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Campus police honor four
Four civilians who played major roles in helping the UW–Madison Police Department address campus security concerns in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were honored April 17.
Wiley addresses high-risk drinking
Chancellor John Wiley expresses strong support for a proposal to limit drink specials while also challenging the campus community to develop new solutions to the problems of high-risk drinking.
Media briefing quotes from the chancellor
Here are some quotes from Chancellor John Wiley's media briefing April 24 on the issue of high-risk drinking.
Hygiene lab: Testing for anthrax and much more
In 1924, William Stovall, who was then director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, published an article on anthrax in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Now nearly 80 years later, scientists working in the facility that bears his name are again focused on anthrax.
‘Passage of Oracles’ returns
"Passage of Oracles," an innovative combination of dance, music and martial arts, returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m.
Festival melds technology, arts
The annual Festival of Interarts and Technology will showcase a wide range of visual, multimedia and performing works by student artists.
Brain, heal thyself
Adding to the growing evidence that mammal brains can produce new nerve cells, a Medical School team reports that adult rats that suffer strokes are able to grow new brain cells.
Growth masks growing inequality
Wisconsin could lose its standing as one of the most economically equal states in the nation, according to the Center on Wisconsin Strategy.
‘Rain gardens’ help recharge ground water
For those of us who spent winter days dreaming of tulips and sunflowers, tomatoes and snap peas, gardening means one thing ÷ growing plants. But the gardens blooming in the minds of two university engineers cultivate sand and gravel, water budgets and storage capacity.
Agricultural and life sciences faculty honored at banquet
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences honored seven faculty members at the Gamma Sigma Delta awards banquet April 11. Those receiving awards were selected by their colleagues.
Wisconsin Alumni Student Board hosts All-Campus Party
From April 21-26, the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, the student arm of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, will host the second annual All-Campus Party 2002.
Alumni to experience today’s UW at Day on Campus
Hundreds of UW–Madison alumni will return Friday, May 10, for Day on Campus, the annual educational event hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
Campus jazz band, in midst of tour, to cut first CD at area club
The UW Jazz Big Band, 18 student musicians under the direction of Claude Cailliet, is busy touring this spring and plans to record a compact disc at a concert at Luther's Blues Wednesday, April 24, at 9:30 p.m.
‘Flea In Her Ear’ closes University Theatre season
Mistaken identities, attempted indiscretions, high fashion and a hilarious cast of characters combine with uproarious results in the University Theatre's last play of the spring season. 'A Flea in Her Ear,' an outrageous French farce, is transported to the wild 1960s in a modern translation by acclaimed Chicago director Frank Galati. Veteran University Theatre director Norma Saldivar heads a cast and production team as they take a no-holds-barred romp through the show.
All-Campus Party: Full plate of fun
The All-Campus Party, created by students for students, runs April 21-27.
Faculty stage dance concert
The Spring Faculty Concert April 25-27, 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, features visiting artist Barbara Grubel and other faculty artists.
Medical School attacks asthma
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $19 million to the Medical School to conduct three groundbreaking studies to find answers about asthma.
WAA to honor five for achievements in science, public service
Former U.S. Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, former publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal Jim Burgess, geologist Ken Ciriacks, California public servant Joy Picus and engineer Winslow Sargeant, to receive the Wisconsin Alumni Association's highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, in a reception on Friday, May 10, at 5:45 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater in Memorial Union.
Save energy, campus urged
With budgets shrinking and costs rising, the campus will have a tough time meeting its utility bills unless workers help reduce the university's energy appetite, says Physical Plant director John Harrod.
Five receive Guggenheims
Five faculty in the College of Letters and Science have been named Guggenheim Fellows.