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Corpse flower to bloom soon

July 26, 2002

The rare 'corpse flower,' or titan arum plant native to Sumatra, is expected to bloom at the Botany Greenhouse this coming week.

Finding advances quantum computing

July 25, 2002

An advance made by university scientists could bring quantum computing out of the gee-whiz world of scientific novelty and into the practical realm.

PEOPLE celebrates results

July 25, 2002

The incoming freshmen class will include 24 graduates of the PEOPLE Program, the first group of participants to enroll at the university.

Europe looks to UW for analysis, advice

July 24, 2002

In an unusual move, the European Parliament earlier this month invited UW–Madison professor Jonathan Zeitlin to testify at a parliamentary hearing on the European Employment Strategy, a new approach to policy coordination among the European Union's member states launched in 1997.

Meeting discusses gene therapy, personalized drugs

July 24, 2002

Diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease, the nation's number-one killer, in the near future is under the scrutiny of approximately 500 physicians and research scientists from around the world.

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.