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Extension notes budget changes
Extension's budget makeup is changing, says Marv Van Kekerix, UW-Extension provost and vice chancellor.
Calendar highlights
“Big Mouth” returns “Big Mouth,” an energetic night of spoken word performance, returns Friday, Feb. 15, to Lakefront Cafeteria, Memorial Union. The open-mic…
Events Bulletin
Writing Center at the Multicultural Student Center The Writing Center and the Multicultural Student Center have teamed up to provide convenient writing instruction…
Milestones
Appointments Steven N. Durlauf, professor and chair, economics, has been appointed as an external faculty member of the Santa Fe Institute. Durlauf is a…
For the Record
Grants and Scholarships Second Chance and Single-Parent Student Scholarships Friday, March 1, is the deadline for the new Alma Baron Second Chance for…
Humanities book party is Feb. 15
Mingle, munch and make conversation with humanities faculty authors at a reception 3:30-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15 at Canterbury Booksellers, 315 W. Gorham St.
ICU Deli marks renovation
The ICU Deli plans a grand re-opening celebration and special deals Feb. 11-15.
Afro-cuban dancer/folklorist to teach and perform
JosŽ Francisco Barroso, renowned Afro-Cuban dancer, folklorist and teacher will be the Dance Program's guest artist-in-residence in February and return to campus to perform at Mills Hall Friday, March 8.
SECC-Dane tops goal; UW donations up 18 percent
The state and university's annual workplace campaign has surpassed its goal of $2,675,000 for charitable causes, organizers say.
Fluno Center on course
In a time when some companies are looking for ways to cut expenses, many continue to invest in their employees by sending them to the Fluno Center, home of the university Executive Education programs.
WAA hosts prospective students
More than 200 students from targeted Milwaukee and Chicago high schools will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison as part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association Prospective Scholars Day events Feb. 9 and 16.
Report shows progress in education
Despite operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment, the UW System continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for its students, according to a new report released today, Feb. 7.
California, the cheesehead state?
California, the cheesehead state? It could happen if current trends continue, warns a university researcher.
Faculty takes up dismissal issue again
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution Feb. 4 that sends another message to the UW System Board of Regents regarding the dismissal of John Marder from the UW-Superior faculty.
New program offered in biotechnology
To prepare professionals for the burgeoning field of biotechnology, the university will offer a new part-time graduate degree program beginning fall 2002.
Remarks to Board of Regents by President Katharine C. Lyall
Regarding the Accountability Report, February 2002, 'Achieving Excellence'
Lyall outlines possible cuts
The UW System may scale back some programs if the governor's proposal to fix the state' s budget problems is approved, President Katharine Lyall says.
Remarks to the Board of Regents by UW System President Katharine C. Lyall
Regarding the governor's proposed budget reduction
MBA scholarship offered
The School of Business has designated one Evening MBA scholarship each year for an employee. The scholarship will pay 90 percent of tuition and fees for each of the three years of the Evening MBA program. The recipient pays for books, supplies and any other costs.
Student dance concert scheduled this weekend
Three talented student choreographers and scholarship winners kick off the spring dance season at UW–Madison with a concert Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9, at 8 p.m., filled with new works ranging from large group pieces to solo, tap, and multimedia works.