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New student insurance contract announced
Students will get a better deal on health insurance this semester, now that a new Student Health Insurance Plan contract is in effect. Read More
Library reduces fines, unifies loan periods
There will be a lot fewer library fines levied against UW–Madison library patrons this fall. Read More
Dean of students on the job
Alicia Fedelina Chávez of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, started July 1 as dean of students at UW–Madison. Read More
No tuition increase for in-state undergrads
Tuition will not increase this fall for in-state undergraduates as part of the 2000-01 UW System budget approved by the Board of Regents. Read More
Imprisoned writers help students learn about life
A new class this fall will acquaint students with the insight of incarcerated Africans and African Americans around the world. Read More
Class of 2000: Academically talented, well-rounded
The fall 2000 freshman class is the most academically talented in campus history, but don't be fooled: these students do more than just study. Read More
Lake scientist drowns
Thomas Frost, one of the university's prominent lake researchers, drowned in Lake Superior Aug. 25 after saving his son from a strong current. Read More
Campus aims to improve Web accessibility
The university is drafting a new campus web accessibility policy aimed at making campus web sites more available for people with vision, hearing or other physical disabilities. Read More
Calendar highlights
Author Guterson speaks at Chancellor’s Convocation David Guterson, author of the bestsellers “Snow Falling on Cedars” and “East of the Mountains,” will present… Read More
Staff develop online data resource for students
Students can now obtain degree information more easily thanks to three health professional school workers who created Academic Advisement, a degree audit system that is part of the University's Integrated Student Information System (ISIS). Read More
Faculty and academic staff granted emeritus/emerita status in 2000-01
Here is a list of faculty and academic staff who have been granted emeritus/emerita status for 2000-01, listed by name, title, division or department, and years of service. Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Humanities Grant Workshop Max Harris, director of the Wisconsin Humanities Council, will conduct a humanities funding workshop from 3-4:45 p.m. Read More
For the Record
Policies and Procedures Employee Information Changes To change individual detailed office, e-mail and home address information, employees are reminded to submit… 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
Newsmakers
(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the… Read More
News in Brief
COMMUNITY Human subjects research passes federal scrutiny After slamming the lid on human subjects research at eight other universities for… Read More
Recent Sightings
All aboard A Wisconsin & Southern Railroad train idles on the rails next to Engineering Mall. The railway operated the… Read More
Tom Sharkey: Responsibility and loyalty to the university
As a top-flight scientist, botany professor Tom Sharkey knows how to conduct precise and detailed research. But he's also skilled at looking at the big picture, which will serve him well as the new chair of the University Committee, the top faculty governance position. He began his role June 1, taking over for physics professor Bernice Durand. Read More