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‘Biocomplexity’ project focuses on northern lakes

October 24, 2000

A team of a dozen university scientists will conduct a five-year, $3 million federal study of how human use of northern Wisconsin lakes affects sensitive shoreline ecosystems. Read More

Flu vaccine available at health service

October 24, 2000

University Health Services has developed a plan for providing flu vaccine to students in stages as it becomes available. Read More

Two receive presidential honors for research

October 24, 2000

Two university professors have received the nation's highest honor bestowed upon scientists in the early stages of their careers. Susan Hagness, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering; and Jenny Saffran, an assistant professor of psychology; were among 59 faculty honored during a White House ceremony today, Oct. 24, with 2000 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. Read More

Advances

October 24, 2000

(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)… Read More

Almanac

October 24, 2000

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)… Read More

Calendar highlights

October 24, 2000

Film series features black filmmakers “Cooley High” showing Friday, Nov. 17, is part of the fall film series “Black Hollywood,… Read More

Elsewhere

October 24, 2000

(Elsewhere summarizes developments on other UW System campuses and in the system administration. For more system news, visit: http://www.uwsa.edu/univ_rel/wn.htm.)… Read More

Events Bulletin

October 24, 2000

Learning Global Visual Cultures A conference organized by the UW–Madison Research Circle on Media, Performance, and Identity, Pyle Center Nov. 10-12… Read More

Food, glorious food!

October 24, 2000

Each day in the Memorial Union kitchen, a crew of 50 or more workers prepares lunch fare by the truckload for distribution to 20… Read More

For the Record

October 24, 2000

Grants and fellowships Named Professorships Nominations are invited at this time for Hilldale, Vilas and Evjue-Bascom (Humanities) professorships, as well as… Read More

Milestones

October 24, 2000

Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More

News in brief

October 24, 2000

ON CAMPUS History in the Making: Conference planned Oct. 27-28 Imagine an art history exam that doesn’t mention female artists. Read More

Politics as usual: Campus buzzes with activities

October 24, 2000

Political activity is humming at and around the university as the presidential election looms closer. Read More

Recent sightings

October 24, 2000

Kansas City artist Larry Kirkwood covers volunteer Lindsey Dickinson with plaster for an upcoming art exhibit, “Body Image: “Beauty’ as a… Read More

SECC proceeds fund many important services

October 24, 2000

A state employee charity campaign now under way raises money for programs of family support, community development, social justice, and environmental stewardship, to name a few. SECC co-chair Greg Zalesak, a Medical School administrator, sees the "Partners in Giving" effort as an opportunity for employees to support charitable groups in their vital work. Read More

Who Knew?

October 24, 2000

Q. Why are squirrels being trapped in the Arboretum, and what is being done with them? A. No, it’s not… Read More

WAA’s Cabinet 99 honors Douthitt

October 23, 2000

Cabinet 99, the women's initiative of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, will present Interim Dean of the School of Human Ecology Robin Douthitt with its $10,000 Faculty and Staff Recognition Award at its biennial symposium Nov. 3. Read More

Distinguished Lecture Series set for 2000-01

October 23, 2000

This year's list of the Distinguished Lecture Series speakers features a whistle-blower, a boxer, two trailblazing politicians and two mothers who have lost a son and have transformed their grief into positive action. Read More

Calendar raises money for scholarships

October 20, 2000

The 2001 university calendar features 27 full-color photos of some of the most beautiful places on campus -- and buying the calendar will help support students who attend the university. Read More

UW-Madison partners to help the homeless

October 20, 2000

Community Housing and Services, the largest sole provider of single-room-occupancy housing for both men and women in Dane County, is closely tied to the university through a number of formal and informal service learning and volunteer initiatives with students and faculty. Read More