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Multicultural learning community to open on campus
If life is one great learning experience, surely there is no better laboratory than the street where you live. Or the residence hall: A year from now, the UW–Madison College of Letters and Science and School of Education will join University Housing in opening a multicultural learning community in Witte Residence Hall.
Program helps women succeed in science and engineering
Women at the UW–Madison who are planning to enter science and engineering fields are more academically successful than ever before.
UW-Madison Connections program to expand statewide
UW-Madison and the UW Colleges are expanding a pilot program to meet the growing demand for an undergraduate degree from UW–Madison.
Students, professor discover family history in New Mexico
It is a coincidence befitting a Charles Dickens novel: University professor discovers cache of photographs, lost for more than half a century. Depicted are elder family members of an administrator at the same university where the professor works.
Distinguished historian to present Curti lectures
The 26th annual Merle Curti Lectures will be presented by distinguished intellectual historian Francis Oakley Oct. 16, 17 and 18.
New center to address diversity in math education
A new five-year, $11.5 million consortium based at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research is beginning work on rebuilding the nation's mathematics education infrastructure.
Women and learning series presents 3 scholars
Women and Learning, a lecture series by three nationally known UW–Madison scholars, begins Wednesday, Oct. 10. The lectures, sponsored by the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries, sample women's scholarship in literature, science and history.
Forum examines postsecondary education policies
The effect of federal policies on postsecondary education and the factors influencing how students complete their college degrees will be the subject of a forum Oct. 8-9 at UW–Madison.
Students learn geology the rock-hard way
University undergraduates are learning what it's like to be geologists this fall through hands-on activities much like the everyday work of professional geologists.
Theatre notes progress in diversity hiring
The Department of Theatre and Drama has made progress in diversifying its faculty and staff.
Single-parent scholarships awarded to seven students
Six undergraduates and one graduate student have received scholarships for students who are also single parents.
Palm reading at the library
When Friends of UW–Madison Libraries member Beth Kubly donated more than 100 books to campus libraries recently, no one worried about having to clear shelf space.
Kinesiologist channels energy into teaching, rehab work
Tim Gattenby says, "I'm the epitome of a late bloomer, and I think I'm still blooming."
Chemistry prof’s award to fund science outreach
To help bridge the gap between research and teaching in science education, the National Science Foundation has awarded its highest honor for excellence in both disciplinary scholarship and undergraduate education to chemistry professor Arthur Ellis.
Arboretum receives $500,000 science education boost
The Arboretum is among 29 science museums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos and other informal science education centers that received a part of $12 million in new grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Nuclear physics in the science curriculum
Middle and high school teachers who wish to introduce nuclear physics into their science classrooms are invited to participate in a workshop entitled "Nuclear Physics in the Science Curriculum-A Primer for Middle and High School Teachers."
Teach-in on Islam in the world set for Sept. 19
The religious ideas of Islam and its global influence will be explored at a teach-in conducted by members of the UW–Madison faculty and the Madison Muslim community on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4-6 p.m. in 3650 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.
Key deadlines extended
At the chancellors teleconference on Thursday, September 13 it was agreed, in view of the events of this week, to extend the add deadline and 100-percent refund deadline by one full week. A few other key deadlines have also been proportionately changed.
UW-Madison cancels Friday afternoon classes
The university will cancel classes beginning at noon Friday, Sept. 14, in concert with the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance in light of this week's tragic events.
WiscNet connects Wisconsin schools and Internet 2
WiscNet, Wisconsin's educational, research and governmental Internet network, enables Wisconsin schools to gain access to Internet 2, which will allow users to collaborate and access information in ways not possible using today's Internet. Tele-immersion, virtual laboratories, digital libraries and distributed instruction are just a few examples of Internet 2 applications areas.