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UW scientist gets ‘knighted’ by her native Italy

June 8, 2001

Gelsomina De Stasio, a UW–Madison physics professor, is known by friends and colleagues by her nickname, "Pupa." As of this month, better make that "Sir Pupa."

From bad to worse: Professor studies evil

June 7, 2001

Bad is not necessarily evil, says Claudia Card, professor of philosophy and women's studies.

University recognizes community partners

June 7, 2001

The Wisconsin Idea is taking new forms in Dane County through innovative partnerships between the university and area community groups.

Phi Kappa Phi awards summer fellowships

June 7, 2001

The UW–Madison chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has announced the recipients of the its annual summer fellowship awards.

Teacher training tops regent agenda

June 7, 2001

Strengthening the way teachers are trained is one of the key strategies of a proposed UW System plan to further improve the state public education system from pre-kindergarten through college.

Corpse flower begins bloom

June 7, 2001

The university "corpse flower," the rare plant native to Sumatra that is attracting thousands of visitors to a campus greenhouse, is beginning to blossom.

Freedom Ride 2001

June 6, 2001

UW-Madison students are exploring the historical meanings of the Civil Rights Movement May 29-June 14 in a traveling class convening at locations throughout the South.

Rare, pungent flower to get some cross-country love

June 6, 2001

In true rain forest fashion, Amorphophallus titanum prefers the company of pollinating carrion beetles.

Innovative pre-college program kicks off

June 5, 2001

The PEOPLE programs for Madison and Milwaukee plan to host orientation receptions for new and returning students Sunday, June 10.

Hospital signs infant care deal

June 5, 2001

UW Hospital and Clinics has signed agreements with two community partners to provide infant day care, with priority given to hospital employees who need the service.

Building program reduced

June 5, 2001

The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee plans to fund two of four buildings proposed the at UW–Madison as part of the BioStar initiative.

Geologist puts career’s worth of images on Web for educators

June 5, 2001

A UW–Madison Geology Department Web site features a new educational tool that results from geology professor Lou Maher's skills in flying and photographing -- often at the same time.

Soaring appetite spurs new cheesy technology

June 4, 2001

America's appetite for pizza and other dishes that depend on the incomparable stretch-minded mozzarella cheese has soared in the last 20 years.

Committee advances UW budget

June 4, 2001

The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee has endorsed 85 new positions for UW–Madison but rejected full funding for the Madison Initiative and pared $700,000 in athletics funding.

Team performs adult split-liver procedure

June 4, 2001

Two women each received part of a liver as six transplant physicians at UW Hospital performed the first split-liver operation in Wisconsin late last month.

Job fair opens opportunities to disabled workers

June 4, 2001

A community job fair cosponsored by the university will bring together people with disabilities and employers in the Madison area.

New program aims to help incoming students

June 4, 2001

A pilot program is expected to add meaning and engagement to new students' first taste of campus life this fall.

Viewing hours extended again for rare, smelly plant

June 4, 2001

The public may view the soon-to-blossom titan arum or "corpse flower" 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this week in the Botany Department's Greenhouse No. 8 behind Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, on the UW–Madison campus.

New techniques soup up MRI

June 1, 2001

Magnetic resonance imaging is a powerful diagnostic tool that lets doctors peer deep inside the human body. However, its pace can be slow, with each image taking many seconds or minutes to build.

UW adds Germany to exchange programs

June 1, 2001

The UW System Board of Regents plans to sign a deal establishing a far-reaching student exchange program between UW System and German universities.