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Milestones

September 25, 2001

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

News in Brief

September 25, 2001

COMMUNITY Transportation options highlighted at events Transportation Services is sponsoring “Great Choices Week” through Friday, Sept. 28, to help campus…

Single-parent scholarships awarded to seven students

September 25, 2001

Six undergraduates and one graduate student have received scholarships for students who are also single parents.

Palm reading at the library

September 25, 2001

When Friends of UW–Madison Libraries member Beth Kubly donated more than 100 books to campus libraries recently, no one worried about having to clear shelf space.

Recent Sightings

September 25, 2001

American reflections A window reflects the image of a woman as she walks past an American flag displayed in the…

Brittingham Art Invitational features UW artists

September 25, 2001

Painter Elaine Scheer and two UW–Madison graduate students are among the artists whose works are on display through April 8 as part of the first Brittingham Art Invitational.

Thai Pavilion takes shape

September 25, 2001

The Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens, a gift from alumni, is quickly taking shape as artisans work tirelessly on the 30-foot-tall structure.

Kinesiologist channels energy into teaching, rehab work

September 25, 2001

Tim Gattenby says, "I'm the epitome of a late bloomer, and I think I'm still blooming."

Chemistry prof’s award to fund science outreach

September 25, 2001

To help bridge the gap between research and teaching in science education, the National Science Foundation has awarded its highest honor for excellence in both disciplinary scholarship and undergraduate education to chemistry professor Arthur Ellis.

Emmy award-winner to visit

September 24, 2001

The executive producer of seminal television documentary, 'The Selling of the Pentagon' will visit the university, his alma mater, Oct. 3-5.

Transportation alternatives spotlighted

September 24, 2001

Transportation Services is sponsoring "Great Choices Week" Sept. 24-28 to help campus community members find out more about alternative transportation options in the Madison area.

Arboretum receives $500,000 science education boost

September 24, 2001

The Arboretum is among 29 science museums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos and other informal science education centers that received a part of $12 million in new grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Doctor speaks on healing in the wake of tragedy

September 24, 2001

Physician and activist Juan Almendares will speak about how communities heal in the wake of tragedy as part of a talk Wednesday, Sept. 26, at UW–Madison.

WARF amends stem cell suit

September 24, 2001

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed an amended complaint in federal court today, Sept. 24, to ensure broad access to the pharmaceutical, medical, scientific, research and development communities of the stem cell research products to which Geron Corporation of Menlo Park, Calif., asserts it has exclusive rights.

Thai Pavilion hosts demonstration, tile signing

September 21, 2001

The gold leaf painters who are among the group of Thai artisans reassembling the Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Gardens will demonstrate their art this Saturday, Sept. 22.

Teach-in sorts out tenets of Islam

September 21, 2001

Islam, a religion of peace and beauty, has become a victim of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, say faculty members who specialize in the area.

Roundtable luncheons scheduled for fall

September 20, 2001

The fall 2001 UW–Madison Roundtable luncheon series will feature talks by the university's new leadership as well as take a fun look at the idiosyncrasies of life in Wisconsin.

Nuclear physics in the science curriculum

September 20, 2001

Middle and high school teachers who wish to introduce nuclear physics into their science classrooms are invited to participate in a workshop entitled "Nuclear Physics in the Science Curriculum-A Primer for Middle and High School Teachers."

Events cancelled

September 20, 2001

Here is a list of event cancellations on campus that are known at this time: Tuesday, October 2 A Max Kade…

Response page: Events listings

September 20, 2001

Ribbons distributed Sept. 4-10: students at the Morgridge Center (1st floor, Red Gym) will distribute ribbons symbolizing peace and hope.