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Blending two colleges makes new major popular
The 4-year-old biology major, which blends the liberal arts with professional training, has become one of the most popular programs at the UW–Madison.
Students play vital role in state e-business initiatives
From August through November, five enthusiastic young strategists prepared for weekly project meetings with Rayovac executives, including the company's vice president of information systems and vice president of sales.
Res hall to expand international living, learning
University students living in the new International Learning Community this fall will have a chance to live the languages and cultures they are studying.
International opportunities to be highlighted
Campus departments in February plan to sponsor events to acquaint students with the breadth of international internship, work, study and travel opportunities available.
Blending two colleges makes biology more popular
The four-year-old biology major, which blends the liberal arts with professional training, has become one of the most popular programs at UW–Madison.
Getting religion: Islam a focal point for program
Charles Cohen is a Jew and a native New Yorker, which in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks makes him seem an unlikely watchdog for the sanctity of Islam and Muslims.
Business school names first teaching professors
The School of Business is the first academic unit on campus to use the working title of 'teaching professor.'
Advisors go to students
Academic advisors from Cross College Advising Service have branched out into Sellery Hall and the Bradley Learning Community.
Team helps build the ultimate surveillance tool
Advances in smart, low-cost integrated devices containing many different types of sensors, wireless transceivers and processors with significant computing capabilities could make the above scenario a reality in as few as five years, says Professor Parameswaran Ramanathan.
Winter Commencement Address
Charles (Charlie) H. Trotter, Sunday, December 23, 2001, Kohl Center
Chancellor’s Remarks: Winter Commencement
Chancellor John D. Wiley, Sunday, December 23, 2001, Kohl Center
African-American Studies professor committed to discourse change
American culture is not as simple as black and white, says Craig Werner, professor of humanities and African-American Studies.
New IT plan unveiled
The UW–Madison's information technology plan for the 21st century maps out how the university can use IT to achieve its top-level objectives for the new century: promoting research, advancing learning, accelerating internationalization, amplifying the Wisconsin Idea and nurturing human resources.
Students pursue passion for discovery
Through a new outreach program, students experience the thrill of discovery as they explore how animal communities in Wisconsin have changed over the last 25,000 years.
Service learning gets notice in Timetable
For the first time, service-learning classes have been specially noted in the university Timetable.
Lectures examine Afghan history, culture
The last two community lectures on the history and culture of Afghanistan and the surrounding region will be presented by faculty at Dane County public libraries.
New book opens window on early America
Letters from colonial America's earliest years, written by one of the most important figures in the colonies have been collected, many for the first time in a new edition edited by a professor of English
Kenoyer to speak on Afghanistan, Pakistan history
Mark Kenoyer, professor of anthropology, will give the talk, "Afghanistan and Pakistan: The History of a Family Divided," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Deerfield Public Library, 12 W. Nelson St.
Sikhs promote better cultural understanding
A faculty member and staff member are using the tension over the war on terrorism as a chance to improve cultural understanding.
Bioterror conference invites questions
Faculty and staff are invited to submit questions in advance of the planned conference on bioterrorism Tuesday, Nov. 13.