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Interdisciplinary dimension new to UW transportation program
Relieving the growing congestion on interstate highways and city streets will require more than simply building additional roads. Engineering is part of the solution, but economic, political, social and environmental considerations also determine what can and should be done. That's the concept behind a new interdisciplinary graduate-level certificate program offered by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison.
Transportation coordinator doubly big wheel
As Transportation Demand Management program coordinator, Renee Callaway has to come up with alternatives to driving -- and then convince the campus community to use them.
Events Bulletin
Wisconsin Union Mini Course RegistrationRegister for classes on dance, pottery, investing, yoga, knitting and everything in between. Literature tables, main lobby, Memorial Union,…
For the Record
Teaching Academy 2003 The Teaching Academy announces the fourth Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning, a four-day experience in faculty development and…
Announcements
Student Personnel Association Outstanding Achievement Awards In appreciation for and recognition of student services professionals, the Student Personnel Association is accepting nominations for…
Milestones
Romnes Early-Career Awards Four professors received the 2003 Romnes Fellowships, a program that helps younger faculty members further establish their scholarly careers. The…
Symposium showcases student ecological research
Current research by graduate students is the focus of the UW–Madison Ecology Group's annual spring symposium, to be held March 6 and 7. The event is free and open to the public.
UW-Madison consolidates orientation programs
UW-Madison will merge two student orientation offices into a single unit in a reorganization plan announced by Paul Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs.
Wisconsin recognizes athletic pioneers
Every institution of higher learning has a hidden history regarding the involvement of African Americans on their intercollegiate sports teams. UW–Madison has made an effort to retrieve this illustrious history of Wisconsin's path-breaking black players through the efforts of Gregory Bond, a Ph.D. researcher in American history at UW–Madison. Bond's research, 1900-1970, is being showcased in a new feature on the Web site at uwbadgers.com called "Celebrate UW's Black History."
Latest research finds real-world applications
New device stops table saw kickback; Measuring the sickness factor of colds; Toning the tongue
Dancers from 22 colleges to compete
More than 400 students from 22 colleges and universities throughout the Midwest, along with 50 students from Taiwan, will converge on campus March 13-16 when the Dance Program hosts the American College Dance Festival Association Great Lakes Regional Festival.
Rap artist, activist Chuck D to speak
Chuck D, rap and hip-hop artist and social activist, will be the next Distinguished Lecture Series speaker at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Swiss violinist leads students in ‘Four Seasons’
Stefan Muhmenthaler, concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne, leads Philomusica, a string ensemble at the School of Music, in a complete performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in Mills Hall. Admission is free.
Brass quintet samples music from five centuries
The Guest Artist Series presents the Chestnut Brass Company at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in Mills Hall.
Classified staff contracts still in limbo
Despite promises from Gov. Jim Doyle to fund the new classified staff contracts negotiated by the state and union leaders last year, the pay raises have yet to gain legislative approval.
Wisconsin Union unveils new logo
Long associated with the Wisconsin Union, the familiar sunburst design of the colorful metal chairs that adorn the Memorial Union Terrace is now part of the organization's official logo.
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Hoofers seeks sailing and windsurfing instructors
Spend the summer teaching sailing or windsurfing on Lake Mendota. Apply to be a Hoofer sailing or windsurfing instructor.
Teaching Academy takes applications
The Teaching Academy's fourth Summer Institute on Teaching will be held June 2-5 at the St. Benedict Center on the north side of Lake Mendota.
Spend ‘Sunday in Europe’
Interested in visiting Europe? Stop by Memorial Union on Sunday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for "Sunday in Europe." This free event features information about European travel, including panelists who will discuss travel options, cultural norms and regional highlights.