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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.
School of Nursing expanding to La Crosse
The School of Nursing will offer a baccalaureate-nursing program and degree to students at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, one of the state's largest health-care networks.
Interdisciplinary dimension new to UW transportation program
Relieving the growing congestion on interstate highways and city streets will require more than simply building additional roads. Engineering is part of the solution, but economic, political, social and environmental considerations also determine what can and should be done. That's the concept behind a new interdisciplinary graduate-level certificate program offered by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison.
Teaching Academy takes applications
The Teaching Academy's fourth Summer Institute on Teaching will be held June 2-5 at the St. Benedict Center on the north side of Lake Mendota.
Online learning topic of March 12 Roundtable Luncheon
There is still time to sign up for the next installment of the Roundtable Luncheon Series, which will feature Barbara Emil, executive director of UW Learning Innovations. Emil's presentation, "Learning Online in Wisconsin: Options, Obstacles and Opportunities," takes place on Wednesday, March 12.
WISCAPE explores leadership practices
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education continues its mission of exploring decision-making and leadership practices within postsecondary education by offering programs that confront key challenges. Upcoming spring events include...
New course explores the human-animal connection
In an attempt to clear away some of the polemic and misinformation that clouds our modern perspective of human-animal symbiosis, a new course that explores the many issues and realities of how people work with, befriend and utilize animals is being offered at the university.