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Address by Jerry Zucker
Jerry Zucker's commencement speech to the graduating class of Spring 2003.
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.
Faculty scores educational hits with new technology
A growing number of faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines are dedicated to harnessing technology for added depth and dimension in their courses, making the curriculum more relevant, understandable, accessible and engaging.
Nano doubts about it: It’s a small world
The future role of nanotechnology in the economic development of key industrial sectors, both regionally and nationally, will be discussed Friday-Saturday, May 30-31, at a UW-Madision conference, 'Nano All Around Us,' and at the hands-on public exposition, 'NanoExpo.'
UW Law School begins loan repayment assistance program
The UW Law School has awarded the first Loan Repayment Assistance Grants to help repay law school loans for those graduates who take public-interest positions.
Student apparel designers take the ‘Pulse’ of fashion
About 40 garments, designed and created by apparel design students, will sashay through Memorial Union's Great Hall on the bodies of live models as part of "Pulse," this year's annual apparel design program fashion show.
Day on Campus set for May 9
On May 9, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will host Day on Campus, the annual educational event that opens today's UW classes to alumni.
School reform expert to speak at School of Education celebration
A free public lecture by Linda McNeil, a national expert on school reform from Rice University, will highlight the School of Education's Alumni Weekend program at UW–Madison at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10. McNeil's talk on "Who Speaks for Children in a Standardized World?" will take place in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave. A public reception will precede the program.
UW creates lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender studies certificate
Starting this fall, UW–Madison will offer an undergraduate academic certificate program in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) studies.
Environmental historian to examine wetland preservation
The complex history of wetlands in America and how this history has shaped present-day wetland management is the topic of a public lecture by award-winning environmental historian and distinguished author Ann Vileisis at 7p.m. on Monday, April 28 at UW–Madison.
High school students become college students for a day
More than 50 high school students from around the state will visit campus this Friday and be able experience a day in the life of UW–Madison students. Student Shadow Day is designed to provide information and first-hand experiences of campus life for high school students of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, as well as any other students interested in learning more about the university. It is a collaborative effort among Associated Students of Madison, the UW–Madison Dean of Students office and the Madison community.
Undergraduate symposium to celebrate achievement
With projects ranging from the wording of drunk-driving regulations to helping single mothers cope with homelessness to cell imaging to conducting research on a major threat to Wisconsin's apple crop, students at UW–Madison will showcase their work during the university's fifth annual Undergraduate Symposium on Tuesday, April 22.
U.S. News ranks graduate programs
UW-Madison earned several high rankings in the 2003 rating of graduate programs scheduled for release Friday, April 4, by U.S. News and World Report.
Human resources development offers new training
UW-Madison's Office of Human Resource Development, in partnership with Wisconsin Technical College System (eTech) and state agencies, is offering 90 online courses in eight curricula including management, communications, leadership, customer service, personal development, team building, knowledge management and project management.
Business columnist to visit campus
Wall Street Journal columnist and Madison native Jesse Eisinger will visit UW–Madison for a one-week residency March 31-April 4.
Chui named science writer in residence
Glennda Chui, a veteran, award-winning science writer for the San Jose Mercury News, has been named a science writer in residence for the spring of 2003 by UW–Madison.
Issues of war finding their way into classrooms
As U.S. forces fight to liberate Iraq, UW professors are treating the war as a useful, albeit delicate, teaching instrument.
Students on campus for World Languages Day
More than 600 Wisconsin high-school students ranging from Wisconsin Rapids to Milwaukee will converge on the campus on Thursday, April 3, for the university's second-annual World Languages Day.
Executive MBA scholarship earmarked for UW System employee
Employees of the UW System are eligible to apply for a scholarship to the UW–Madison's Executive MBA program.