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U.S. increases research funding, student aid
Recent legislative action in Washington, D.C., bodes well for researchers and students at UW–Madison.
All Hoofer clubs kick off Jan. 30
For the first time in recent years, representatives from all seven Hoofer Clubs will assemble in one place at one time to promote outdoor recreation for all abilities. The event in Great Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., is Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Jewish culture roundtable planned Feb. 21
Five UW–Madison scholars will attempt to solve the equation, "What = Jewish x?" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
UW has lowest Perkins default rate
UW-Madison has the lowest default rate for the Perkins Loan among the top 100 colleges and universities that participate in the federal student aid program.
Formisano rejoins business faculty
Roger A. Formisano has joined the faculty in the executive education department of the School of Business to develop and teach programs in strategy and leadership.
Acclaimed writer Gass to speak at Union
Award-winning novelist, essayist and teacher William Gass will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the Memorial Union's Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon St.
Preliminary enrollment figures released
Preliminary figures show that 36,404 students were enrolled Monday, Jan. 22, the first day of instruction for the spring 2001 semester.
Is Wisconsin facing a 1980s-style farm crisis?
Despite the lowest milk prices in two decades, state farmers probably won't see a repeat of the financial crisis of the mid-1980s - at least not this year, according to Bruce Jones, an economist at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Unless milk prices improve, though, the state's farm economy could face big problems in coming years, he says.
Space Place sponsors telescope and binocular clinic
UW Space Place, the Madison Astronomical Society, and Eagle Optics will host the Fifth Annual Telescope and Binocular Clinic from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Professor chosen first Academy film scholar
Noted UW–Madison film historian Tino Balio has been named the first Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' first Academy Film Scholar.
‘Passage of Oracles’ returns to campus
'Passage of Oracles,' an innovative combination of dance, music and martial arts, returns to the university for a second straight year, this time at the Wisconsin Union Theater in February.
Studies of baby pigs address breathing problems
University research on baby pigs may soon help doctors improve the way they care for premature infants.
Trubek to lead global studies center
David Trubek will resign as dean of international studies effective July 31 to become director of the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy at UW–Madison.
National ergonomics study released
Biomedical engineering Professor Robert Radwin is an author of a new federal study showing the far-reaching impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, a national health problem resulting in lost work time for approximately 1 million people each year.
Ph.D. training lacking in career preparation, study says
More than 40,000 students earn doctorate degrees each year from American universities, widely regarded as the best in the world in graduate education. But a new report released Tuesday, Jan. 16, says the training doctoral students receive is not what they want, nor does it prepare them for the jobs they take.
Law School’s project frees innocent man
A Texas man who has spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit was released Jan. 16 thanks to work by the Wisconsin Innocence Project at the Law School.
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Visiting Fulbrighters to discuss democracy The Wisconsin Chapter of the Fulbright Association has organized a panel discussion comprised of visiting Fulbright scholars, students…