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Geology museum holds open house A dinosaur drawing demonstration, an interactive program about the life of early miners in Michigan’s Copper Country and… Read More
Capitol capsules
Hinshaw advocates for research support Making the case for university-based research, the federal granting agencies that support it, and student aid,… Read More
Diversity motivates Eagle’s Wing childhood educator
As an early childhood educator and manager of children's services for University Apartments, Debb Schaubs believes in getting down at child-level to connect with the children she and her staff server. Read More
Events bulletin
Learning TV5 Network Now Available The Department of French and Italian is pleased to announce that TV5, the International French-language television… Read More
For the record
Policies and Procedures Notice to University Staff In accordance with the university’s stormwater permit and Pesticide Use Policy, pesticide applicators are… 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
LEADERSHIP Participants in a candlelight procession thread their way along campus pathways from Memorial Union Terrace to Elizabeth Waters Hall as… Read More
Phi Beta Kappa inductees announced
The University chapter of the nation's leading honorary society, Phi Beta Kappa, inducts students this month. Following are the new inductees, listed by name and major(s). Read More
Recents sightings
Bright lights, big campus Neon artwork seems to rush at the viewer in a time exposure photo. More than 40 neon and… Read More
UW takes lead role in worker rights alliance
The university will take a leadership role in organizing a meeting of colleges and universities to further discuss their participation in the Worker Rights Consortium. Read More
Program on reducing stroke risk offered
People who want to know their risk for stroke - and effective ways to reduce it - are invited to 'Stamp Out Stroke!', a free program Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the UW Health-GHC East Clinic in Madison. Read More
American Indian program instills new perspectives
The half-dozen courses offered this spring through the American Indian Studies Program are helping to foster an educational climate reflective of native values. Read More
Program introduces kids to higher education
Students from Madison middle and elementary schools are making their first visits to campus this month as part of a program run by UW–Madison students. Read More
Pediatrics professor receives Shaw award
Anna Huttenlocher, a university scientist who is breaking new ground in understanding cancer, has been selected for the Milwaukee Foundation's 2000 Shaw Scientist Award. Read More
Ward to speak on Madison Initiative
Chancellor David Ward will speak about 'The Madison Initiative: Sustaining Success' at the Roundtable luncheon for faculty and staff Tuesday, May 2. Read More
Best-selling author Gladwell to talk
Malcolm Gladwell, staff writer for The New Yorker, will visit campus Wednesday, April 19, to deliver a lecture titled 'The Tipping Point: How Little Things can Make a Big Difference.' Read More
Faculty shows range of modern dance
Inspired by several 20th century modern dance pioneers, the UW Dance Program presents its spring faculty concert, 'Retro/Perspective,' featuring New York guest artist Janis Brenner. Read More
Observatory Drive traffic to be limited
Observatory Drive will be limited to one-way westbound traffic for parts of the day April 14 and 15 to accommodate the annual Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Speech Festival. Read More