professional scientific illustrators will be on display in 'Seeing Science,' a new exhibition in the School of Human Ecology's Gallery of Design.
Finding the Best Way To Produce Microchips
Through powerful computer models that actually simulate the making of computer chips, UW–Madison engineers are helping lead manufacturers to a new generation of smaller, faster and better electronics.
Ward To Lead Development of the Next Internet
Chancellor David Ward will chair the board of trustees for a nonprofit corporation created this month to continue developing Internet2, a new family of advanced internet applications in research and education.
A Tour through the Trees
The most striking and historic trees that grace UW–Madison's central campus provide the roots of a new educational experience, courtesy of two walking tours that showcase 70 trees.