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‘The Tempest’ makes Shakespeare accessible
Frustrated by the mystique surrounding The Bard, Haycraft, who directed the North American premiere of Lorae Parry's controversial play "Eugenia" last winter, now tackles "The Tempest," Shakespeare's classic tale of revenge and reconciliation.
Chancellor seeks more input on campus climate
Chancellor John Wiley is asking students, faculty and staff to continue providing valuable input on campus climate in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Mitchard is Homecoming parade marshal
Homecoming parade watchers have a chance to cheer on a celebrity parade marshal this week: Best-selling author and Dane County resident Jacqueline Mitchard.
Wiley briefs campus on issues
Chancellor John Wiley announced new programs and updated reporters on campus climate issues and an E. coli outbreak at a news briefing Oct. 19.
Chancellor encourages incident reporting
Chancellor John Wiley urges students, faculty and staff to report any incidents of harassment, threats or violence, especially in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
Baldwin gift creates Wisconsin Idea endowment
A $21.7 million gift from the estate of Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin will create the Wisconsin Idea Endowment.
UW-Madison Connections program to expand statewide
UW-Madison and the UW Colleges are expanding a pilot program to meet the growing demand for an undergraduate degree from UW–Madison.
Women in science get a major boost from NSF, UW–Madison
With the help of the National Science Foundation, the UW–Madison will establish a "living laboratory" for gender equity in science with the establishment of a new institute to promote the advancement of women in science and engineering.
Groups to stage ‘alumni business challenge’
Faculty from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and University of Iowa business schools will present a seminar Nov. 1-3 addressing current issues and future trends in business and management.
Scholar of American west to lecture
Patricia Limerick, author and historian of the West, will give a lecture, 'Humanities Without Restraint: Using History to Calm Down the American West,' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the On Wisconsin Room of the Red Gym, 716 Langdon St.
22 E. coli cases now suspected
A Halloween haunted house planned for Oct. 19-20, and again Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the UW Stock Pavilion has been cancelled.
Bankruptcy expert to talk at Law School
Professor Elizabeth Warren of Harvard Law School will speak Friday, Nov. 2, on "The Role of Social Science in Shaping the Law."
New security measures announced
Security measures similar to those instituted at Camp Randall Stadium following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the East Coast will be in place at the Kohl Center this weekend as the Badger hockey season gets under way.
UW-Madison establishes E. coli support network
The university has established a support network for members of the community affected by a recent infection of E. coli bacterium.
Greeks set to discuss alcohol issues
More than 1,100 Greek System chapter leaders, officers and new members will meet Saturday, Oct. 20, for a discussion of the role of alcohol in UWn-Madison fraternities and sororities.
Homecoming 2001 offers events for entire family
Homecoming is a great time of year to be in Madison, and students, alumni and local residents will enjoy a carefree, "fun-in-the-sun" atmosphere during this year's Badger Luau.
Health officials treat E. coli cases
At least 11 university students and a 3-year-old Dane County resident have experienced symptoms of severe intestinal illness caused by infection with the E. coli bacterium.
‘Awakenings’ to be shown
A free showing of the British documentary 'Awakenings' will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in Tripp Commons, second floor, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Provost Peter Spear is ready to lead
He was well-known for his hard work as a researcher and instructor, but 10 years ago, Peter Spear did not think of himself as the future provost of the university.
Campus on alert
University employees and students are being asked to help be the eyes and ears of the campus regarding any potential threats to its security and safety.