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Services set for freshman Carlos Schwenn
The funeral for 18-year-old freshman Carlos Schwenn has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Highway X in Brighton, Wis. It will be preceded by a visitation at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Former member discusses changing gang culture
A former gang member who now works with troubled youth will give a free public lecture Friday, April 27, at 4 p.m. in the Red Gym, 716 Langdon St.
Future technology highlighted at conference
Representatives from school districts and local governments across Wisconsin will gather in Madison next week to learn about emerging technology for education and administration, and how to apply these technologies in their communities.
UW-Madison hosts African language experts
The university will host the 2001 African Language Teachers' Association conference April 26-28. Speakers and participants from around the world will convene at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 525 W. Johnson St.
WUD opportunities abound
Jobs and volunteer opportunities abound on campus.
Character expert to speak to education alumni
'Why Morals Are Back: The Return of Character Education' will be the topic of the School of Education Alumni Weekend Saturday, May 12.
Former poet laureate Pinsky to speak May 2
Robert Pinsky, poet laureate of the United States from 1997-2000, will speak on campus Wednesday, May 2, as part of the Union Directorate's Distinguished Lecture Series and to help the UW–Madison library system celebrate the acquisition of its six millionth book.
Conference to feature Innocence Project work
A conference focusing on how eyewitness error may put innocent people on death row will feature the Wisconsin Innocence Project of the UW Law School.
Statement by UW System President Katharine Lyall concerning NCAA self report
“Throughout this long process, UW–Madison officials have handled the investigation with the seriousness it deserves. Today’s report is a thorough analysis of a very…
Student board hosts All-Campus Party
The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, the student arm of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, will host the first-ever All-Campus Party this week.
Student music festival this weekend
WSUM student radio plans to hold its third annual Party in the Park Saturday, April 28, in James Madison Park.
Distinguished alumni boast broad range of talent
This year the Wisconsin Alumni Association has chosen individuals with wide-ranging talents to receive its highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award.
UW-Madison takes steps to ensure NCAA rules compliance
UW-Madison officials will impose significant penalties, discipline Athletics Department staff and change internal procedures to ensure future compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulation of student athletes. The measures announced Friday, April 20, by Chancellor John Wiley result from a comprehensive investigation of the Athletics Department that concludes the department may have inadvertently violated National Collegiate Athletic Association rules prohibiting extra benefits to student-athletes.
McDonald named special assistant for athletics
David McDonald, current chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board, has been named special assistant to the chancellor for athletics, helping to oversee key day-to-day operations of the athletic department, Chancellor John Wiley announced Friday, April 20.
Students plan clean-up
UW-Madison students from the Bradley Learning Community will conduct an outdoor cleanup project in the vicinity of Bradley Hall and the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path Saturday, April 21, noon-2 p.m. They will begin on the lakeshore side of Bradley, 1900 Willow Drive.
Forum address difficulties of teaching diversity
No argument here: Teach diversity. But how, exactly, do students learn best to think about their own and other cultures critically? Faculty members shared thoughts on teaching cultural difference at a recent workshop.
Students compete for business plan awards
Prizes from $1,000 to $10,000 and potential business success await the winners in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition to be held Friday, April 27, at the university.
Leading German political figure to visit
Kurt Biedenkopf, governor of Saxony in eastern Germany, and a leading voice in the Christian Democratic Party, will visit April 25-26.
Susie Bright presents ‘Sexual State of the Union’
National 'sexpert' Susie Bright will present her 'Sexual State of the Union,' Thursday, April 26, 7 to 8 p.m., at 1100 Grainger Hall.
Strategic plan takes shape
Want to help chart the course of the university? Now's your chance. Beginning this week, faculty, staff and students can review and comment on drafts for a refined campus strategic plan, which will be ready in early fall 2001.