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UW-Madison hosts hands-on CALS Day for Kids
Plant a sunflower seed or hold a baby chick or let a calf suck your hand. These are just some of the hands-on activities that more than 900 Dane County fourth-graders will experience at the second annual CALS Day for Kids. Read More
Undergraduate symposium to celebrate achievement
With projects ranging from the wording of drunk-driving regulations to helping single mothers cope with homelessness to cell imaging to conducting research on a major threat to Wisconsin's apple crop, students at UW–Madison will showcase their work during the university's fifth annual Undergraduate Symposium on Tuesday, April 22. Read More
Four finalists named to head Nelson Institute
UW-Madison has narrowed the field of candidates to four finalists for director of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Read More
Wisconsin Union Theater announces 2003-2004 season
The Wisconsin Union Theater has put together another outstanding season of concerts, performances, film and dance, all presented in three annual series plus a theater special. Read More
Workshop to explore excellence in challenging times
Tools available to help UW–Madison staff make budget decisions and plan strategically during tight budget times are part of Showcase 2003: Excellence in Challenging Times: Improving Work, Learning and Climate. Read More
Budget cuts will hamper instruction, research
Cuts in UW–Madison's portion of the state budget will have a major negative impact on instruction and student services, statewide public service, and the university's ability to bolster the economy, says Provost Peter Spear. Read More
Internet use soaring for UW–Madison students
Students at UW–Madison are increasingly turning to the Internet as an information source and communications medium, according to a survey by the Division of Information Technology. Read More
5K Poker Run/Walk on April 10
A 5K Poker/Run Walk to benefit Special Olympics and the UW Kinesiology Club is set for Thursday, April 10, at the Natatorium. Read More
UW-Madison to assess fee for international services
To offset the costs of implementing and operating the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, UW–Madison will begin assessing a fee of $50 per semester for international students. Read More
New program explores teaching math, science
The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning — a five-year, multi-institutional initiative led by UW–Madison — was launched late March. CIRTL promises to create a living laboratory for exploring new ways to develop and prepare science, math and engineering faculty. It is funded by the National Science Foundation. Read More
Children benefit from unique movement therapy
Rena Kornblum, a lecturer in the Dance Program, is the author of the Violence Prevention Through Movement curriculum, a vital component of the therapist's toolbox to channel children's aggression, strength and energy into socially acceptable behavior. Read More
Milestones
Honored Kirstin Dougan, metadata librarian, Digital Content Group within the General Library System, has received the Music Library Association’s Freeman Award. Read More
For the record
Herfurth-Kubly Awards for Initiative and Efficiency The deadline is Friday, April 11, to nominate students for the Theodore Herfurth and Teddy Kubly Awards… Read More
Recent sightings
Exchange of views Draped in an American flag, Ryan Holz, a senior majoring in history and political science, advocates for… Read More
A sample of Wisconsin Idea resources and publications
A search of UW–Madison Web sites and library catalogs will reveal dozens of sources where one can discover more about the Wisconsin Idea. Read More
Scientist reels in top book award
The Society of Academic Authors announces the textbook "Meteorology: Understanding the Atmosphere" by Steve Ackerman and John Knox has won the Talbot Prize for visual excellence. Read More
Campus mail can move more efficiently — with a little helpful cooperation from customers
In light of impending budget cuts, the UW–Madison Physical Plant is asking the campus community to help make the campus mail delivery system as efficient as possible to ensure the shortest delivery times. Read More