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Finding the Best Way To Produce Microchips

October 10, 1997

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

October 8, 1997

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

October 8, 1997

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.

Real Estate Experts Praise Campus Vision, But Urge Better Process For Achieving It

October 7, 1997

UW-Madison should create a non-profit real estate corporation, foster better communication with city and state officials and nearby residents, and seriously review transportation needs -- especially parking.

UW Geology Museum Hosts Special Mineral Exhibit

October 7, 1997

The famed mineral collection of William W. Jefferis, 19th-century banker and prominent amateur mineralogist, will be the focus of a special exhibit this month at the UW–Madison Geology Museum.

Jorgensen Named Dean for the Interim, Rather Than Interim Dean

October 6, 1997

Neal A. Jorgensen’s extraordinary contributions to Wisconsin agriculture and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences received further recognition this week when Chancellor…

UW Chemist Receives Cope Scholar Award

October 3, 1997

Samuel Gellman, an organic chemist and an authority on protein molecules and their function in the body, has been given a 1997 Cope Scholar Award by the American Chemical Society.

Conference Invites Girls To Explore Career Options

October 3, 1997

A conference for seventh- and eighth-grade girls interested in exploring career options will be held at UW–Madison and some off-campus sites Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Healing words

October 2, 1997

Visiting Professor's Lecture Series Bridges Standard, Traditional Health Systems

Pedal Pushing: Bike To Work Oct. 6-10

October 1, 1997

Stefan Downing and Ed Sullivan want you to join them in riding your bike to work. As motivation, they have arranged some creative incentives for those who pedalto work or classes during the first full week of October.

New Scout Publications Uncover Internet Ground

September 26, 1997

The Internet Scout Project of UW–Madison's computer sciences department has announced the start of three new free electronic publications designed for the higher-education community.

September 24, 1997

More than two years after Chancellor David Ward outlined a vision that challenged the university community to embrace change and innovation, the enthusiasm for doing things differently continues to grow.

Seats Remain for Stones Concert

September 24, 1997

Good seats are still available for the Oct. 6 Rolling Stones concert at Camp Randall Stadium. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster outlets for…

San Jose Business Editor Returns Home

September 24, 1997

Peter Hillan, executive business editor of the San Jose Mercury News and former UW–Madison student and Wisconsin State Journal editor, will serve as this semester's business writer in residence at UW–Madison Sept. 29-Oct. 3.

Arboreal Self-Defense

September 24, 1997

Deploying high concentrations of an aspirin-like compound as a chemical defense, some aspen trees are capable of spoiling the voracious appetites of gypsy moth caterpillars, one of the world's most feared forest insect pests.

Packed Career Fair a Boon for Graduating Engineers

September 23, 1997

With engineers and computer scientists in high demand, Career Connection 97 attracted 150 companies to come to campus this year.

The End of the World As They Know It

September 19, 1997

Participants in an international symposium, 'Waiting in Fearful Hope: Approaching the New Millennium,' will investigate what lessons we might draw from the past and their implications for the coming age Sept. 21-24.

Elders Headlines Distinguished Lecture Series

September 18, 1997

M. Joycelyn Elders, pediatric endocrinologist and former U.S. surgeon general, will address 'Health Care in the 21st Century' Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the Wisconsin Union Theater as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series.

UW Press Marks 60-Year Imprint on Research Publishing

September 17, 1997

The University of Wisconsin Press celebrates 60 years of publishing regional, general interest and scholarly books.

Professor’s Video To Debut at Historical Society

September 16, 1997

A new video tracing “Signs, Symbols and Scripts: Origins of Written Communication and the Birth of the Alphabet” will premiere at a free public…