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Book charts trends in censorship
Free speech? Protective censorship? The debate is moving in new directions, sometimes prompted by advancing technology, according to the author of a revised and expanded book on the issue.
3 serve as writers in residence
Three journalists will visit campus in April to serve as writers in residence, delivering talks, and meeting with students and the public
The art and science of persuasion
For six years, John Dillard, professor of communication arts, has been giving his students hands-on learning experience with persuasive messages through his class, Theory and Practice of Persuasion.
Designer offers ‘kinetic’ take on everyday furnishings
We would still sit ourselves down in chairs if Tom Loeser weren't designing them. It's just that it wouldn't be nearly as much fun -- or as intellectually provocative.
Three journalists to serve as writers in residence
Three journalists will visit campus in April to serve as writers in residence, delivering talks, and meeting with students and the public.
Veterinary conference examines animal shelter issues
Sick, itchy or poorly behaved animals are less likely to find or keep a home. To improve the chances for cats and dogs in the shelter environment, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, is sponsoring a Conference on Health Care and Animal Behavior in the Shelter Environment April 7-8 in Madison.
Class offers scoop on ice cream
While many faculty, staff and students are on Spring Break this week, others from across North America have come to get the inside scoop on how to make ice cream.
Library’s electronic delivery proves popular
A Library System service that delivers electronic copies of print journal articles directly to researchers' desktops is off to a fast start. Library Express is available to all faculty, academic and classified staff, and graduate students.
Institute plans effort to boost women in science
With the help of the National Science Foundation, the university has established WISELI as a 'living laboratory' for gender equity. The institute serves as a catalyst for initiatives intended to enhance the advancement of women in science and to measure the success of such efforts.
How the ancients played
Ancient play in all its guises will be the subject of the second annual graduate students' symposium in classics Feb. 22-23.
Photo feature: Wondering about physics?
More than 150 times since 1984, professor Julien 'Clint' Sprott and other sidekicks of science have presented 'The Wonders of Physics,' a fast-paced science show. Sprott estimates that about 50,000 people have seen the show.
Technology and Arts program set for June
Technology and Arts is a program designed for students currently in 5th through 8th grades and is sponsored by the School of Education.
Travel offers service, education opportunities
UW-Madison is putting a new spin on service travel .
Cuba trip opens minds, hearts
Students used the university's new educational visa to travel to Cuba with the intention of spending a week restoring a synagogue and cemetery in Camaguey, but learned and experienced much more.
Training tool for rowers wins top Schoofs prize
Engineering student Nate Altfeather won a first-place $10,000 prize this week in the annual Brainstorm: The Schoofs Prize for Creativity competition for students with a device called the Check-meter that measures negative acceleration, or 'check,' of a rowing shell. Fellow student Tom Johnson won a first-place $2,500 prize in this year's Tong Prototype Competition for his pneumatically powered shingle stripper.
Report shows progress in education
Despite operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment, the UW System continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for its students, according to a new report released today, Feb. 7.
New program offered in biotechnology
To prepare professionals for the burgeoning field of biotechnology, the university will offer a new part-time graduate degree program beginning fall 2002.
Remarks to Board of Regents by President Katharine C. Lyall
Regarding the Accountability Report, February 2002, 'Achieving Excellence'
MBA scholarship offered
The School of Business has designated one Evening MBA scholarship each year for an employee. The scholarship will pay 90 percent of tuition and fees for each of the three years of the Evening MBA program. The recipient pays for books, supplies and any other costs.
In and out of class, undergrads gain insight from error
Students are learning that recovering from tough breaks and errors is a crucial element in the training and development of leaders.