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Cuban pianist to play Music Hall
Internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist Omar Sosa, who has just been nominated for the Latin Grammy in the jazz category, will be at Music Hall Thursday, Sept. 19, as part of the kick-off for the Sin Fronteras project focused on the Caribbean.
Wiley to academic staff: We’re in good shape
Chancellor John Wiley says the university is in good shape, despite continuing concerns over the state budget.
UW-Madison ranks seventh in nation
The university has been named the seventh-best public university in the 2003 'America's Best Colleges' guidebook published by U.S. News & World Report.
First science history Ph.Ds return to campus
Seems like just yesterday when the Department of History of Science awarded its first doctorates . . . but in fact, it was exactly 50 years ago.
Additional security in place for Camp Randall
Tighter security will be in place at Saturday's University of Wisconsin football game following an announcement from the federal government that the nation is under an orange level alert, which indicates a high risk for terrorist attack.
Blanche Lazzell woodcuts on display at Elvehjem
A selection of Blanche Lazzell's many prints in vivid colors will be displayed at the Elvehjem Museum of Art through Nov. 2.
Photos from Sept. 11, 2002
Still water in the fountain on Library Mall reflects attendees of the remembrance program. (Photo: Jeff Miller)…
Geographic’s map drawn from UW–Madison work
National Geographic this month features a map, "A World Transformed,"depicting human impact on the Earth as detailed by UW–Madison research.
Roundtable lunches set for fall
The fall 2002 Roundtable luncheon series will include three presentations for the fall semester, including remarks from UW System President Katharine Lyall.
UW System: $9.5 billion economic impact
The UW System contributes $9.5 billion to the state's economy each year, which is nearly a 10-fold return on Wisconsin's investment in the university, according to a new study.
Campus marks Sept. 11 with reflection, discussion
Here are excerpts of prepared remarks that Chancellor John Wiley delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance today, Sept. 11, on Library Mall.
Remarks by Bryan Gadow, Chair, Associated Students of Madison
(The following remarks were delivered during a program of reflection and remembrance scheduled today, Sept. 11, from 8:45- 9:30 a.m., Library Mall.)…
‘Ironman’ bends campus traffic
Street closures and other restrictions will be in effect Sunday, Sept. 15, around campus due to the Ironman Wisconsin events taking place that day.
Torphy to retire
A search is under way to replace John Torphy, vice chancellor for administration, who plans to retire next summer after a long career in state government.
Butterflies in space
White cabbage butterflies may soon be soaring through space as well as fluttering across your garden. The butterflies and special fast-growing plants are the focus of a NASA-sponsored project for biology teachers visiting campus.
Who Knew?
What is the Blue Bus Clinic, and how did it get its name? The concept and counterintuitive name of the clinic dates back…
Employee Matters
Do you commute to work? Would you like to save money on your commute? UW employees have access to free bus passes and pre-tax deduction programs.
Events bulletin
Learning Mini Course Registration From dancing to digital photography and spying to sailing. Sign up for more than 150 classes. Memorial…
Milestones
Appointments Severino Albuquerque, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, has been named chair of Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian studies. Mark…
For the Record
Grants and Fellowships Lectures Committee Proposals The Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support…