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Rare rhino unearthed on campus
A 3,200-pound rare white rhinoceros has been buried near Picnic Point on campus for nearly two decades. Starting today, May 15, staff members from the departments of zoology, geology and wildlife ecology plan to excavate the skeletal remains.
UW postdocs are satisfied
While most postdoctoral scholars say they are satisfied with their overall experience at this institution, many cite concerns about employment and training, says a Graduate School report.
UW-Madison to bestow degrees May 17-19
More than 5,000 UW–Madison students will step up to the stage to receive their degrees during commencement weekend May 17-19.
Another huge iceberg departs Antarctica
A new, massive iceberg has broken off from Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf, according to polar-orbiting satellite imagery taken Friday, May 10, at the Antarctica Meteorological Research Center .
Almanac
Memorial Union closed June 16 Due to meetings associated with the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2002 being held in Madison, Memorial Union will…
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Study:…
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Are you leaving employment?…
Recent Sightings
A student test drives the FutureTruck, a re-engineered Ford Explorer, in tough academic terrain before letting Chancellor John Wiley…
Who Knew?
Wisconsin Week’s Josh Orton finds answers to questions of campus interest posed by faculty and staff. We can’t promise to answer all questions submitted,…
Kutler: Restore access to presidential papers
"Really makes you wonder what's in those papers," muses Stanley Kutler, UW–Madison's E. Gordon Fox Professor of American Institutions. Kutler's wonderment is rooted in President Bush's recent executive order barring, in the interest of national security, access to presidential records.
Wiley wheels into the future
Chancellor John Wiley plans to drive the FutureTruck, a Ford Explorer re-engineered by students, today, May 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Bascom Hall.
Letters and Science honors five
Five members of the College of Letters and Science academic staff received career achievement awards at an April 24 reception and ceremony. Dean Phillip R. Certain presented the awards, which are the first to be made under a new Letters and Science annual program.
Events bulletin
LEARNING Summer Continuing Education Catalog Available The Summer Continuing Education Catalog is now available by calling 262-1156. The catalog offers opportunities…
For the record
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS Center for the Humanities Call for Proposals The Center for the Humanities of the College of Letters and…
Milestones
APPOINTED Ed VanGemert has been named associate director for Public Services for the General Library System, which includes management of public services…
Position Vacancy Listings
Administrative 041550: Assoc Dir,Unspec (9) U H S / Administrative Services (100). Apply by May 31. 041687: Policy/Plng Analyst/Sr Policy/Plng Anlst…
Pledge encourages graduates to find ‘good’ jobs
The job market may be tighter for UW–Madison May 2002 graduates, but a "good" job means more than good money, say organizers of the Graduation Pledge Initiative.
What’s all the brouhaha about stem cell research?
The final talk in the Wisconsin Idea Explorations in the Sciences series of free public evening presentations, 'What's All The Brouhaha About Stem-Cell Research?' features Robert Streiffer, UW–Madison professor of medical ethics and philosophy.
Housing conference examines smart growth
Smart growth and affordable housing are the focus of this year's Wisconsin Housing Conference May 21-22 at UW–Madison.