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Wireless computing catching on
Wireless computing is catching on at the university. Read More
Finalists named for new round of strategic hiring
Interest remains strong in the university's three-year-oldstrategic hiring program, judging from the 72 proposals and two dozen finalists selected this month for further review. Read More
Study: Business climate strong
A study by the School of Business shows that executives give Wisconsin high marks as a place to do business. Read More
Photos capture Italy ‘in the shadow of time’
A stunning exhibition of 45 black-and-white photographs of Italy by Linda Butler will grace Mayer Gallery of the Elvehjem Museum of Art from Dec. 16 through Feb. 11. Read More
Badgers reach NCAA title match
The Wisconsin will meet Nebraska Saturday, Dec. 16 in the title game of the NCAA Volleyball Championship Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Richmond, Va. The Badgers (33-3) coached by Pete Waite, will take on the Cornhuskers (33-0), coached by former Wisconsin Coach John Cook. Read More
Meningitis case confirmed
A 20-year-old female student has been moved out of intensive care and upgraded to serious condition following her hospitalization with meningococcal disease. Read More
New center links environmental science, policy
Jonathan Foley, director of the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, likens the center to an intellectual incubator. Read More
Book maps Wisconsin history
'Mapping Wisconsin History,' the newest title from the Office of School Services, helps readers find their way to Wisconsin's past because it connects Wisconsin, as a place, to the events that have occurred here. Read More
Law project may free inmate
The UW Law School's Innocence Project has attracted national attention for the efforts of clinical professors John Pray and Keith Findley and three students to secure the release of an imprisoned Texas murder convict. Read More
University acts to make Web more accessible
The university will implement a policy next month to make campus Web sites more available for people with vision, hearing or other physical disabilities. Read More
University leaders outline ideas to boost state economy
There was little doubt the UW System's three-day think tank on the New Economy would produce new ideas on kick-starting Wisconsin commerce. But it also highlighted the ways universities are already making things happen. Read More
Internet Scout announces new weblog
The Internet Scout Project, the pioneering UW–Madison project that helps the online community surf smarter by scouring the Internet for the best of the Web, has launched a new service - the Internet Scout Weblog. Read More
Parties spend more than candidates
Nationally, political parties spent more money on advertising than the candidates themselves for the first time in modern history, according to a report conducted by university professor Kenneth Goldstein. Read More
Calendar highlights
Does God Play Dice The next production in the Open Stage series, “Does God Play Dice,” is an original drama from writer-director Chris… Read More
Events bulletin
Learning Special or guest students People not working toward a UW degree but interested in taking university credit classes this spring… Read More
For the record
Policies and procedures Policy Governing World Wide Web Accessibility From: Office of the ADA Coordinator PURPOSE: The World… Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
News in brief
GOVERNANCE Judge rules student fees unconstitutional UW System officials are deciding whether to appeal a decision by a federal judge… Read More