Almanac

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)

Correction
A photo caption Sept. 26 incorrectly stated Jessica Gaspar’s academic affiliation. Gaspar is a teaching assistant and Ph.D. dissertator in the Theatre and Drama department.

Education compiles site for coping with tragedy
To assist educators and others in helping children cope with the tragic events of Sept. 11, the School of Education has compiled a comprehensive list of Internet resources.

From the school’s Center for Instructional Materials and Computing site, Web users can access resources ranging from background information, such as “How Black Boxes Work,” to guides designed to help children cope with their feelings, such as Sesame Workshop’s “Tragic Times, Healing Words.” To find the list, visit: http://www.education.wisc.edu.

Information, Jo Ann Carr, CIMC director, 263-4755.

Nominations sought for distinguished alums
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Awards, which honor professional achievement, civic leadership and/or service to the university. Honorees will receive their awards at a ceremony May 10.

This year, WAA has created an award to honor alumni younger than 40. Recipients of the Young Alumni Award must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their careers, civic involvement and/or university service. Nomination deadline: Monday, Dec. 3. Send nominations to: Wisconsin Alumni Association, Attention: Nominations, 650 North Lake St., Madison WI 53706.

Dancers to gather
Got restless feet? You can join ballroom dancers in Memorial Union’s Great Hall Thursday, Oct. 18, 8-10:30 p.m. There is no need to preregister, and the event is free. The Wisconsin Union Directorate and Mini Courses sponsor this event. Information: Robin Schmoldt. 262-6954.

Diversity group plans weekend forum
Generation 2008, a student-organized group dedicated to raising the level of awareness of the university diversity effort, Plan 2008, will hold a free forum and workshop on the plan and diversity issues beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Pyle Center. To register, visit http://128.104.202.19/gen2008/register.html or e-mail: gen2008@hotmail.com. Seating is limited to 250.

For details on Plan 2008, visit: http://www.wisc.edu/studentaffairs/plan/2008.html

Horrall dies at 70
Longtime UW–Madison scientist Ross M. Horrall died Sept. 17 at age 70. A fisheries biologist and ecologist, Horrall received his B.S. (“53), M.S. and Ph.D. from UW–Madison. Horrall rose to the position of senior scientist while working for the Department of Zoology, Marine Studies Center, and Sea Grant Institute, 1965-89. A service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Fitchburg Serenity Club, P.O. Box 259297, 6048 McKee Road, Madison, WI 53725.

Backward glance
From Wisconsin Week, Oct. 9, 1991: The UW System has embarked on a four-year downsizing program that will reallocate money as enrollment is reduced. … Chancellor Donna Shalala predicts the university will be smaller but finer in 20 years. … Scientists who artificially acidified Little Rock Lake will now begin to test its recovery as part of a long-running acid rain study. … A court decision declares a UW System anti-harassment rule unconstitutional, but officials say the ruling will not hamper efforts to fight racism and sexism.