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Four faculty receive 2002 WARF mid-career awards
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
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
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
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
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
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
UW-Madison and 11 other Division I member institutions were certified Feb. 21 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Humorist takes residence
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
The university will delay the Camp Randall Stadium renovation, but the project continues to be a top campus priority.
Northern Ireland leader speaks
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
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
In an effort to address an outdated parking system and an expected reduction in the number of available spaces, the campus transportation committee approved changes to the campus parking permit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
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
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?
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
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’
'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
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
A variety of career fairs and other services are available now to graduating students.
Travel offers service, education opportunities
UW-Madison is putting a new spin on service travel .