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National research facility to open its doors to public

April 1, 2002

UW-Madison's Synchrotron Radiation Center will hold its annual open house Sunday, April 7.

Countdown to commencement begins April 2

April 1, 2002

May graduates can prepare for commencement and life in the 'real world' by attending the Countdown to Commencement.

Norwegian ambassador to speak

April 1, 2002

Knut Volleb¾ck, the Norwegian ambassador to the United States, will visit campus Tuesday, April 9, to talk about "Trans-Atlantic Relations: A Norwegian Perspective."

Calendar highlights

April 1, 2002

Performance artist goes for glory Performance artist Tim Miller will visit this April for two performances of “Glory Box,” a script included in…

For the Record

April 1, 2002

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Pesticide Policy In accordance with the university’s stormwater permit and Pesticide Use Policy, pesticide applicators are to notify…

Events Bulletin

April 1, 2002

LEARNING Approach to Inflammation Tuesday, April 9, 7-8 p.m. Instructor: Dr. David Rakel, board certified in holistic medicine and family medicine.

Annual Alumni University hosted at UW–Madison

April 1, 2002

This summer's annual Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning, a partnership between the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the Division of Continuing Studies, provides an opportunity to experience college and life -- without the exams and papers.

Position Vacancy Listings

April 1, 2002

Administrative 041712: Assistant Dean (L) L&S / Administration:Student Academic Affairs (100). Apply by May 3. Clinical / Health Sciences 041814: Psychologist…

Fairchild Lecture to focus on Wisconsin Democratic Party

March 31, 2002

The Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture Friday, April 19, addresses 'Revitalization of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in the Mid-20th Century.'

Veterinary conference examines animal shelter issues

March 30, 2002

Sick, itchy or poorly behaved animals are less likely to find or keep a home. To improve the chances for cats and dogs in the shelter environment, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, is sponsoring a Conference on Health Care and Animal Behavior in the Shelter Environment April 7-8 in Madison.

WAA picks trivia winners

March 29, 2002

Alumni from Green Bay and Chicago are the winners of the online March Madness trivia contest.

Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf’s sister?

March 29, 2002

Poet Allison Funk explores the intricate family relationships of painter Vanessa Bell, sister of writer Virginia Woolf, in the latest chapbook released by Parallel Press.

Practicing pain relief

March 28, 2002

Debra Gordon, a senior clinical nurse specialist, and her campus colleagues are dedicated to managing pain.

Popular photographs now online

March 27, 2002

Portions of the Wisconsin Historical Society's photographic images, which range from mid-19th century daguerreotypes to early 21st century digital files, are now available on the Web.

Take your medicine, safely

March 27, 2002

Nurses at UW Hospital and Clinics have the latest technology for administering medications literally in the palm of their hands. The hospital has equipped nurses on its inpatient oncology unit with handheld computers that scan bar codes to verify all aspects of medication administration.

Class offers scoop on ice cream

March 27, 2002

While many faculty, staff and students are on Spring Break this week, others from across North America have come to get the inside scoop on how to make ice cream.

Expert on race and identity to speak

March 26, 2002

Kwame Anthony Appiah, professor of Afro-American studies and philosophy at Harvard, will give the free public talk 'Race, Gender and Individuality' April 4.

Library’s electronic delivery proves popular

March 26, 2002

A Library System service that delivers electronic copies of print journal articles directly to researchers' desktops is off to a fast start. Library Express is available to all faculty, academic and classified staff, and graduate students.

Institute plans effort to boost women in science

March 26, 2002

With the help of the National Science Foundation, the university has established WISELI as a 'living laboratory' for gender equity. The institute serves as a catalyst for initiatives intended to enhance the advancement of women in science and to measure the success of such efforts.

Budget hearing March 26

March 26, 2002

The Senate Biennial Budget Committee will complete its series of statewide budget hearings Tuesday, March 26, at UW–Madison from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union.