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Campus works to preserve air quality on ‘Clean Air Action Days’
August 1, 2005Another Clean Air Action Day has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2, and UW–Madison will again employ a number of measures to help safeguard local air quality. Read More
PEOPLE completes summer programs with public events
July 26, 2005Two events will mark the final week of the summer 2005 Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) Program on the UW–Madison campus. More than 800 PEOPLE students have participated on campus over the past three months. Read More
Celluloid Bucky: Recent films make Badger connection
July 25, 2005When the movie version of "The Dive from Clausen's Pier" premieres on the Lifetime Channel tonight (Monday, July 25 at 8 p.m.), viewers are likely to see some Badger wear and University of Wisconsin–Madison memorabilia used as props, wardrobe or set dressing in some of the scenes. They may also see quick scenes of the campus, provided by John Roach Projects at the request of the university. Read More
World-renowned performer, composer named fall artist in residence
July 21, 2005The UW–Madison Arts Institute welcomes world-renowned performer, composer, conductor, educator, music producer, and publisher Gunther Schuller as its Fall 2005 Interdisciplinary Artist in Residence. Schuller will teach university courses and participate in public forums and performances from September through December 2005. Read More
Students grab top honors in food competition
July 19, 2005It looks like odd years are a lucky charm for the UW–Madison Product Development Team. The group of food science students captured first place this year in a national product development contest sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists for "Healthy sTarts," a granola cup coated with strawberry-flavored yogurt and topped with strawberries and blueberries. Read More
Statement from Chancellor Wiley on Governor Doyle’s budget vetoes
July 19, 2005I would like to thank Governor Doyle for his efforts today to help the Wisconsin university system through tough budget times. His creativity in helping to find ways to bolster our most critical resources, those of our faculty and our students, has been most welcome. Read More
Units begin relocation from 905 University Ave.
July 14, 2005Several student services and academic support units are in the process of relocating from 905 University Ave. to new offices in the W.S. Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive, just across the street from the School of Human Ecology Building. Read More
Grandparents’ University returns for the fifth year
July 14, 2005Generations will learn together on the UW–Madison campus during the fifth annual Grandparents' University (GPU) on Thursday and Friday, July 21-22. This year, grandparents and their grandchildren will be able to earn degrees in one of 12 "majors." Read More
Campus bus route 80 to change July 18
July 13, 2005Starting Monday, July 18, the campus bus route around UW Hospital and Clinics will be modified and several stops will be closed. The changes to Route 80, which are due to construction projects in the hospital area, are expected to remain in place for a year or more. Read More
University begins staff directory update process
July 13, 2005Work is under way to produce the UW–Madison Staff Directory for 2005-06. Department contacts received the necessary instructions to complete the department update process on June 10. Read More
Promising graduate students to visit campus
July 12, 2005Meet at least ten new people. That's the charge awaiting nearly 650 undergraduate students attending the 2005 Summer Research Opportunity (SROP) Conference, presented by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and hosted this year by the Graduate School. Read More
Independent investigation launched in Paul Barrows matter
June 30, 2005University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley and UW System President Kevin Reilly announced today (June 30) that an independent investigation into the allegations concerning Paul Barrows, former vice chancellor for student affairs, will be conducted. Read More
Hollywood’s ‘Last Kiss’ has campus connection
June 28, 2005It has been almost 20 years since Paper Clip Productions came to UW–Madison to film scenes for Rodney Dangerfield's comedy "Back to School." In October 1985, the campus was turned into "Grand Lakes University" for the film, most of which was shot in California. This week, Lakeshore Entertainment, the production company that made the Oscar-winning film "Million Dollar Baby," will shoot several scenes on campus and downtown for its new movie "The Last Kiss." Read More
Going for the green: Eco-friendly building strategies gather steam on campus
June 28, 2005On a rain-splattered spring day, a construction worker ran a sweeper on Linden Drive to clean up a muddy slurry left behind by dump trucks hauling dirt from the excavation site for the new Microbial Sciences Building at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The work keeps soil from running into storm sewers that drain into Lake Mendota.All across the campus, a green movement is picking up steam. Read More
Concrete canoe team wins third consecutive national competition
June 28, 2005Civil and environmental engineering students defended their first-place title in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Concrete Canoe Competition in Clemson, S.C., June 25-27. Read More
New grant allows more students to study abroad in Germany
June 22, 2005Undergraduate students studying the life sciences at UW–Madison will have a new opportunity to pursue their work overseas through a grant from the German American Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Read More
Call for donations to Friends book sale
June 15, 2005The Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries are calling for donations of books, CDs and records for their semiannual book sale, to be held Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 12-15. Read More
University Club’s summer menu brings together local growers, diners
June 15, 2005Local diners looking for distinctive food and historic ambience will soon find something new at an old favorite. Starting this month, the University Club is serving two special features as part of its lunch offerings: A new summer menu and a dining room that's open to the public. Read More
Hong leaving UW–Madison for Arizona State campus
June 13, 2005Luoluo Hong, dean of students at the UW–Madison, has accepted a position at Arizona State University beginning Aug. 1, Chancellor John. D. Wiley announced today (June 13). Read More
Lot 60/University Bay Drive intersection to be closed June 14
June 13, 2005In order for contractors to continue the paving of University Bay Drive along the east side of the new Lot 76 parking ramp, the intersection of University Bay Drive and the Lot 60 road will be closed on Tuesday, June 14. All traffic going to and from Eagle Heights and Shorewood, including campus buses, will be detoured around University Hospital. Read More