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Quantum Dots:’ The Finish Line in High-Speed Computing?

April 18, 1997

In the full-throttle quest to make smaller, faster and better computer chips, engineer Max Lagally is exploring what may be the final frontier: Building them one atom at a time. Read More

Resolution in Support of Diversity Clears Faculty Senate

April 17, 1997

Diversity issues continue to dominate the discussions of the Faculty Senate. Read More

Advising Program Celebrates 30 Years of Assisting Challenged Students

April 17, 1997

University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Cynthia Delcourt remembers the midpoint of her first semester on campus, when a “tidal wave” of assigned papers, readings and… Read More

‘Women on Boards’ Seminar To Take Place May 7-8

April 17, 1997

Professionals who run boards, serve on boards or want to serve on boards are invited to attend a special seminar on corporate governance at Milwaukee's University Club May 7-8. Read More

Engineer Explores Pollution-Fighting Materials

April 17, 1997

Ceramic brings to mind the simple stuff of plates and pottery, yet it may work wonders in the complex world of environmental cleanup, from filtering pollution to degrading hazardous chemicals. Read More

New Vaccine Blocks Viral Entry in Cattle, May Have Implications for Human Vaccines

April 17, 1997

Geoffrey Letchworth, a virologist in the Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, has developed such an experimental vaccine for bovine herpes virus 1 (BHV-1). Read More

Five Receive Classified-Employee Honors

April 16, 1997

Five employees have been honored by being named winners of the 1997 Classified Employee Recognition Awards. Read More

State Budget Falls Short for Construction

April 16, 1997

Construction of a new Pharmacy building on campus and the addition of needed utilities at UW–Madison could be delayed under Gov. Tommy Thompson's capital budget for 1997-99. Read More

Emotion, Health Symposium Enlivens the Classroom

April 16, 1997

Does anger make us sick? Are there healing powers behind optimism and humor? Do good relationships with family and friends make good medicine for the body? Read More

Exhibition Looks at Hogarth Prints of the 18th Century London Stage

April 15, 1997

The Elvehjem will present an exhibition dedicated to 'Hogarth and the Shows of London,' featuring 52 prints from both the museum's permanent collection and also the private collection of Suzanne and Gerald Labiner. Read More

Arts Community Toasts Its Best and Brightest

April 14, 1997

Partnerships between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the UW–Madison Consortium for the Arts and private donors will be celebrated this year through a number of awards for faculty and staff specializing in the arts. Read More

Romberg Awarded Lifetime Achievement Medal

April 14, 1997

Thomas A. Romberg, professor of education, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Medal for Leadership, Teaching and Service in mathematics education from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Read More

Law School Dean Search Begins

April 14, 1997

The search for a new UW Law School dean has begun. Read More

Engineering EXPO 97 Bigger Than Ever

April 14, 1997

More than 90 exhibits and an expanded Robot Triathlon in the UW Field House await visitors to Engineering EXPO 97 'Dreams by Design,' to be held April 18-20. Read More

Disarming Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins

April 14, 1997

A new study of the proteins that may be responsible for the brain lesions associated with Alzheimer's disease promises a new understanding of its underlying cause, and may someday yield new treatments for the devastating and deadly disease. Read More

Journalism School To Honor Four Alumni at Awards Banquet

April 11, 1997

Distinguished service and early professional achievement will earn four University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni awards from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More

Funding of Campus Network To Be Discussed

April 11, 1997

With the cost of the campus network and Internet connection rising due to growing demand and transitions to new technologies, DoIT, the ITC… Read More

Four Receive Hilldale Faculty Awards

April 10, 1997

Four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Hilldale Awards for major achievements in teaching, research and service. Read More

UW Historian Targets Technology’s Fallout

April 10, 1997

An expert on the history and social impact of technology, Colleen Dunlavy is guiding 15 undergraduate students through a survey course on the subject this semester. Read More

New Pesticide Use Policy Approved for Campus

April 9, 1997

The Chemical Safety Committee has approved a new policy that will help keep the university community better informed about scheduled pesticide use. Read More