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Math program to increase students in field integral to the sciences
As the United States faces a critical shortage of American scientists, UW–Madison will lead an effort to attract more students to mathematics, ultimately providing the sciences with a stronger, smarter workforce.
Do treatment plants effectively remove drugs, hormones from wastewater?
New research shows that wastewater treatment plants that employ a combination of purifying techniques followed by reverse osmosis - a process by which water is forced through a barrier that only water can pass - do a good job of removing chemicals that may elicit health effects.
Pulitzer winner, UW grad Shadid to lecture
Washington Post Islamic affairs correspondent Anthony Shadid, whose coverage of the war in Iraq earned him a 2004 Pulitzer Prize, will deliver the Ralph O. Nafziger Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Karp family to open School of Music concert season
A world premiere by acclaimed composer Joel Hoffman will accompany works by Dvorak, R. Strauss and Brahms as the School of Music begins its 2004-05 concert season with the traditional Karp family Labor Day concert.
Chivalry not dead in Memorial Library exhibition
Elements of chivalry from medieval times to the present are on display at the Memorial Library's ninth-floor Special Collections room through Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Join the flock at Picnic Point birders outing
Lest you confuse your sparrows with your warblers, the Friends of the Campus Natural Areas presents "Fall Birding at Picnic Point," an in-the-field quest for autumnal migrants.
New academic year ushers in changes
From improved Camp Randall Stadium scoreboards and new trash cans to higher tuition, a variety of changes will greet more than 41,000 UW–Madison students as classes begin for the 2004-05 school year.
Regents appoint Reilly as next UW System president
Kevin P. Reilly, chancellor and former provost of UW-Extension, has been appointed by the Board of Regents as the sixth president of the UW System.
New director to take over Research and Sponsored Programs
On Sept. 1, Kim Moreland will take over as director of Research and Sponsored Programs, the campus office that oversees the administration of outside grants and awards, which last year totaled more than $700 million.
Campus gets new vending machines
A new vending machine contract awarded by UW Purchasing to Wright Vending Co., should mean most machines will be replaced or updated by the beginning of fall semester.
Almanac
Cancer Center awarded $7 million The National Center for Research Resources approved a $7 million construction grant for the UW Comprehensive Cancer…
Classified emeritus offered
Retiring university classified staff are now eligible to receive emeritus status, a distinction that was previously only available for faculty and academic staff.
Elvehjem examines relationships in two exhibitions
Two new exhibitions exploring different kinds of relationships will open the 2004-05 season at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.
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Recent sightings
Summer solace A couple watch a summer sunset over Lake Mendota, surrounded by the original style of Memorial Union Terrace…
Database specialist acquaints Madison with tango
By day, Steve Fosdal works as a computer programmer in the Division of Information Technology, specializing in public health information data sharing. By night Fosdal, a latter-day Valentino, embodies Argentine tango.
Book Smart
Joanne Cantor, professor emerita of communication arts, “Teddy’s TV Troubles,” Goblin Fern Press, 2003. Something nasty on television has upset Teddy Bear,…
For the Record
Announcements Wisconsin Idea Endowment Call for Prepoposals The Office of the Provost is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff and students for the…
Milestones
Appointments Carrie Barker, former UW athlete, was named assistant coach for the Wisconsin women’s soccer team. Bebe Bryans will lead the…
Open house to showcase UW–Madison mapping sciences
Mapping resources will be the focus of an open house at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Science Hall, 550 N. Park St., from noon-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1.