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Smoke-Free Policy The UW–Madison smoke-free policy was reviewed and amended in 1995 to the following: Effective July 1, 1995, all buildings and… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Pamela Douglas, head of UW Health Heart and Vascular Care, Tuchman Professor and head of cardiovascular medicine at UW Medical School,… Read More
Universal themes of identity, memory tapped in Hillel’s Jewish Theater Project production
The production of "Kindertransport", the Jewish Theater Project's spring production, provides an intimate portrait of an aspect of the Holocaust tragedy. "Kindertransport" will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, April 29-May 1, in the Bartell Community Theatre Read More
Terrorism expert explores Iraq, Arab-Israeli conflict
Middle East expert and media analyst Daniel Pipes will present a lecture on "Three Wars: Iraq, Terrorism and the Arab-Israeli Conflict" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, in Lakefront Cafe, Memorial Union. Read More
School reform expert to speak at School of Education celebration
A free public lecture by Professor Linda McNeil, a national expert on school reform from Rice University, will highlight the School of Education's Alumni Weekend program at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10. Read More
Ice cream social to fete employees
To mark State Employee Recognition Day in Wisconsin, the university will be showing appreciation for its employees with an ice cream social on Bascom Hill from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. All UW–Madison employees are invited. Read More
Big classes topic of Teaching and Learning Symposium
The 2003 Teaching and Learning Symposium, "Bridging the Gaps: Making Connections in "Big' Classes," May 20-21, offers an opportunity for the campus teaching community to share what it has learned about teaching and learning in large-enrollment courses. Read More
Greek commission’s chair steps aside after 12 years
Jack Ladinsky, professor emeritus of sociology, has stepped down as chair of UW–Madison's Commission on Fraternities and Sororities, a position he has held since 1991. A successor has not yet been named. Read More
New confidentiality rules in place
New federal rules that protect the confidentiality of health information used in clinical practice, research and the operations of health-care facilities took effect on April 14. Read More
Employee Matters
What is the annual Wisconsin Retirement System Statement of Benefits? Read More
Second life for ancient oak trees
One dead and two dying red oaks in Muir Woods have been cut down and transformed into paneling for the Red Gym. The idea to preserve the tress' legacy seemed to fit the history of trees and the memory of Muir Woods' namesake John Muir, who, before his days as a famed naturalist, walked among them as a student. Read More
Recent Sightings
Lounging on the lawn. Undergraduate students (left to right) Cathy Giljohann, Leah Candee and Jaime Kedziora enjoy an… Read More
Turkish scholar to interpret
A renowned expert on Turkish art and culture will explore the significance of imperial tents during the Ottoman Empire on Thursday, April 24. Read More
Lecturer to discuss role in ‘Ground Zero’ recovery effort
UW-Madison graduate Sean Ahearn will discuss the effort to use lidar - a cousin of radar - to "see through" the thick, acrid smoke that billowed over "Ground Zero" long after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York in September 2001. His talk will take place at 4 p.m., Monday, April 28, in 3650 George Mosse Humanities Building. Read More
Architect Pelli to give public lecture
Celebrated architect Cesar Pelli will give a special public lecture, "Recent Designs," at UW–Madison at 4 p.m., Monday, May 12, in the Mitchell Theater, Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave. Attendees can meet Pelli at a gathering immediately following the lecture in the theater lobby. This is a rescheduled appearance that had been planned for February. Read More
UW police recognize lifesaving efforts
The UW Police Department is honoring several civilians and UWPD staff members for lifesaving efforts during the past year. Read More
Sexual health focus of week’s events on campus
Sex Out Loud, a student organization promoting sexual-health education with a sex-positive message, is presenting its annual Sexual Health Week, Monday-Friday, April 21-25. Read More
Conference examines mental health issues
"The Liberal State and Its Mental Health Power," a public conference examining mental health issues in society, is set for April 25-26 at the UW Law School. Read More
LGBT Campus Center to become Dean of Students unit
UW-Madison's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Campus Center will formally partner with the Dean of Students office in a new plan announced today by Dean Luoluo Hong and the campus center's student staff. Read More