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Finalists chosen for dean of students

July 23, 2002

A 15-member search and screen committee has narrowed the field of candidates for dean of students to four finalists.

Another corpse flower to bloom

July 23, 2002

For the second time in a little more than a year, one of the world's largest and most malodorous flowers will bloom at the university.

Gigi cancels; Hassan Hakmoun to replace

July 23, 2002

The Wisconsin Union Theater announces that Gigi has canceled her fall tour and will not perform in the theater this season. Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun has been booked for the same day and time, Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m.

ISIS unavailable July 27-Aug. 5

July 22, 2002

From July 27 to Aug. 5, the campus will upgrade Web self-service opportunities for students.

University to upgrade ISIS

July 22, 2002

The university is upgrading the Integrated Student Information System to allow authorized staff members and departments easy, Web-based access to a wide range of vital student data.

Parallel Press releases ‘Small Acts’

July 22, 2002

In the Parallel Press's latest chapbook release, "Small Acts," poet Mary Mercier explores how minuscule events reveal principal life themes.

Alumni to be honored

July 19, 2002

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council of the Wisconsin Alumni Association has selected two local educators as its 2002 Distinguished Alumni.

UW-Madison hosts grandparents university

July 18, 2002

Grandparents University brings children and their grandparents together to learn from each other while being instructed by some of the finest UW–Madison faculty and staff.

Hoyt to be honored for teaching

July 18, 2002

A record of excellence in broadcast journalism education has won a major award for emeritus professor James L. Hoyt.

New UW solution stores organs even longer

July 16, 2002

In the late 1980s, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers developed a synthetic solution that could safely store organs outside the body for longer than ever…

Hospital ranks high in specialties

July 16, 2002

UW Hospital and Clinics ranks among the top 50 of the nation's nearly 2,000 major medical centers in 10 medical specialties.

Camp Randall work ends 1st phase

July 16, 2002

The $11.2 million utility construction phase of the Camp Randall Stadium renovation plan is expected to wind up this month.

Huppler drawings go on display

July 12, 2002

The exhibition "Dudley Huppler: Drawings" is scheduled to open Saturday, July 13, at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.

Fat ‘switch’ regulates weight

July 11, 2002

New findings by university biochemists add important information about how the hormone leptin regulates body weight and metabolism.

Budget bill await final approval

July 11, 2002

A budget repair bill addressing Wisconsin's $1 billion budget deficit now awaits the governor's review.

Law students help prevent land loss

July 10, 2002

Each summer, the Land Tenure Center places law students with organizations around the country that help minority communities fight land loss.

Rec sports director named

July 10, 2002

A recreational sports administrator with 21 years of experience on a Big Ten campus will become the new director of recreational sports at the university.

Study targets eating, nutrition among young adults

July 9, 2002

A nutritional scientist is leading a 10-state study that will examine the barriers to healthy eating among young adults and test a strategy to overcome the obstacles.

UW Press buys pop culture publisher

July 9, 2002

In a move that will establish the University of Wisconsin Press as a top publisher of popular culture studies, the UW Press has purchased the Popular Press from Bowling Green State University.

Conserve energy, employees asked

July 8, 2002

Physical Plant officials are asking employees to shut down equipment that generates heat and take other steps to conserve energy on campus this summer.