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Wisconsin Union Theater announces 2002-2003 season
The Wisconsin Union Theater's next season of arts and entertainment events, planned by students and staff of the Union Theater, features professional artists and attractions in three annual series and a special. Read More
WAA hosts international student graduation celebration
International exchange students and graduates will gather Wednesday, May 8, at the Pyle Center's Alumni Lounge, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a graduation reception sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Read More
Exercise your mind on a UW alumni biking adventure
Take a new spin on learning with the Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning's Alumni Biking Adventure. Enjoy the natural beauty and scenic landscape of Dane County's bike trails during this educational weekend on June 14-15. Read More
University Communications receives national awards
University Communications at the UW–Madison has received two national awards this year from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Read More
Union to expand hours, programs
The Wisconsin Union will expand its academic year operating hours to provide additional programming, late-night activities and gathering space for students and members of the campus community. Read More
Weather guys handle shower of questions with ease
While many place conversation about the weather in the realm of mundane small talk, two UW–Madison atmospheric and oceanic sciences professors take it to the public airwaves. Steven Ackerman and Jonathan Martin have been regular guests on Larry Meiller's weekday Wisconsin Public Radio call-in show for more than two years. Read More
Education faculty, staff to receive awards
The School of Education will honor six faculty and staff members with Distinguished Achievement Awards at a May 1 reception. Read More
Students win $10,000 for business plan
A team of students walked away April 26 with the top prize of $10,000 for a technology-based business plan. Read More
National academy elects two
Two members of the faculty ö geneticist John F. Doebley and physicist Willy Haeberli ö were elected April 30 to the National Academy of Sciences. Read More
Maxwell is interim head of Center for Integrated Ag Systems
Doug Maxwell, professor emeritus of plant pathology, will serve as interim director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. Maxwell replaces Lydia Zepeda, who will become director of the Development Studies Graduate Program. Read More
Forum examines local control
What level of government is best at protecting natural resources? Twelve seniors in environmental studies have investigated the question since January and will present their findings at a free public forum, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in 3070 Grainger. Read More
Scholar discusses ‘Citizen Paine’
One of the country's leading experts on the Constitution will hold a dinner presentation and discussion Tuesday, May 14, on "Thomas Paine, the Quintessential Revolutionary." Read More
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Am I eligible for… Read More
Professor erases stigma of being a good teacher
Chemistry professor Jim Taylor had an award named after him, but that's not something he wants to talk about. Taylor won't boast about his own achievements, but he readily touts the other exceptional teachers at the university. Read More
Emerita’s autobiography places personal history in political context
She fled the Nazis, sought refuge in Communism, helped define feminism and created the field of women's history. Gerda Lerner, professor emerita, discusses her life and struggles in her new memoir, 'Fireweed: A Political Autobiography' (Temple University Press). Read More
Two named to academy
A political scientist and geographer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2002. Read More
Web site promises more effective meetings
A Web site is now available to help faculty, students, staff and alumni plan, lead and participate in more productive meetings. Read More