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Milker skills workshop set at Arlington Ag Research Station
A Milker Skills Workshop for dairy producers and dairy employees will be held Nov. 17-18, at the Arlington Agriculture Research Station.
Grant meant to boost math enrollment, training
In an effort to boost the number of Americans pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics, the National Science Foundation has awarded the UW–Madison mathematics department a three-year, $1.5 million grant to enhance and broaden research and training opportunities for UW–Madison students.
Final fall enrollment exceeds 40,600
The university has enrolled 40,610 students this fall, a 1.2 percent increase from the 40,109 students enrolled in fall 1998.
Conference to draw legion of retiree learners
Some university retirees still in the teaching business will be among those comparing notes at the first-ever statewide meeting of retiree learning groups sponsored by UW–Madison.
Prolific author, science writer to be in residence
Robin Marantz Henig, a prolific author, columnist, essayist and writer of articles about science and medicine, has been named a 1999 Science Writer in Residence.
UW alumnus donates $3.5 million to entrepreneurship
UW-Madison business students will receive first-hand experience in being entrepreneurs thanks to a gift of nearly $3.5 million from business school alumnus James Weinert.
Students, staff polish conversational skills at language tables
More than 20 "language tables" around campus offer the opportunity to stop by, sit down and chat a bit in the language of the table.
Emeritus status gives professor a portal to new worlds
If the word "emeritus" evokes images of professional fade-out in your mind, then you need a bracing dose of Herbert Lewis, who's showing how magnificently manifold are the possibilities in the Land of Emeritus Living.
Lake Mendota teems with teaching and research efforts – and algae
During any given semester, Lake Mendota lives up to its billing as the most studied lake in North America, with a popular undergraduate course taught on its waters and numerous research projects analyzing it inside-out. No university in the world is more versed in limnology, or the science of what makes a lake tick.
Student fee case project links journalism, law students
Journalism and law students at the university have joined forces to generate in-depth coverage and analysis of the university's student fee lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court.
New engineering degree responds to computer boom
The College of Engineering is booting up a new degree program that will help graduates take advantage of an incredible demand for computer expertise. In spring 2000, a new degree in computer engineering will begin modestly with an enrollment of about 80 students, but over several years will grow to more than 200 students.
Trading up: ‘Future Truck’ project rolls up to UW–Madison
Engineering students from UW–Madison will be in the thick of a national college competition to turn a sport utility vehicle into a leaner, "greener" machine.
Clothing designer takes up residency
Nick Cave, renowned Chicago clothing designer and visual artist, will present a public slide lecture, " 'Sound Suits' and 'Lucky Charms': The Art of Nick Cave" Thursday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m. in L140 Elvehjem. He is serving a semester-long residency sponsored by the Arts Institute.
$2.1 million grant supports engineering, business
Ford Motor Company will grant nearly $2.1 million over five years for education and research programs in the College of Engineering and the School of Business.
UW to launch Asian language institute next summer
A national consortium will locate a unique language-teaching institute at UW–Madison beginning in summer 2000. The Center for Southeast Asian Studies will host the Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute for five years initially, with the goal being to keep the institute at UW–Madison permanently.
Intercollege undergraduate biology major debuts
Tapping into diverse biological landscape of UW–Madison is now far easier for the undergraduate as the first broad-based, intercollege biology major in the history of the university debuts this semester.
Instructional technology grants available
A new grant called Web Works is available to UW–Madison faculty and instructional staff who wish to incorporate instructional technology more fully into their curriculum.
Nominations sought for dean of students
The search to hire a new dean of students at the university is progressing. The 15-member search and screen committee formed this summer by Chancellor David Ward is accepting applications and nominations for the position until Friday, Oct. 1.
Student computer ownership increases
A survey of UW–Madison students finds a substantial increase in computer ownership, especially among undergraduates.
New program engineers better health
Biomedical engineering, a new department in the College of Engineering beginning this fall, might be the university's most diverse department.