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Ahlquist Appointed Howard Hughes Investigator
Paul G. Ahlquist, professor of molecular virology and plant pathology and chair of the Institute for Molecular Virology, has been named an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
UW Press Unveils Web Site
Nearly 1,000 titles are now available through the University of Wisconsin Press's new online catalog. Find books and journals on hundreds of subjects from Wisconsin history to Grecian urns.
Fulbright, International Predissertation Award Winners Named
A Ph.D. candidate and a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received federal Fulbright-Hays Scholarships to support research and teaching plans abroad.
‘Teaching and Learning with Technology’ To Be Presented at Universitywide Symposium
Fifteen workshops on using technology to enhance teaching will be presented during 'Teaching and Learning with Technology: Why? When? How?' -- a symposium for faculty May 22-23 at Grainger Hall.
Grants Awarded For Instructional Technology Projects
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has announced six instructional technology grant winners chosen from 30 proposals.
‘Teaching and Learning with Technology’ To Be Presented at University-Wide Symposium
Fifteen workshops on using technology to enhance teaching will be presented during a symposium for faculty next month.
CALS Awards Faculty For Research, Teaching
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has announced college-wide awards for excellence in research and teaching for 1996-97.
Dahlen Directs Health Sciences Libraries
Karen Hackleman Dahlen became director of the Health Sciences Libraries on May 1.
Teaching Assistants Honored for Excellence in Teaching
Eight graduate students have been honored for excellence in teaching in 1996-97.
Surveys Show High Marks for Computing Resources
Seventy-seven percent of alumni surveyed this spring by the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) reported being satisfied with the computing resources that were available at UW–Madison.
DoIT Plans Upgrades for Higher-Speed Network
The Division of Information Technology and its advisory group, the Information Technology Committee (ITC), have been considering ways to improve the campus computer network while keeping costs down.
UW Seeks Piece of $230 Million State Windfall
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Faculty Senate Stands Firm on Unions
The Faculty Senate renewed its stand against collective bargaining May 5, following an hour-long discussion featuring legislative maneuvering and debate on both sides of the issue.
Regents Approve Building, Put Off Business Center
Final approval for a $31 million UW–Madison business outreach facility was delayed by the UW System Board of Regents earlier this month.
Shalala To Speak at UW Medical School Ceremony
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
Winners of Returning Adult Student Awards Announced
Academic Staff Receive Excellence Awards
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
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 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
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.