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Chicago Sun-Times political writer to visit
Lynn Sweet, Washington, D.C., bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, will visit the campus this month as the spring semester's Public Affairs Writer in Residence.
Students find ‘green’ possibilities in proposed building designs
Designs for new buildings and adaptive reuse of current structures will receive "green" treatment, courtesy of students in UW–Madison landscape architecture and interior design classes and UW-Milwaukee's programs in architecture and urban planning.
Registration open for Showcase
University departments seeking ways to improve their operations will come together at Showcase 2005.
Horse owner seminar to feature natural riding movement
On Saturday, April 2, riders from all disciplines will have a chance to learna new technique that allows both horse and rider to move freely. She is the featured speaker for the School of Veterinary Medicine's 16th Annual Seminar for the Serious Horse Owner.
University Theatre production adds educational depth to drama training
The thing about a George Bernard Shaw play is its dialogue, according to Mark Lococo, director of the University Theatre production of Shaw's "Misalliance."
UW celebrates 2005 as the year of languages
In an increasingly global community, the importance of communicating and interacting with people who do not use English as their primary language is becoming a high priority for more Americans.
Medical School to offer master of public health
The UW System Board of Regents recently approved a new master of public health degree at the UW Medical School. This 12-month multidisciplinary program, which begins in fall 2005, aims to enhance the state’s public health workforce.
Project blends high tech with tradition in rural Alaska
High-tech geospatial tools are being paired with traditional Native knowledge of the land to create learning opportunities for Alaskan students, teachers and community members in a new project led by educators at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Winter commencement: Transcript of address Gaddi Vasquez
Charge to graduates delivered by U.S. Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez
Freshman design course gives students a glimpse of their futures
It's possible to put together a jigsaw puzzle without knowing what it will look like, but it's easier if you can see the whole picture first. That's sort of the idea behind the College of Engineering's freshman design course, Introduction to Engineering.
Two Law School faculty members win teaching awards
Professor David Schwartz and Madison lawyer Stephen P. Hurley, an adjunct professor, have won awards for excellence in teaching at the UW Law School.
Law School bloggers keep pace with business issues
For a cadre of Law School students, the business of business is, well, blogging.
Educator scholarships available for careers conference
A limited number of scholarships are available for educators who are interested in attending a February careers conference sponsored by the Center on Education and Work.
SoHE, Meriter distribute patterns for infant-bereavement gowns
A line of patterns for infant-bereavement gowns has gone national through a partnership between the School of Human Ecology and Meriter Hospital's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Program.
Music becomes her
Watching her move with the music, it is clear that violinist Midori feels every note she plays.
Professor plans book discussion
Shiela Reaves, associate professor of life sciences communication, will present a talk, "Wisconsin: Land of Change," based on her book of the same title, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at Room of One's Own Feminist Bookstore, 307 W. Johnson St.
Library offers workshops on records management
Nancy Kunde, a university records officer, is presenting three free workshops to faculty and staff on how to manage records.
Cultural landscape presentation examines campus preservation
The hills, woods and wetlands of the UW–Madison landscape have an ancient history of human occupation.
Event encourages campus to share science
The Science Alliance welcomes all members of the university community interested in sharing science with the public to the 2004 UW Science Outreach Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Genetics/Biotechnology Center, 425 Henry Mall.