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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.
UW-Madison launches new study abroad program
Beginning during Winter Break of the 2003-2004 academic year, International Seminars, a new program from the Office of International Studies and Programs, will allow undergraduates to take a three to four-week, faculty-led trip overseas in one of eight countries. Each three-credit seminar of up to 25 students will have a specific academic focus.
International opportunities highlighted in February
To celebrate February as International Opportunities Month, 21 UW–Madison campus organizations are offering a full range of programs to help students learn about working, studying, volunteering and traveling abroad.
Sciences career fair set for Jan. 27
The second annual Sciences and Life Sciences Career Fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the Great Hall of Memorial Union.
Sidran to teach, perform
Renowned Madison musician Ben Sidran will be the spring 2003 Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence.