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Filmmaker Varda to speak at symposium
One of the world's leading filmmakers, AgnÂs Varda, will be the guest of honor at a landmark international symposium devoted to her work Oct. 3-5.
Study: Record TV campaign ads halted for Sept. 11
The much-anticipated ceasefire in political television advertising by 2002 candidates across the nation was confirmed in a study released Friday by the Wisconsin Advertising Project at UW–Madison, funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Ford Madox Ford conference starts Friday
The International Ford Madox Ford Society will hold its first North American meeting at the Pyle Center, Sept. 20-22.
Consortium to benefit student researchers
NASA has conferred "designated" status on the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, a program to encourage space-related education, research and public service.
Sample campus arts Sept. 28
The greater Madison community and students, especially those new to Madison, and are invited to get into the arts on campus and bring a friend or two to "Arts Night Out!" on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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.