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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.
Precollege Programs Key to Lifelong Learning at UW–Madison
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
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
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
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
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
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.