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Tax help available to employees

February 11, 2002

Employee Compensation and Benefits Services provides a one-stop '2001 Tax Filing Information' Web site for tax filing information.

Study examines Wisconsin income growth

February 11, 2002

Wisconsin's per capita personal income grew by 54.5 percent during the 1990s, exceeding the nation's growth rate of 50.4 percent, according to a recently released study by Jon Udell, UW–Madison emeritus business professor.

Drug could ease side effects for transplant patients

February 11, 2002

University researchers have taken a big step toward freeing transplant patients from the powerful, and sometimes harmful, drugs they now take to keep their bodies from rejecting new organs.

SERF expansion includes cooling

February 11, 2002

An expansion project at the Southeast Recreational Facility will include air conditioning for a small portion of the building.

UW-Madison office offers free tax help

February 11, 2002

Free state and federal income tax help is available through Monday, April 15, at UW–Madison's newly opened Community Partnerships Office.

Extension notes budget changes

February 11, 2002

Extension's budget makeup is changing, says Marv Van Kekerix, UW-Extension provost and vice chancellor.

Calendar highlights

February 11, 2002

“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

February 11, 2002

Writing Center at the Multicultural Student Center The Writing Center and the Multicultural Student Center have teamed up to provide convenient writing instruction…

Milestones

February 11, 2002

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

February 11, 2002

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

February 10, 2002

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

February 10, 2002

The ICU Deli plans a grand re-opening celebration and special deals Feb. 11-15.

Afro-cuban dancer/folklorist to teach and perform

February 8, 2002

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

February 8, 2002

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

February 7, 2002

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

February 7, 2002

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

February 7, 2002

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?

February 7, 2002

California, the cheesehead state? It could happen if current trends continue, warns a university researcher.

Faculty takes up dismissal issue again

February 7, 2002

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

February 7, 2002

To prepare professionals for the burgeoning field of biotechnology, the university will offer a new part-time graduate degree program beginning fall 2002.