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Classified staffer preserves remnants of rail era
Find the Institute for Enzyme Research, just past Navy ROTC on old University Avenue, then go down to the basement and listen for the classical music billowing out of Room 170, and you'll find a man who is quietly waging war against the incessant American tendency to tear down the old and beautiful and throw up -- the term is used advisedly -- the new and ugly.
Recent sightings
Raleigh, we hardly knew ye Rusted, mangled, seemingly abandoned bicycles, one even stripped of most parts, remain locked to a…
Forensics tourney prompts traffic changes
Because of the large numbers of visitors and school buses expected for the state high school forensic competition, Observatory Drive traffic will be limited to one way westbound from Park Street to Charter Street between mid-afternoon and 10 p.m. Friday, April 6, and from 8 a.m. -3 p.m. on Saturday, April 7.
New drug may aid brain cancer treatment
Scientists say they've seen some success with a new approach to treating the more than 170,000 cancer patients in the U.S. whose cancer spreads from another part of their body to their brain each year.
Ward named to national education post
Former Chancellor David Ward says he is eager to join the national policy debate as president of the American Council on Education, the nation's principal higher education association.
Distance learning puts degree work on desktop
Most observers foresee growing on- and off-campus use of electronic delivery of degree programs. Yet the idea of learning long-distance has been a staple of UW–Madison's educational repertoire for close to a century.
Undergraduate education drives distance learning
Technical applications and innovations that advance distance learning frequently come from grassroots undergraduate initiatives ... often with help from undergraduates themselves.
Ralph Nader, Afeni Shakur plan UW–Madison visits
Former presidential candidate and consumer activist Ralph Nader and political activist Afeni Shakur will speak in mid-April at the university.
Lyall statement on Ward appointment
Katharine Lyall, president of the University of Wisconsin System, issued the following statement concerning the appointment of former Chancellor David Ward as president of the American Council on Education.
Hilldale faculty award winners announced
Four faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Hilldale Awards for major achievements in teaching, research and service.
Swiss ambassador to be visiting professor
Alfred Defago, Switzerland's ambassador to the United States will be a visiting professor at the International Institute for the 2001-02 academic year.
Reading the mind: New lab sharpens brain imagery
A new integrated imaging laboratory will give scientists unparalleled views of brain function, helping bring highly informative color and shape to once-ethereal concepts about the nature of emotions, learning and mental disorders.
Gender and race forum set for Apr. 4
Sociologist Allan Johnson will lead an afternoon forum and evening dialogue on gender and race Wednesday, April 4.
Ryan named men’s basketball coach
Bo Ryan, head coach at UW-Milwaukee the past two seasons, has been named head coach of the Wisconsin men's basketball program.
Political analyst E.J. Dionne to speak
One of the keenest political observers in the country will present the free public Ralph O. Nafziger Lecture Tuesday, April 3.
China trade official to speak on campus
China's entry into the World Trade Organization will be the topic of an afternoon conference Friday, March 30.
$2 million gift supports early childhood programs
A gift of $2 million from the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation will support the continued growth of the Waisman Center's renowned programs in education, research and intervention for children with disabilities.
Key gene’s role in embryonic development identified
A study by researchers at the UW Medical School and the University of California-Irvine in the March 22 issue of Nature pinpoints what one particular gene does to shape the dorsal area of developing embryos.
Arthur Hasler, UW limnology pioneer, dies at age 93
Arthur Hasler, one of the leading figures in 20th century freshwater ecology, whose research answered an intriguing mystery of nature - how migrating salmon precisely identify their "home" waters - died on Friday (March 23) after a long illness. He was 93.
Former N.Y. mayor to speak at law school banquet
David N. Dinkins, former mayor of New York City, will discuss "American Justice on Trial" as the keynote speaker at the Law School's annual Legal Education Opportunities Banquet for students of color.