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Regents approve two new undergraduate majors
The UW System Board of Regents approved two new undergraduate majors for UW–Madison at the board's Dec. 8 meeting.
International study continues growth
The university hosted 4,154 international students in 1999-2000, and awarded credit to 1,204 U.S. students who studied abroad in 1998-99, according to a recent report.
Campus seeks diversity through the arts
Artists working in all media regularly bring less-heard voices onto mainstream radar, and Tino Balio says presenting these views always has been a charter of the Arts Institute at UW–Madison.
Asia conference invites thoughtful dialogue
Michael Penn, associate editor of On Wisconsin magazine, reported on the groundbreaking Asia 2000 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The international gathering aimed to promote closer relationships among Asian friends of UW–Madison and to increase awareness of the vision for the future of the university.
Election, shmelection — can’t we do it better?
A report posted today, Nov. 16, on The Why Files, a popular and critically acclaimed Web site at UW–Madison that explores the science behind the news, outlines alternative voting systems that could be fairer or more accurate than plurality voting.
Scholarship honors memory of Capital Times staffers
A gift from the estate of Ethel M. Parker will establish a scholarship fund to benefit UW–Madison journalism students.
New course focuses on biotechnology ethics
A new course, to be taught for the first time next spring, promises an in-depth examination of the issues and controversies that surround modern biotechnology.
Helping students link living and learning
Helping undergraduates better fuse their in- and out-of-classroom lives occupies Peter Quimby's attention as he assumes his new position as the Chadbourne Residential College's assistant dean. Chadbourne seeks to create the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college.
Barnard Hall to join Chadbourne Residential College
Barnard Hall, a residence hall in continuous operation since its doors opened in 1913, will join Chadbourne Hall next door as part of the Chadbourne Residential College.
Washington Post writer to visit
John Berry, who has covered the economy and the Federal Reserve for the Post since 1978, will serve as this semester's business writer-in-residence at the university.
Courses offered in business French, Spanish
Business French and Spanish courses are being offered this fall at the School of Business. The courses will help businesspeople understand another culture and communicate more effectively when conducting business internationally.
Kimberly-Clark to sponsor 15 scholarships
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has pledged $462,000 over the next five years to sponsor 15 annual scholarships and fellowships at the university that are geared primarily towards building a more diverse and better-educated work force.
Growth accelerates in study-abroad programs
After two decades of slow growth, study-abroad blasted off from a 1981-82 plateau of fewer than 200 students to nearly 700 for last year.
Imprisoned writers help students learn about life
A new class this fall will acquaint students with the insight of incarcerated Africans and African Americans around the world.
Lilly awards to yield new, remodeled courses
New or revised courses in literature, women's studies, popular culture, language acquisition and theater education will be options for students soon thanks to the Lilly Teaching Fellows program.
Program offers internships for academic staff
Following on the heels of the successful Academic Staff Mentoring Program is a pilot project offering internships for staff to build new skills and learn more about the university.
South African visitor to address students
The director of the National Research Foundation of South Africa will be a featured speaker at the closing banquet of the Summer Collegiate Experience Thursday, Aug. 3.
Distance education conference set
An international conference Aug. 2-4 organized by the university will examine innovations in distance learning, one of the hottest current topics in education.
Economic outlook briefing scheduled
Continued boom, steady as it goes, or bust? Learn the prospects for the economy in Wisconsin, the Midwest, the nation and the world at 'Economic Outlook: 2001,' a daylong executive briefing sponsored by the School of Business.
U.S. Forest Service chief to keynote forum
Chief Michael Dombeck of the U.S. Forest Service will be in Madison July 19 to deliver the keynote address at the Intelligent Consumption Forum on forest use, a forum and project run by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters.