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Sociology professor dies at 56
Frederick H. Buttel, 56, died at his home on Jan. 14 after a long battle with cancer.
School of Music mourns loss of longtime professor
The School of Musics and opera lovers in Madison and beyond mourn the death of David Hottmann, professor of music emeritus, who passed away on Jan. 2.
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Library liaison also helps others discover environmental art
Working with acclaimed environmental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude may not be the usual Caribbean-resort winter vacation. Nonetheless, Thomas H. Garver, liaison to the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries, is about to spend two weeks staffing an information center for Christo's new installation, "The Gates," in New York's Central Park.
Spotlight: Wisconsin Welcome
A Wisconsin Welcome event featuring a hypnotist was part of the series of orientation and new student programs held at the beginning of the semester.
Two honored with Outstanding Women of Color award
Linda Denise Oakley and Joann Pritchett, University of Wisconsin–Madison winners of the University of Wisconsin System Outstanding Women of Color award, will be honored by the campus community at a reception on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
UW celebrates 2005 as the year of languages
In an increasingly global community, the importance of communicating and interacting with people who do not use English as their primary language is becoming a high priority for more Americans.
UW funds gas-can exchange to maintain air quality
As part of an effort to maintain air quality, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has offered to fund a program to provide about 4,400 environmentally friendly gasoline containers free to Dane County residents.
Conference examines No Child Left Behind Act
Public lectures by Kati Haycock, director of the Washington-based Education Trust, and Elizabeth Burmaster, state superintendent of public instruction, will highlight a conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Feb. 2-4, on the No Child Left Behind Act and its consequences.
Job market bounces back for engineering graduates
Business is booming again at Engineering Career Services (ECS), and that's great news for student job-seekers.
Lawton to discuss women and prosperity project
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton will report on her Wisconsin Women = Prosperity project on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Concerts, collaborations fill spring dance program
The excitement of live performance will resound throughout Lathrop Hall this spring as the Dance Program showcases works by guest artists, students, faculty and staff in a variety of events this semester.
Milk prices and state farm income hit record highs in 2004
UW-Madison agricultural economists dusted off some long-idle superlatives to write their year-end review of the state’s farm sector, and they're fairly optimistic about prospects for the year ahead.
Entrepreneurs: Business plan contest in the works
The 2005 Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, an event intended to give entrepreneurs with technology-based ideas a chance to grow a business, is now accepting registrations for this year's event.
Nanoscale electron island could lead to new efficient flat-panel displays
Electrical and Computer Engineering Associate Professor Robert Blick and colleagues in Germany have demonstrated a new nanoscale mechanism for field emission that could lead to a new type of energy efficient flat-panel display.
Space Place clinic teaches telescope use
The UW's Space Place will hold its ninth annual telescope clinic Tuesday, Jan. 25.
University roundtable sets spring schedule
When the University Roundtable kicks off its spring program on Wednesday, Feb. 9, Charles Read, dean of the University of Wisconsin's School of Education, who will retire at the end of this academic year, will share some of the wisdom and insights he has gained.
Grants available to collaborating student organizations
University Health Services is offering grant money to help encourage registered student organizations to collaborate and interact on projects beneficial to the university community.
Free flu shots now available for all students
UW-Madison students can get free flu shots, while supplies last, without an appointment at University Health Services, 1552 University Ave., from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.