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‘Biocomplexity’ project focuses on northern lakes
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
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
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
Calendar highlights
Film series features black filmmakers “Cooley High” showing Friday, Nov. 17, is part of the fall film series “Black Hollywood,… Read More
Events Bulletin
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!
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
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
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
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
Political activity is humming at and around the university as the presidential election looms closer. Read More
Recent sightings
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
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
WAA’s Cabinet 99 honors Douthitt
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
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
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
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