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Homecoming 2001 offers events for entire family

October 17, 2001

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

October 16, 2001

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

October 15, 2001

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

October 15, 2001

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

October 15, 2001

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.

Enrollment reaches highest level in nine years

October 15, 2001

Final fall enrollment numbers at UW–Madison reveal the largest student population since 1992. UW–Madison has enrolled 41,511 students for the fall semester, representing a 0.7 percent increase from last year's total of 41,219. Of that number, there are 28,831 undergraduates, including 6,099 new students, the largest group of new undergraduates in school history.

Educators create Sept. 11 college fund

October 15, 2001

UW-Madison is asking the campus community to consider supporting an effort to provide educational opportunities to those who lost parents or other family members in last month's terrorist attacks.

Session to explore campus climate in wake of terrorist attacks

October 15, 2001

The first in a series of listening sessions with Chancellor John Wiley Tuesday, Oct. 16, will seek feedback from the campus community on how the campus is handling the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The session is scheduled at 5 p.m. in Memorial Union. Check 'Today in the Union' for exact location.

Sale offers 15,000 books

October 12, 2001

More than 15,000 books on almost any subject will be on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries Oct. 17-20, in 116 Memorial Library.

Campus to celebrate Homecoming 2001 luau-style

October 12, 2001

Several new events will premiere this year as part of the Homecoming celebrations.

Earth to Madison: Space images shown

October 11, 2001

NASA's Arthur Frederick 'Fritz' Hasler will present the NASA/NOAA Earth Science Electronic Theater (or ETheater), in Madison Oct. 17-18.

A Message from Chancellor John D. Wiley

October 11, 2001

Dear Members of the Madison Community, One month ago today, our country witnessed its darkest moment, as terrorists attacked our…

Sessions to explore campus climate in wake of terrorist attacks

October 11, 2001

A series of listening sessions will seek feedback from the campus community on how the university is handling the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Chancellor John Wiley announced Thursday, Oct. 11.

Students, professor discover family history in New Mexico

October 10, 2001

It is a coincidence befitting a Charles Dickens novel: University professor discovers cache of photographs, lost for more than half a century. Depicted are elder family members of an administrator at the same university where the professor works.

Campus Natural Areas open house Oct. 17

October 10, 2001

The campus community and general public are invited to learn more about the Campus Natural Areas at an open house, 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the circle parking lot opposite the entrance to Picnic Point off University Bay Drive.

Accumulated change courts ecosystem catastrophe

October 10, 2001

Subjected to decades of gradual change by humans, many of the world's natural ecosystems - from coral reefs and tropical forests to northern lakes and forests - appear susceptible to sudden catastrophic ecological change, an international consortium of scientists reports today, Oct. 11, in the journal Nature.

Distinguished historian to present Curti lectures

October 9, 2001

The 26th annual Merle Curti Lectures will be presented by distinguished intellectual historian Francis Oakley Oct. 16, 17 and 18.

Events Bulletin

October 9, 2001

Learning Retirement on Your Mind?? Learn How To Interpret Your WRS Statement of Benefits Attend one of the following…

For the Record

October 9, 2001

Poicies and procedures Lectures Committee The Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public lectures…

Milestones

October 9, 2001

Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…