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Shalala To Speak at UW Medical School Ceremony

May 15, 1997

U. S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala will be the featured speaker at a UW Medical School ceremony Friday, May 16, recognizing the graduating members of the class of 1997.

Winners of Returning Adult Student Awards Announced

May 14, 1997

Winners of Returning Adult Student Awards Announced

Academic Staff Receive Excellence Awards

May 14, 1997

For their outstanding work in teaching, research, leadership and public service, seven university professionals have been honored with 1997 Academic Staff Excellence Awards in five categories.

1997 Lilly Teaching Fellows Named

May 14, 1997

Six untenured faculty -- who are already distinguished scholars and teachers -- have been named UW–Madison's 1997-98 Lilly Teaching Fellows.

Public Notice: Herbicide Spraying Scheduled in Arboretum Natural Areas

May 14, 1997

May and June visitors to Picnic Point, Frautschi Point, Bill's Woods and Caretaker's Woods -- all part of the UW–Madison Arboretum's Campus Natural Areas -- may see signs announcing herbicide applications.

Dictionary Makers Worldwide DARE To Visit UW–Madison

May 14, 1997

When it convenes at UW–Madison May 29-31, the Dictionary Society of North America (DSNA) will use its 11th biennial meeting to explore issues central to dictionary makers, users and lovers.

Precollege Programs Key to Lifelong Learning at UW–Madison

May 14, 1997

The nearly 150 precollege programs at UW–Madison are on the front line of the university's commitment to lifelong learning.

Three YWCA ‘Women of Distinction’ Have UW–Madison Ties

May 13, 1997

Three of this year's YWCA Women of Distinction award winners have ties to UW–Madison.

Pultizer-Winner Blum To Join Journalism Faculty in Fall

May 13, 1997

A Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and UW–Madison alumna will join the School of Journalism and Mass Communication faculty this fall.

The Mars Debate: A Madison Perspective

May 13, 1997

An overview of the scientific controversy surrounding the Mars meteorite, which has become one of the most important and studied rocks in history, will be presented by John W. Valley, a UW–Madison geochemist, in a public lecture on Thursday, May 15.

Three Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 12, 1997

Three members of the UW–Madison faculty, and one former faculty member, have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest learned societies in the United States.

U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner Visits, Looks at Science and Technology Innovations

May 12, 1997

Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., named chair in January of the U.S. House Science Committee, will visit UW–Madison on Monday, May 12, for an in-depth look at science and technology innovations.

100 Years (and Counting) of Math Graduates

May 12, 1997

As many as 250 mathematicians will gather in Madison later this month to help the Department of Mathematics celebrate 100 years of graduate training.

Four-Year Degree Guarantee Now Available — But It’s Not for Everyone

May 12, 1997

Freshmen students entering UW–Madison in the fall will have a new option -- entering an agreement with the university that will guarantee that they can earn their degree in four years or have the university pay ...

Students, Families, Friends To Celebrate Spring Commencement

May 9, 1997

White House corespondent Rita Braver, Stein Drugs and Stein Optical founder Martin Stein, and business executive Oscar C. Boldt will speak to 4,000 eligible undergraduate, graduate and professional students celebrating commencement May 16-18.

Six Will Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement

May 9, 1997

A former United States secretary of state, an internationally acclaimed artist, a pioneer in retina research, a leader in the study of astronomy, a…

Madison Rated 5th ‘Most Enlightened Town’

May 8, 1997

Madison has once again been named one of the best places to live in America.

Schools Get A Garden-Variety Education

May 8, 1997

The children and teachers of Mendota Elementary have embarked on a pilot project in science education that promises a harvest of insight into the process and outcomes of science.

A Fat That Reduces Cancer, Heart Disease and Body Fat?

May 8, 1997

Conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid found in dairy products and other animal fats, has many beneficial biological effects.

Engineering Students Select Top Teachers

May 7, 1997

Polygon Engineering Council, the engineering college council of student organizations, announced their annual teaching excellence award winners at a banquet April 27.