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Scientists take ecological approach to weeds
UW-Madison researchers have begun a new effort to understand weed-crop competition. When completed, the research will help Wisconsin growers manage weeds more efficiently and reduce their reliance on herbicides.
Conference to tackle Latina issues
Issues of the workplace, sexual identity, the arts, education and more will be under discussion from the standpoint of Latina women April 1 at the university.
Lilith computer fair planned Friday
Madison middle school students, most of whom are girls attending after-school computer clubs, will participate in the third annual Lilith Computer Fair on Friday, March 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations on campus.
Pre-game pep rally planned in Indianapolis
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will hold a pre-game pep rally for Badger basketball fans in the atrium area of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Indianapolis from 3-4:30 p.m. EST Saturday.
Athletics updates Final Four ticket allocation
The university today, March 30, further outlined its travel plans and ticket distribution for this weekend's NCAA Final Four tournament.
Campus hosts Final Four celebrations
Fans who can't make it to Indianapolis Saturday, April 1, or are just tired of squinting at a shoebox-sized television can watch the Final Four and join the excitement at the Memorial Union Rathskeller or Union South.
Battle of the mascots rages on
In a sidelight, ESPN's online battle of the mascots is heating up. ESPN users are determining which mascots advance to the title round and which ones hang their furry heads in shame.
Remember time difference, daylight switch
Fans traveling to Indiana for this weekend's Final Four should note that most of the Hoosier state, including Indianapolis, follows Eastern Standard Time all year. That means the UW-Michigan State semifinal game will tip off in Indianapolis at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, Indianapolis time. Fans watching or listening to the game in Wisconsin should tune in at 4:42 p.m. Saturday.
Dean of Students finalists to visit
Two of four finalists for the dean of students position will visit with students and others on campus next week, university officials say.
Final Four news and information
Stories and surrounding the Badger's trip to the Final Four.
Two faculty receive Sloan Fellowships
Two faculty members, mathematician Eleny-Nicoleta Ionel and economist Yuichi Kitamura, have been awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships.
Energy expert to speak
Are higher oil prices a temporary blip, or will they be a fact of life in the 21st century? Christopher Flavin of the Worldwatch Institute offers his view in a free public lecture Thursday, April 6.
University Bay marsh fire planned today
Weather permitting, a prescribed burn for sections of the 1918 Marsh (part of University Bay Marsh) will get under way this morning, March 29, university officials say.
List of licensee contract terminated
Eight licensed manufacturers have been terminated by the university for failing to disclose the locations of their factories.
University severs eight licensee contracts
The university announced today, March 29, that it has terminated the contracts of eight licensed manufacturers for not disclosing the locations of their factories.
Times’ Johnson to be writer in residence
George Johnson, a prolific, award-winning New York Times science writer and author, has been named a Science Writer in Residence for the spring of 2000.
Nelson to receive Law School award
Former Wisconsin governor and U.S. Sen. Gaylord A. Nelson is the latest recipient of the Law School's Distinguished Service Award.
Chang receives top materials science honor
The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society has awarded its top honor for leadership in the field to UW–Madison engineer Y. Austin Chang.
Experts to debate privacy rights
A panel of national experts on information privacy rights will discuss current issues at the UW Law School's annual Kastenmeier Colloquium Friday, April 14.
CCBC picks top children’s books
The professional staff of the Cooperative Children's Book Center has released CCBC Choices 2000, which provides annotated entries on 223 of the best books for children and young adults published in 1999.