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Earning and learning: Staffer revitalizes print shop

April 10, 2002

For several student employees, ASM Student Print in Memorial Union serves as a work setting in which they experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a small business.

Public talks on stem cells, biotechnology continue

April 10, 2002

A series of free public evening presentations exploring advances and issues in the biological life sciences, particularly biotechnology, the human genome and stem cell research, continues next week.

Report puts UW at head of economic class

April 10, 2002

A new study provides a timely measuring stick of UW–Madison performance in terms of state economic development.

Campus at work: Now we’re cooking!

April 9, 2002

If the Rathskeller is a UW–Madison institution, you might say John Peek '84 has been institutionalized.

Introducing Abby

April 9, 2002

Those of you accustomed to receiving a flurry of prompt electronic assistance from our webmaster, Nick Weaver, might be puzzled by his recent absence from all things Internet.

Assault awareness promoted

April 9, 2002

With more than 25 events scheduled, this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Week has been expanded to the full month of April.

Chamber to highlight research

April 9, 2002

Top scientists will be on hand for the 50th Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Tuesday, April 23.

Bascom Hill tour offered

April 8, 2002

No books or backpacks are required. Comfortable shoes and a curiosity for the past are all that’s needed to enjoy the Bascom Hill Historic…

‘Fellow traveler’ advocates return to civility

April 8, 2002

Hey, be nice. That's one way to summarize the advice that Stephen Pearson gives as he works to promote civility in campus work habits.

Budget negotiation expected

April 8, 2002

Legislative leaders are expected to begin negotiating a final budget adjustment package to send back to the governor.

Bequest benefits journalism and Latin American scholars

April 8, 2002

UW-Madison alumna Helen Firstbrook Franklin was a passionate journalist and world traveler. A bequest from her estate will benefit a range of programs in the College of Letters and Science in areas that were of special interest to her.

Conference to discuss N. Korea’s openings to the west

April 8, 2002

UW-Madison will host 15 world experts on North Korea April 12-13 at a conference on recent efforts by the government to open up its economy to outside trade and investment.

Climate expert to speak April 18

April 8, 2002

Daniel Bodansky, coordinator of the federal government's climate change policy during the final two years of the Clinton administration, will give a free public lecture Thursday, April 18, at UW–Madison.

‘Journey to Selma: Bridge to Freedom’ rolls in May

April 8, 2002

UW-Madison students may apply to attend 'Journey to Selma,' a 10-day educational service trip to Selma, Ala., May 31-June 9.

Series features Elie Wiesel, Patch Adams

April 5, 2002

Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel and health-care activist Hunter 'Patch' Adams appear back-to-back as the Distinguished Lecture Series closes out the 2001-02 season at UW–Madison.

Getting inside contemporary studio case furniture

April 5, 2002

Organized by the Elvehjem Museum of Art, 'Contemporary Studio Case Furniture: The Inside Story' opens Saturday, April 6, with 37 pieces of case furniture by contemporary artists.

U.S. News ranks grad programs

April 5, 2002

The university earned several high rankings in the 2002 rating of graduate programs scheduled for release today, April 5, by U.S. News & World Report.

Altan to play at Union

April 5, 2002

Irish musicians Altan will perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m.

Marmosets move into new home

April 4, 2002

The Wisconsin Regional Primate Research has opened a new home for its marmoset monkeys in the center's addition.

Academic staff leaders elected

April 4, 2002

Three incumbents and one new member have been elected to the Academic Staff Executive Committee, the administrative executive group for the Academic Staff Assembly,…