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UW grads get an exclusive view of the red planet
The last time Earth came this near to Mars, Julius Caesar was a schoolboy. The two planets won't come this close again until the year 2287. Southern locations are the best place to view this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event, so alumni and friends of UW–Madison will travel to MŽrida, Mexico, from Aug. 17-22 for an exclusive look at the red planet.
Evjue Foundation gives $1 million to stadium renovation
The Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of the ownership of The Capital Times, has pledged $1 million to the Camp Randall Stadium renovation project.
UW signs memo of understanding related to power plant
Representatives from UW–Madison, Madison Gas and Electric, the State of Wisconsin and several environmental and citizen groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding related to the proposed West Campus Cogeneration Facility.
Executive education program ranked among best
For the second consecutive year, the School of Business has made the list of the world's top executive education providers released by the London-based Financial Times.
Finance committee passes UW capital projects
The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee has voted affirmatively for the 2003-05 capital budget, which includes $135 million in state-funded bonding for projects on the UW–Madison campus. The budget still requires approval from the full Legislature and the governor.
Pesticide spraying at UW Thursday
Low-flying yellow planes will be spraying pesticide over the west side of the UW–Madison campus Thursday, May 22, as the state continues its efforts to control the spread of gypsy moth infestations. The planes will return for more spraying in seven to 10 days.
Model helps scientists home in on tropical climate controls
With the help of a sophisticated computer model, scientists at UW–Madison have shown that vast atmospheric "bridges" and oceanic "tunnels," created by overturning air and water, link the high latitudes to the tropics and can warm ocean temperature near the equator.
Cleaning Green Bay of PCBs requires cleaning Fox River first
Sediments laced with PCBs flowing out of the Fox River have increased the mass of PCBs in Green Bay 15 to 30 percent since 1990, University of Wisconsin scientists reported today (May 21) at a public forum held at UW-Green Bay.
UW-Madison scientists return to rat as biomedical research tool
Now, using a novel combination of tried-and-true techniques, UW–Madison scientists have created the first "knockout" rats, specifically rats whose genomes have been stripped of genes that suppress breast cancer.
Address by Jerry Zucker
Jerry Zucker's commencement speech to the graduating class of Spring 2003.
UW-Madison to close Land Tenure Center
The Land Tenure Center (TLC), established in 1962 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to study and address land, poverty and environmental issues in developing countries, will be closed down as a free-standing administrative unit as of July 1.
Six UW–Madison microbiology researchers receive honor
Six University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM).
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on SARS:
As stated in information released this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, attending commencement ceremonies is not believed to put participants and guests at increased risk of exposure to the disease.
Spaces still available in UW–Madison advanced placement program
Space is still available for Wisconsin public high school students to enroll in a popular new advanced placement (AP) distance learning program offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison and funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Berquam named associate dean of students
Lori M. Berquam has been named associate dean of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Brighter Neptune suggests a planetary change of seasons
A progressive increase in the brightness of the planet Neptune suggests that, like Earth, the distant planet has seasons.
UW announces Wisconsin Idea student fellowships
Eleven students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are recipients of 2003-2004 Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships.
Handelsman elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Jo Handelsman, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor and a University of Wisconsin–Madison plant pathologist, has been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM).
Local events mark National Transportation Week
Several events, ranging from a biking commuter course to a discussion on impaired driving, will mark National Transportation Week May 11-17.