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Budget funds Madison Initiative
The university will receive much of what it asked for in the state budget for various programs and projects over the next two years.
Children’s Museum to host energy exhibit
The College of Engineering has teamed up with the Madison Children's Museum to present 'Making Electricity without Making Smoke,' an exhibit to help children understand energy and energy sources.
Budget statement/Chancellor John Wiley
Statement by Chancellor John Wiley regarding signing of the 2001-03 budget.
Staff job titles back in campus hands
Campus leaders are asking academic units to decide whether to implement working professorial titles for instructional and research academic staff.
Students, Wisconsin Union take on late-night initiative
Students and the Wisconsin Union plan to expand late-night activities that give students a no-alcohol alternative to bars and house parties.
Law School sponsors service day Aug. 30
You won't find the first lesson the Law School teaches its students in any law books. That's because it is a lesson taught out in the Madison community.
Dean’s board raises money for naming gift
The Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Business has raised nearly $800,000 to name a floor of the school's new executive education center for Andrew J. Policano.
Does estrogen improve memory in women with Alzheimers’?
In a small but carefully designed study, a Medical School geriatrics researcher has found that high doses of a particular form of estrogen are associated with measurable improvements in both attention and memory in women who already have Alzheimer's Disease.
Orientation open to all employees
University employees new and old will have the opportunity to attend a campus orientation early this fall.
For the record
Poicies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious…
Events bulletin
Learning Professional Development and Applied Studies Human Services Administration: online classes. Available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5. Information: 262-2352,…
Arboretum marks visitor center opening
The Arboretum will officially open its expanded visitor center Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. on the steps of the new entrance to the building.
Calendar highlights
Atwood to give reading Margaret Atwood, the internationally known author of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will read from her latest novel, “The Blind Assassin,”…
Capitol capsules
Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Budget almost done Gov. Scott McCallum…
Advances
(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…
Almanac
(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…
Japanese lacquer show opens Sept. 1 at Elvehjem
One of the most elegant and diverse assemblages of Japanese lacquers outside of Japan will be on display at the Elvehjem Museum of Art Sept. 1-Nov. 11.
Leaders named, searches start
Three finalists have been chosen for director of the Wisconsin Union, and during the summer, several new campus leaders were appointed as searches for others got under way.
Employee matters
This column by Susan Adams of Employee Compensation and Benefits will address campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Does…