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Four faculty receive 2002 WARF mid-career awards

February 22, 2002

Four professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.

Romnes Early-Career Awards go to five UW professors

February 22, 2002

Five faculty have received 2002 Romnes Fellowships, a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.

University Theatre premieres play for young audiences

February 22, 2002

Award-winning playwright Steve Feffer takes a look at consumer culture, memory, and the powerful love that binds families together in his new play for young audiences, "The House I Call Love," opening this March at the University Theatre.

Study tells new story about Down syndrome

February 21, 2002

Despite a more restricted expressive vocabulary and grammar, individuals with Down syndrome are able to narrate the content of a complex picture story at levels comparable to those of typically developing children with similar comprehension skills, says a new study.

Lockwood named Iowa registrar

February 21, 2002

Associate Registrar Larry Lockwood, a 22-year veteran of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Registrar's Office, will leave in mid-May to become registrar at the University of Iowa.

Student center on schedule

February 21, 2002

Construction of a new building to house University Health Services and a student activities center will move forward, despite costing more than first anticipated.

Athletics receives NCAA certification

February 21, 2002

UW-Madison and 11 other Division I member institutions were certified Feb. 21 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Humorist takes residence

February 20, 2002

One of the British humorists responsible for the comedic DNA of 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Absolutely Fabulous,' 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and more will be in residence at UW- Madison Feb. 25-March 1.

Stadium project delayed

February 20, 2002

The university will delay the Camp Randall Stadium renovation, but the project continues to be a top campus priority.

Northern Ireland leader speaks

February 19, 2002

Anne Gallagher, a prominent leader in the Northern Ireland peace movement, will speak in the Wisconsin Union Theater on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m.

Profile: Health detective’s daily duties not for the squeamish

February 19, 2002

As an epidemiologist serving as University Health Service's chief expert on public health and sexually transmitted diseases, Craig Roberts routinely deals with illnesses and outbreaks on campus.

Parking changes coming

February 19, 2002

In an effort to address an outdated parking system and an expected reduction in the number of available spaces, the campus transportation committee approved changes to the campus parking permit system.

How the ancients played

February 18, 2002

Ancient play in all its guises will be the subject of the second annual graduate students' symposium in classics Feb. 22-23.

‘Careless Love’ takes comic look at romance

February 18, 2002

Len Jenkin's existential comedy 'Careless Love' promises to shake up Valentine's Day this year. University Theatre's production of 'Careless Love' runs February 14-16, 21-23 and 28, and March 1-2 and 7-8 in the Hemsley Theatre, Vilas Hall.

Photo feature: Wondering about physics?

February 18, 2002

More than 150 times since 1984, professor Julien 'Clint' Sprott and other sidekicks of science have presented 'The Wonders of Physics,' a fast-paced science show. Sprott estimates that about 50,000 people have seen the show.

British humorist to be in residence at UW–Madison

February 18, 2002

One of the British humorists responsible for the comedic DNA of 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Absolutely Fabulous,' 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and more will be in residence at UW–Madison Feb. 25-March 1.

Jin-Wen Yu Dance presents ‘Intervision’

February 15, 2002

'Intervision,' a cross-cultural and multi-media dance concert featuring new and recent works by choreographer Jin-Wen Yu will be presented Thursday -Saturday, March 7-9, at 8 p.m. in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.

Technology and Arts program set for June

February 15, 2002

Technology and Arts is a program designed for students currently in 5th through 8th grades and is sponsored by the School of Education.

Job hunting? Services offered

February 14, 2002

A variety of career fairs and other services are available now to graduating students.

Travel offers service, education opportunities

February 14, 2002

UW-Madison is putting a new spin on service travel .