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Finalists named for human ecology dean
Two national experts in the field of family studies have been named the finalists for dean of the School of Human Ecology.
Groups offer new design for scholarship
Scholars have discussed their work informally, within and across disciplines, since Plato was a pup. However, a new innovation for university researchers creates a cohesive framework that helps faculty and students more effectively work across disciplines and departments.
Parallel Press releases ‘What Grandmother Says’
Poet J.D. Whitney becomes the latest Parallel Press chapbook author with the release of "What Grandmother Says."
La Bottine Souriante to perform at Union Theater
Quebec's most successful roots ensemble, La Bottine Souriante, takes the stage Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Artist to give lecture on use of illustration
British picture book artist Anthony Browne will speak about "Using Pictures: Let the Pictures Tell the Story." Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m., L-160 of the Elvehjem Art Museum.
Cafe to close for a year
Lakefront Cafe in Memorial Union, built in 1957 to maximize the view of Lake Mendota, will close for remodeling starting Saturday, Dec. 16, and is expected to reopen in January 2002.
Madison Rotary honors professor
His commitment to building and strengthening positive interpersonal relationships has won Richard Davis the 19th annual Manfred E. Swarsensky Humanitarian Service Award from the Madison Rotary Club.
Feingold, Wigand, Utami cancel visits
Several speakers have canceled plans to visit the university next week.
John D. Wiley to lead UW–Madison
John D. Wiley, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, was today, Nov. 10, named chancellor of the university.
Wiley gratified, humbled to lead UW–Madison
John Wiley says he is gratified and humbled to be chosen as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ opens Nov. 10
A celebration of black theater and drama is planned Nov. 10-12 at University Theatre, built around 'A Raisin in the Sun,' a 1959 play written by Lorraine Hansberry.
Booming e-business sinks Madison roots
A university computer scientist, whose software ideas are powering hot Web sites like Ask Jeeves!, hopes to find fertile ground for high-technology employees in Madison.
China expert offers insights
Journalist Jaime FlorCruz will speak on "Covering China: From the Cultural Revolution to the Internet Age," at Great Hall, Memorial Union, Monday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m.
Center builds food network
The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems has taken the lead in building a national network of centers and programs working to foster more sustainable food and farming systems.
Investing in ‘New Economy’ explored
Experts from five major investment firms will offer advice and ideas on investing in the new economy at an investment symposium on campus Friday, Nov 10. The free symposium runs 2-5 p.m. at the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave.
New course focuses on biotechnology ethics
A new course, to be taught for the first time next spring, promises an in-depth examination of the issues and controversies that surround modern biotechnology.
Regents may name new chancellor this week
The UW System Board of Regents is expected to name a chancellor for UW–Madison as soon as this Friday.
Professor’s passion helps protect endangered primates
In 1982, while still a Harvard graduate student, professor of biological anthropology Karen Strier began a fieldwork stint in one place that has stretched to the present day. 'The 18 years I've been studying these monkeys is longer than some of my students have been alive,' she says.
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