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Filmmaker Tony Buba is fall artist in residence

August 31, 2001

Noted documentary filmmaker Tony Buba will be the Arts Institute interdisciplinary artist in residence at the UW–Madison this fall.

Institute to host 4 visiting scholars

August 31, 2001

Four distinguished international scholars, including a former ambassador, will be on campus this fall, guests of the International Institute and several of its member programs.

Expanded Waisman Center supports vital programs

August 30, 2001

A $25 million expansion of the Waisman Center will support the center's pioneering research, services, and education in human development, developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases.

Study: Alcohol alternatives supported

August 30, 2001

As college students head back to school, an American Medical Association survey released Wednesday shows binge drinking is among their parents' top concerns: 95 percent say excessive drinking is a serious threat to their children, and 85 percent say easy access to alcohol at colleges contributes to the problem.

Veto message excerpts

August 30, 2001

Here are excerpts of the governor's veto message that pertain to UW System programs.

Budget funds Madison Initiative

August 30, 2001

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

August 30, 2001

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

August 30, 2001

Statement by Chancellor John Wiley regarding signing of the 2001-03 budget.

Staff job titles back in campus hands

August 29, 2001

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

August 29, 2001

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

August 29, 2001

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

August 29, 2001

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’?

August 28, 2001

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

August 28, 2001

University employees new and old will have the opportunity to attend a campus orientation early this fall.

For the record

August 28, 2001

Poicies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious…

Events bulletin

August 28, 2001

Learning Professional Development and Applied Studies Human Services Administration: online classes. Available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5. Information: 262-2352,…

Arboretum marks visitor center opening

August 28, 2001

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

August 28, 2001

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

August 28, 2001

Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Budget almost done Gov. Scott McCallum…