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A Madison Initiative status report
While the university outlines plans for the next phase of the Madison Initiative, the original investment has already taken shape across campus in a diverse range of projects.
Students, state focus of Madison Initiative II
University officials say the second half of the Madison Initiative will enable UW–Madison to continue to provide students an outstanding education and help Wisconsin maintain its competitiveness in the global economy.
Pat Schroeder to speak at Union
Former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder will speak about "Challenges in America's Future" Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7:30 p.m.
Pi–ero appointed to workforce diversity position
Luis A. Pi–ero has been named assistant vice chancellor for workforce equity and diversity, campus officials announced today, Feb. 10.
American Indian storytelling conference set
American Indian storytellers from North and South America will gather Feb. 22-23 on campus as the American Indian Studies Program hosts the third annual American Indian Storytelling Festival.
Forum to address state rural health issues
A rural health forum scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, will bring together concerned citizens, health-care professionals and legislators to discuss key health issues facing rural Wisconsin.
Chemists develop new way to monitor molecules
Taking a page from modern astronomy, where scientists are making a raft of new discoveries by sampling starlight across the electromagnetic spectrum, a group of university chemists has refined a powerful new way to probe the molecular universe using infrared light.
Ten faculty receive WARF Mid-Career Awards
Ten UW–Madison professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards, which are designed to enhance the scholarly pursuits of established faculty.
Six faculty receive WARF Romnes Awards
Six UW–Madison professors have received 2000 Romnes Fellowships that recognize great promise early in faculty careers.
Student inventors prepare for Brainstorm competition
Inspired student inventors are making final adjustments to their entries for the 2000 "Brainstorm: Schoofs Prize for Creativity" sponsored by the College of Engineering.
Enzyme research could advance anti-cancer drug development
In a breakthrough that could revolutionize the development of anti-cancer drugs and drugs to treat other diseases, researchers at the UW Medical School have identified the molecular basis through which a family of enzymes involved in several life-threatening diseases communicates information to cells.
WUD seeks officers for 2000-01 academic year
Faculty and staff may wish to recommend students willing to serve as Wisconsin Union Directorate officers. The jobs of president and two vice-presidents are open for the next academic year at WUD, the student-run program council.
Lecture looks at art and social morals
Can art be immoral? That's the question Noel Carroll will pose in a Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries lecture at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9.
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.