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UW won’t block Napster
The university will not block access to Napster, an Internet web site, Chancellor David Ward says in a letter.
NSF awards $11.7 million to Materials Research Center
The National Science Foundation has announced an award of $11.7 million over five years to the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.
Chancellor search yields 43 candidates
Forty-three individuals have submitted applications to the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee, according to the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty.
Campus works to improve accessibility for disabled students
Students with disabilities credit faculty for efforts that have ranked UW–Madison among the nation's most disability-friendly public universities.
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Calendar highlights
Pianist to open theater concert series Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has…
Program: Biking and bonding in battle against breast cancer
Researchers at the Medical School's HealthEmotions Research Institute have zeroed in on a program that can help women dealing with breast cancer get through what may be the worst times of their lives.
New council set up for staff
A recent innovation on campus will give classified employees without union representation a voice in university decision-making.
Events bulletin
Learning Graduate School Seminar Series The Graduate School announces fall training opportunities on a variety of topics related to the research…
For the record
Policies and Procedures Notice to All Employees Regarding the Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report and Information Required by the Drug Free Schools and…
Science historian shares expertise in class, on roof
Let's create some business cards for David Lindberg, with a tip of the hat to a classic TV show: Have history of science, will share. Have shingles, will roof. Have wood, will saw.
Milestones
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Newsmakers
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News in brief
LEADERSHIP Chancellor search yields 43 candidates Forty-three individuals have submitted applications to the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee, according to…
String of awards spotlight top pharmacy faculty
In pharmacy circles, winning a Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is more than just a great honor. Landing the 'Crystal Owl,' as it's known, is considered the equivalent of winning the Nobel Prize, an Academy Award or the Lombardi Trophy.
Faculty promotions
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences From assistant professor to associate professor: Allen, Caitilyn, Plant Pathology; Jiming, Jiang, Horticulture; Mathews, Nancy, Wildlife Ecology.
Recent sightings
These weather eyes never blink Satellite dishes and a dome-shaped satellite tracking antenna are silhouetted against the sky. The equipment…
Roundtable organizers seek to renew interest
Organizers hope a revised University Roundtable, with a lower cost buffet lunch, new location and different day, will create renewed interest in the program.
New tenured faculty
School of Business Gerhart, Barry A., Professor College of Engineering Eom, Chang-Beom, Materials Science and Engineering, Professor; Peercy, Paul, Materials…