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Students initiate surprise award for professor

December 10, 2002

Some 20 graduate students surprised industrial engineering professor Michael J. Smith Dec. 6 with a presentation of an award for "Excellence in Holistic Education," an award established entirely by students, some of whom he's advised. Read More

Dance class to interpret feelings

December 10, 2002

The study of dance/movement therapy, which uses nonverbal communication, creativity and movement to explore relationships and feelings, will be available next semester. Read More

Employee Matters

December 10, 2002

Dependent Status Changes Read More

For Wisconsin Union: It’s a master plan

December 10, 2002

When the Wisconsin Union celebrates its 75th anniversary next year, the campus community and visitors will get a glimpse into the organization's future, as well as its past. Read More

Lord of the vat

December 10, 2002

For years, Walt Brandli enjoyed a simple lunch-time ritual — a sandwich made with Old Amsterdam Gouda cheese. Out of the hundreds of varieties he's experienced through a lifetime in Wisconsin, it was his long-standing favorite. These days, Brandli, UW–Madison's most talented and experienced cheesemaker, only rarely gets the chance to taste Gouda, which also happens to be one of his most accomplished products. Read More

Who Knew?

December 10, 2002

Send your questions and ideas Who Knew? is intended to inform and entertain by publishing answers to questions of campus interest posed by… Read More

AP’s Wolman to address mid-year graduates

December 10, 2002

Jonathan Wolman, senior vice president of The Associated Press, will return to his native Madison to address graduates at his alma mater's mid-year commencement on Sunday, Dec. 22. Ceremonies will be held at the Kohl Center at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Read More

Events Bulletin

December 10, 2002

Online Marathon Training The Wisconsin Alumni Association and Ron Carda, kinesiology, are offering marathon training during spring semester. Learn and train online alongside… Read More

Recent Sightings

December 10, 2002

Sifting sunlight A sliver of sunlight, from low in the winter sky, shines through the Bascom Hall portico and strikes… Read More

Calendar Highlights

December 10, 2002

Union galleries offer three shows The Wisconsin Union galleries in the Memorial Union are presenting three shows: In “Sometimes I Paint,”… Read More

For the Record

December 10, 2002

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS German and European Studies Opportunities Available The Center for German and European Studies announces eight available graduate fellowships… Read More

Announcements

December 10, 2002

Subjects Sought for Study John Marshall, professor of psychiatry, is recruiting subjects for a medication study. Participants must be experiencing recurrent depression symptoms,… Read More

Experienced law students give first-years the scoop

December 10, 2002

UW-Madison's Student Bar Association has created two programs aimed at improving the learning environment for first-year students and making the Law School experience more collegial for all students. Read More

Nelson to champion innovative ways to teach biology

December 10, 2002

For 32 years, Dave Nelson, a professor of biochemistry, has struggled to balance the roles of researcher and teacher in one of the country's preeminent life science departments. Now, Nelson, who himself has won several prestigious teaching awards, will have the opportunity — and the time — to help biologists of all stripes become better, more inventive teachers. Read More

New course explores the human-animal connection

December 10, 2002

In an attempt to clear away some of the polemic and misinformation that clouds our modern perspective of human-animal symbiosis, a new course explores the many issues and realities of how people work with, befriend and utilize animals. Read More

Undergrads share hands-on research

December 10, 2002

More than 70 UW–Madison students, mostly sophomores and juniors, will share findings from their mentored research projects this Thursday during a public poster session at Union South. Read More

Napping event to help students relax

December 9, 2002

During finals, many students stop sleeping and eating properly, adding to their already heightened stress levels. That's why students should stop by the University Health Services' Stress-Free Zone to nap, drink water, eat fruit, get a massage, listen to music, color and just basically relax. Read More

Brandt wins Grawemeyer, MLA awards

December 6, 2002

UW-Madison English Professor Deborah Brandt has won two major awards for a 2001 book she authored studying life, learning and literacy in Central Wisconsin. Read More

All-university string orchestras give premieres

December 6, 2002

Students learning advanced music composition, two orchestras of non-music majors, and a food pantry would seem to have little reason to cross paths. But a stroke of inspiration at the School of Music enabled all three to benefit from a unique venture that started last spring and culminates Saturday night (Dec. 7). Read More

Badger fans will remember the Alamo Bowl

December 5, 2002

On Thursday, December 26, alumni and fans will depart from Madison to cheer on the football Badgers at their first-ever appearance at the Alamo Bowl. Read More