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Three faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 2, 1998

The accomplishments of two engineering faculty members and a computer science professor were recognized in February with election to the National Academy of Engineering.

UW Med Flight Program Adding 12-Hour Shift

February 2, 1998

With the number of requests for Med Flight now topping 1,500 a year, the UW Hospital helicopter program has placed its backup helicopter in regular service during peak times of the day.

Faculty Dance Affords Early Glimpse of Lathrop’s Remodeling

February 2, 1998

Audiences will get their first look at the first leg of the Lathrop Hall remodeling project at the UW–Madison Dance Program's faculty concert Feb. 26-28.

Conference Explores Transnationalism and Cultural Exchange Feb. 6-7

February 2, 1998

The Border Studies Research Circle, recently formed at UW–Madison to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, will host two campus conferences, one Feb. 6-7 on “Transnationalism, Travel…

Veterinary Work Isn’t Just for the Dogs These Days

January 30, 1998

Dogs and cats still dominate the patient list at UW–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine, but they're sharing more space with a new breed of companion critters, from ailing ferrets to sick lizards.

Study finds middle class shouldering more state tax burden

January 29, 1998

A UW–Madison study confirms it - over the past two decades, these families have faced the highest tax burdens in the state as Wisconsin's tax system has become less progressive.

Ten Finalists Selected for Interdepartmental Strategic Hiring

January 29, 1998

University officials are praising the initial response to the interdepartmental strategic hiring plan.

RAs May See Tuition Waivers as Soon as Fall

January 29, 1998

UW-Madison's research assistants could have their in-state tuition waived beginning this fall under a plan being developed for Chancellor David Ward.

Trouble-Shooting Can Be a Chore With Some Exotic Pets

January 29, 1998

Although Elmo wasn't in the mood for eating, he cooperatively gnawed on a plastic pipe while veterinarians searched for the cause of his…

Increase in Flu Cases Seen on Campus

January 28, 1998

The nation and Wisconsin are battling with an increase in cases of influenza, and UW–Madison isn’t immune. Despite administering flu shots to more than…

Grant Aims To Curb Tobacco Use Among Managed-Care Patients

January 27, 1998

A new $6.7-million program based at the UW Medical School supports studies of policies and practices that reduce tobacco use by members of managed-care organizations such as HMOs, PPOs and point-of-service plans.

La Follette Series Explores Land Use Policy

January 27, 1998

The Robert M. La Follette Institute of Public Affairs is sponsoring a series of sessions on land use planning -- issues that challenge policy makers at all levels of government.

UW Researcher Earns Award To Study Pediatric AIDS

January 26, 1998

A famous 1969 UW–Madison graduate who died from HIV infection acquired through a tainted blood transfusion is touching the life and work of a campus AIDS researcher four years after her death.

Stumptailed Monkeys May Find Home In Thailand

January 23, 1998

UW-Madison and Thailand officials continue to work together to create a new home for the UW–Madison stumptailed monkey colony housed at the Henry Vilas Zoo.

Shuttle From Camp Randall, Special Lots Are Best Parking Bets

January 23, 1998

In order to reduce traffic and parking problems as you head to tonight's UW women's basketball game at the Kohl Center, consider taking the Madison Metro Bucky Bus from Camp Randall.

Out-of-this-World Experience for Middle School Students

January 23, 1998

With the successful launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Thursday evening (Jan. 22) for its docking and transfer mission, it carries into space a…

UW Doctors Take STD Prevention to Prisons

January 22, 1998

A team of Wisconsin researchers is one of only four in the nation selected to work on a major national initiative on prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in young male inmates being released back into the community.

Turf Management Takes Professor Around the World of Sports

January 21, 1998

The phone rang shortly after John Stier arrived at his campus office at 8 a.m. The Green Bay Packers were calling. They needed his help.

Luncheon for Latino Academic Staff Feb. 13

January 20, 1998

The Latino Academic Staff Association will hold a special luncheon Friday, Feb. 13 for anyone interested in joining the organization.

UW Corn Authority Nelson Cited by Genetics Society

January 16, 1998

Oliver E. Nelson, an internationally recognized authority on the genetics of corn, is the recipient of the 1997 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal from the Genetics Society of America for his lifetime contribution to genetics.