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Surgeon tries new Parkinson’s treatment
A northwestern Illinois woman Thursday became the first Parkinson's disease patient at UW Hospital and Clinics to undergo deep brain stimulation, a procedure in which electrodes are placed deep into the brain and connected to a pacemaker-like device that delivers electrical impulses to disable certain nerve cells.
Web portal will soon open to students
This summer and fall, students are finding a new way to communicate, obtain important academic information, and schedule appointments and events.
My UW–Madison key features
My UW–Madison is a "portal" that allows users to access and customize many online tools and services.
Officials meet with NCAA
University officials appeared before the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Infractions Committee Aug. 11 in Jackson Hole, Wyo. in what could be one of the final steps in an extra-benefits case involving student-athletes.
WARF sues to preserve stem cell access
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday, Aug. 13, to ensure broad research access to the five stem cell lines developed by researcher James Thomson.
Thomson tops Time list
Stem-cell researcher James Thomson is on the cover of Time magazine this week as one of 18 leaders in science and medicine singled out by the editors as "America's Best."
Stem cell research funding backed
President George Bush will allow federal funding for limited embryonic stem cell research.
Gift boosts pharmacy research
A $1.5 million grant from the Madison-based Oscar Rennebohm Foundation will help the School of Pharmacy test and develop useful new drugs.
Stem cell statement from Chancellor John Wiley
Aug. 9, 2001 TO: Editors, science writers, political reporters FROM: UW–Madison University Communications RE: JOHN WILEY COMMENT ON STEM CELL ANNOUNCEMENT University of Wisconsin–Madison…
Stem cell statement/Thomson
Aug. 9, 2001 TO: Editors, science/medical writers, political reporters FROM: UW–Madison University Communications RE: JAMES THOMSON COMMENT ON STEM CELL ANNOUNCEMENT University of Wisconsin–Madison…
Olson appointed to state Group Insurance Board
Gov. Scott McCallum has appointed UW–Madison staff member Esther Olson to the state Group Insurance Board.
Stem cell statement by Chancellor John Wiley
Aug. 8, 2001 STATEMENT BY UW-MADISON CHANCELLOR JOHN D. WILEY Regarding proposed legislation to be introduced Aug. 9 by Assembly…
Student archaeologists dig into experience
Five UW–Madison students are acquiring valuable experience this summer at an archaeological dig just a short distance from campus.
Campus bus routes will offer free rides in fall
Beginning Monday, Aug. 27, UW–Madison students, employees and visitors will no longer have to purchase a pass or put 50 cents in the fare box to ride campus "L" and "LN" buses.
Galleries seek art submissions
The Wisconsin Union Galleries seeks submissions for the 2002 exhibition season. The deadline is Oct. 5.
Employees asked to help reduce heat load
As the summer weather heats up, UW–Madison building managers are asking employees to take all possible measures to reduce building heat loads and chilled water consumption.
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UW-Madison declares chilled water emergency
The chilled water systems that cool buildings at UW–Madison are unable to keep up with demand of recent extreme heat and humidity, and Physical Plant officials have declared a chilled water emergency that could last for at least another day.
Hinden named interim dean of international studies
Michael Hinden, associate dean of international studies and professor of English, will serve as the interim dean of international studies while the UW–Madison conducts its search for a permanent dean, Chancellor John Wiley announced Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Event promotes international research
The Center for International Business Education and Research is hosting a three-day seminar to help Ph.D. students to engage in international research.