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New programs celebrate teaching excellence
Three new initiatives designed to reward and recognize teaching innovations and excellence will go into effect later this semester.
Caldecott-winning author to speak on campus
Jacqueline Briggs Martin, author of the award-winning children's book 'Snowflake Bentley,' will give a reading and participate in a discussion at Memorial Library, room 124, at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.
Hoofers plan weekend winter carnival
Don't curse the cold and snow ÷ celebrate it at the Hoofer Winter Carnival Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Memorial Union.
Institute formed to distribute stem cells
In an effort to move human embryonic stem cell technology into the mainstream of academic and corporate research, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has established a private subsidiary whose primary purpose will be to distribute the cells to qualified scientists.
Biotechnology seen as key to growth
Pinning Wisconsin's economic growth to the potential of biotechnology, Gov. Tommy Thompson has proposed a $317 million investment in cutting-edge research centers at the university.
Biotechnology disciplines rank among nation’s best
Several UW–Madison biotechnology-related departments are ranked among the nation’s best. Graduate programs in biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular and general genetics, chemistry, computer science and biostatistics…
Ethicists provide insights on biotechnology advances
As biologists press toward a greater fundamental understanding of the basis of life, ethical conundrums trail in their wake. From the ability to screen for genetic predisposition to disease to the creation of genetically altered foods, a host of ethical dilemmas has surfaced for society to contend with.
Campus is home to national bioscience leaders
Here are just a few examples of the many leading figures in bioscience research who work at UW–Madison.
Calendar briefs
Beadwork on display “Beads, Body and Soul: Art and Light in the Yorùbá Universe” demonstrates why the Yorùbá have become renowned…
Capitol Capsules
Additional revenues predicted The Legislative Fiscal Bureau projects an additional $364.1 million in tax revenue will be available at the end…
Events Bulletin
Learning Music Classes More than a dozen continuing education music classes are offered this semester. Class topics, starting dates:…
For the Record
Policies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious…
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…
Extending our range
It's an institution of higher academic learning, yes, but the university also ranks high in social and cultural action. Take last weekend, for example, when the campus hosted a half-dozen musical events ranging from international folk music to swing dance to the Rathskeller's late-night rock-n-roll.
Newsmakers
(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the…
News in brief
LEARNING Faculty, staff and students, as well as plants, bask indoors in the winter sunlight of the College of Agricultural and…
Some pay raises approved; others still pending
Faculty and academic staff should see pay raises for this fiscal year by the beginning of April, university officials say.
Professor applies knowledge to environmental problems
Glenn Chambliss, chair of the Department of Bacteriology, has lived a life that sounds like a Dickensian tale.
PeopleSoft: We’ll work harder on records system
Meeting with university officials, PeopleSoft President Craig Conway reaffirmed that his company is committed to helping UW–Madison implement and run its students records software.
Recent sightings by Jeff Miller
North by north weed Frost covers a thistle at the Arboretum’s Curtis Prairie during a recent winter day.