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Opinion: Using admissions to diversify our campus

January 28, 2003

The U.S. Supreme Court case that examines the use of race in admissions at the University of Michigan has put the spotlight on how race is considered when admitting students to UW–Madison. At the request of the Badger Herald, UW–Madison Provost Peter Spear submitted the following Op/Ed piece, which appeared in the Jan. 28 issue of the student newspaper. Read More

RAP coffee breaks seek to improve race relations

January 28, 2003

A grassroots effort that explores ways to improve campus climate for minority students is inviting participation from the campus community this spring. Richard Davis, professor of music, says the Retention Action Project has several events planned in the coming months that will examine how the attitudes and behavior of faculty, administration staff and students impact campus climate for both people of color and whites. Read More

Latest new-age, health supplements: Garlic, kale and beets?

January 28, 2003

With so many people using over- the-counter herbal supplements as a means to promote health, one UW–Madison researcher is wondering why we don't hunt for health-promoting properties among the ordinary plants we grow for food. Read More

Keeping watch throughout the night

January 28, 2003

When most of the university community is fast asleep, its nocturnal members are handling business of nightmare prevention. Some provide safety and warmth, others guidance and friendship. Some are locked in computer rooms; others fly off in the dark to save a life. Read More

Scientists solve puzzle of how influenza builds its infectious seeds

January 27, 2003

By solving a long-standing puzzle about how the influenza virus assembles its genetic contents into infectious particles that enable the virus to spread from cell to cell, scientists have opened a new gateway to a better understanding of one of the world's most virulent diseases. Read More

Sciences career fair set for Jan. 27

January 24, 2003

The second annual Sciences and Life Sciences Career Fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the Great Hall of Memorial Union. Read More

Multicultural Career Fair set Feb. 6

January 24, 2003

The second annual Multicultural Career Fair and Reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Great Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. The fair will run from 3-6:30 p.m. and a reception will follow in Tripp Commons. Read More

WSUM to air dean of students call-in show

January 24, 2003

For the first time, a UW–Madison administrator will participate in a weekly radio call-in show on WSUM-FM 91.7, the university's student radio station. On "The Luoluo Show," Dean of Students Luoluo Hong will discuss campus news, and listen to student views and concerns, as well as answer questions on the show, which will air Mondays, from 5-6 p.m. The show premieres Jan. 27 and will run through the semester. Read More

Architect Pelli to give public lecture

January 22, 2003

Celebrated architect Cesar Pelli will give a special public lecture, "Recent Designs," at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Mitchell Theater, Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave. Read More

Study shows preschool can prevent child abuse

January 21, 2003

According to a new study by researchers at UW–Madison, educational intervention programs for young children that also involve the parents help cut the rate at which enrolled children will be abused or neglected by their caregivers. The findings, published in the current issue of the journal Child Development, provide new evidence that preschool programs can impact not just school readiness, but long-term family outcomes. Read More

Researchers track clarity of Wisconsin lakes from space

January 17, 2003

Assisted by hundreds of volunteers around the state, UW researchers and their partners have developed a method of assessing the water quality of Wisconsin's lakes from space. Using images captured 438 miles above the earth, they have completed the first satellite-based inventory of the clarity of the largest 8,000 lakes in the state. Read More

Reaching out: Projects will explore, teach, engage community

January 16, 2003

Eight outreach projects will receive funding under the first year of Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment. The new endowment is designed to forward the Wisconsin Idea, the century-old mission to use university resources to improve the lives of people living in the state, the country and around the world. Read More

Sidran to teach, perform

January 16, 2003

Renowned Madison musician Ben Sidran will be the spring 2003 Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence. Read More

Ongoing study checks in on ‘Happy Days’ cohort

January 15, 2003

For 45 years, the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study has provided policy makers and social-science researchers with an unparalleled look at how education, career and family affect adult life. Now, as those one-time high school seniors ÷ known as the "Happy Days" cohort after the popular television sitcom about Milwaukee's class of 1957 ÷ become senior citizens, a new survey will seek to understand more specifically how a person's entire life influences, and can improve, the aging process. Read More

Durand to help lead diversity, climate efforts

January 15, 2003

Bernice Durand, a professor of physics who has been deeply involved in campus climate and diversity programs, has been chosen by Provost Peter Spear to become the university's associate vice chancellor for diversity and climate. Read More

International Institute, Borders Books partner on book series

January 15, 2003

Beginning this month, the International Institute and Borders Books will partner on an international book series, entitled "The World Beyond Our Borders." The six-month series will feature UW–Madison faculty discussing their recent books on a variety of international subjects. Read More

Students receive awards for international study

January 15, 2003

Twenty-four UW–Madison students have received major student awards for international study. Read More

Search begins for pharmacy dean

January 14, 2003

A search-and-screen committee is conducting its search for a new dean of the School of Pharmacy. Read More

Chapin named Wisconsin Week editor, news manager

January 14, 2003

Michael W. Chapin, a Chicago-area newspaper editor for 24 years, has been named news manager for University Communications and editor of Wisconsin Week. Read More

Paredes appointed to Student Affairs post

January 14, 2003

Ruby Paredes has been named assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs, responsible for serving as liaison to schools, colleges and administrative units to promote diversity goals expressed in Plan 2008. Read More