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Workplace learning conference scheduled in Milwaukee
The Fourth Annual Workplace Learning Conference, sponsored by the Center on Education and Work at UW–Madison, will draw more than 1,000 people from 42 states and six nations May 16-18 in Milwaukee.
Learning to eat, eating to learn
In the midst of midterms, while most professors fed students exams, Jack Kloppenburg simply fed them.
Hilldale recipient creates artistic spectacles
1999 Hilldale Undergraduate Research Award winner Richard Nelipovich wants people to think of their glasses as "jewelry for the face." The UW–Madison senior in the School of Art is designing eyeglass frames that are innovative, distinctive and at times wildly impractical.
Campus libraries plan electronic catalog upgrade
A new electronic catalog is coming soon to libraries here and on other UW System campuses - overdue and just in the nick of time.
Law school partners with Russian university
The UW Law School is partnering with a Russian university to strengthen international legal education.
Virtually Victorian
Students taking a course called "The Woman Question in Victorian Literature and Culture," taught by English professor Susan Bernstein, have found a "space" outside the classroom, a space that's engaging and informative, a space that makes the classroom a better place to be.
UW-Madison picked for black grad student conference
UW-Madison will host the 12th Annual Black Graduate Student Conference March 29-April 2 next year.
Teaching from Twain to Twinkies
Dale Bauer, professor of English and women's studies, keeps her students tuned in to her Major American Novelists course with innovative approaches like Jeopardy Day and Groundhog Day.
Symposium to be held on diversity in law teaching”
The UW–Madison Law School will host a symposium on Diversity in Law Teaching this weekend, in conjunction with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of William H. Hastie Fellowship Program.
Art students create ‘Chairs for Chairity’
Among the 40 artists presenting original chairs for auction at the Madison Art Center's first-ever "Chairs for Chairity" fundraiser Thursday, April 22, will be 21 UW–Madison art students and their instructor, Jim Dietz.
WAA ‘Day on Campus’ May 7 at Monona Terrace
The Wisconsin Alumni Association's 39th annual "Day on Campus." includes continuing education presentations by six UW–Madison professors, a luncheon, and the opportunity to participate in the last day of the Chancellor's International Convocation.
Tech training program for students launched
The Division of Information Technology plans to train up to 85 undergraduates in a unique program this summer.
Alumni University begins accepting enrollees
The 10th annual Alumni University June 21-25 affords alumni, faculty and staff the opportunity to return to the classroom once more to learn from UW–Madison faculty and emeritus professors.
Teaching and learning technology symposium scheduled
A new symposium called 'Teaching and Learning with Technology: Progress and Prospects' is scheduled May 27-28 at Grainger Hall.
Washington Post business writer visits campus
Sharon Walsh, national business corespondent for the Washington Post based in New York City, will serve as the spring semester's business writer in residence this week.
Conference to examine language and literature training
The Modern Language Association of America conference to be hosted this week by UW–Madison will examine key issues expected to shape graduate studies in English, comparative literature, and foreign languages and literature.
NPR science correspondent to visit
Richard Harris, science correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), has been named a 1999 Science Writer in Residence by UW–Madison and will spend a week on the UW–Madison campus beginning Monday, April 12.
Survey reveals campus computing trends
Computer users at UW–Madison choose Netscape for World Wide Web browsing while Microsoft products dominate traditional desktop computing, a new survey shows.
Service learning broadens education
The idea of volunteering as coursework has been gaining momentum in the last several years, both at UW–Madison and other institutions.
Learning about leadership
Particpants in UW–Madison's Leadership Institute, a yearlong program to build leadership skills in junior- and senior-level faculty and staff, gain a keener awareness of self and others as they broaden their perspective as leaders.