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Ironman Wisconsin runners to follow a different route on Sunday
September 8, 2005Runners participating in Ironman Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 11, will be taking a slightly different route through the UW–Madison campus than in previous years, due to ongoing construction projects and related traffic detours. Read More
Looking to the Future: Helping 33 million smokers quit
September 7, 2005An article published in the Sept. 8, 2005 New England Journal of Medicine sheds new light on the $130 billion smoking cessation plan proposed in the Department of Justice suit against the tobacco companies. The tobacco cessation plan was embroiled in controversy when Department of Justice attorneys reduced the amount proposed for the smoking cessation remedy from $130 billion over 25 years to $10 billion over five years. Read More
Student survey shows surging demand for wireless access
September 6, 2005Mobility is the new mantra for student technology usage on campus, according to an annual survey that finds laptop computer ownership about to surpass desktop computers and an expanding interest in wireless access. Read More
Badger fans help raise nearly $60,000 for hurricane victims
September 6, 2005Badger football fans helped raise $59,478.54 for American Red Cross hurricane relief efforts during the Bowling Green game on Saturday, Sept 3. In addition to monetary contributions, UW–Madison is opening its doors to help students enrolled at universities closed by the hurricane. Read More
UW-Madison joins hurricane relief efforts
September 4, 2005UW-Madison is taking steps to assist Wisconsin residents studying at colleges and universities closed by the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Katrina. 'We want to do everything in our power to assist families - especially Wisconsin families - as they cope with the horrible damage caused by this natural disaster,' says Chancellor John D. Wiley. Read More
Student services units settle into new spaces
September 2, 2005Several student services units at UW–Madison are settling into new offices after summer moves from 905 University Ave. Read More
Hurricane relief effort announced for Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium
September 2, 2005Badger football fans will have an opportunity to share their generous spirit in support of people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Fans can make monetary donations to the American Red Cross at Camp Randall Stadium before the season-opener against Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept 3. Read More
Pedestrians, motorists urged to avoid construction zones
August 31, 2005An ongoing upgrade of central campus utilities has prompted UW–Madison officials to ask pedestrians and motorists to avoid congested campus construction zones when possible. Read More
Camp Randall ‘Red Carpet’ rolling for a second season
August 30, 2005After a highly successful inaugural campaign, UW–Madison will be "Rolling Out the Red Carpet" for a second time for fans and visitors to Camp Randall Stadium. Read More
Advance planning may ease move-in day challenges
August 25, 2005Construction projects around campus will make the move of some 6,700 students into residence halls this month more challenging than usual, say housing officials at UW–Madison. University employees and visitors are likely to experience additional traffic congestion and delays during the biggest days of the move-in. Read More
New awards office expanding ‘the realm of the possible’
August 25, 2005A new office designed to encourage talented undergraduates to reach for the pinnacle of academic success - including prestigious awards such as Rhodes Scholarships - makes its debut at the UW–Madison this fall. Read More
Partnership to boost students’ financial survival skills
August 24, 2005Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation (Great Lakes) is partnering with the School of Human Ecology at UW–Madison to meet the growing demand for resources to help college students boost their financial survival skills. The two organizations have entered into an agreement to develop a course to prepare students to make wise financial choices in college and beyond. Read More
‘World Beyond Our Borders’ series features faculty books
August 23, 2005UW-Madison's International Institute and Borders Books announce the fall 2005 series of the partners' popular faculty book series, "World Beyond Our Borders." The series, which began in 2003, has presented more than 20 UW–Madison faculty authors, features readings and discussions on international subjects. Read More
Galactic survey reveals a new look for the Milky Way
August 16, 2005With the help of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, University of Wisconsin astronomers have conducted the most comprehensive structural analysis of our galaxy and have found tantalizing new evidence that the Milky Way is much different from your ordinary spiral galaxy. Read More
Elizabeth Waters, Cole halls to shift roles in 2006
August 15, 2005In order to better accommodate the preferences of residents, University Housing will shift its all-women's residence from Elizabeth Waters Hall to Cole Hall beginning in 2006. At that time, Elizabeth Waters Hall will begin operation as a coed residence hall. Read More
Environmentally friendly gas cans still available
August 15, 2005Environmentally friendly gasoline containers are available to Dane County residents free when they exchange their old gas cans as part of a program funded by UW–Madison. Read More
Chamberlin Hall renovation project celebrated
August 9, 2005Chancellor John Wiley will dedicate the newly renovated Chamberlin Hall during a two-day physics symposium there on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 -13. The building is the new home to the UW–Madison physics department. Read More
Students asked to think outside the box during moving days
August 5, 2005Every August, thousands of students move in and out of downtown apartments. In an effort to minimize the mess and maximize the benefit to the community, UW–Madison and a coalition of local partners, including the City of Madison, Goodwill Industries and St. Vincent de Paul, are working together on the Moving Days campaign to encourage students to donate usable items to local charities. Read More
Ugandan AIDS professionals to speak
August 5, 2005Two workers on the front lines of the AIDS crisis in Uganda will hold an information discussion on the subject Tuesday, Aug. 9 at UW–Madison. Read More
WAA seeks nominations for distinguished alumni awards
August 4, 2005The Wisconsin Alumni Association is calling for nominations for its top honors, the Distinguished Alumni Award and Distinguished Young Alumni Awards. Since 1936, WAA has been presenting the awards during Alumni Weekend festivities in May to the most prestigious graduates of the UW–Madison. Read More