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UW Arts Institute names film festival director

December 13, 1999

Mary Carbine, veteran of film and arts organizations in California, Chicago and Madison, has been named director of the Wisconsin Film Festival. The festival, a project of the UW–Madison Arts Institute, will be held March 30-April 2, 2000 in Madison.

Statement by Chancellor David Ward on Ron Dayne winning the Heisman

December 11, 1999

“Ron Dayne winning the Heisman Trophy is a cause for everyone associated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison to feel tremendous pride. Ron is not…

Governor sees ‘biotech revolution’ in the making

December 9, 1999

Gov. Tommy Thompson's fast-paced tour Nov. 30 through the biotechnology landscape at UW–Madison, from computer-packed genetics labs to nascent startup companies, was a showcase of great expectations.

Children with HIV/AIDS to visit campus

December 8, 1999

Children from Camp Heartland, the nation's largest camp for children impacted by HIV/AIDS, will be visiting the campus to share their message of courage and hope with students.

UW-Madison receives reaccreditation

December 8, 1999

As expected, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been reaccredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

State chief justice to speak at winter commencement

December 8, 1999

Shirley S. Abrahamson, Wisconsin Supreme Court chief justice since 1996, will address midyear graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison as they commemorate the university's last commencement before 2000 Sunday, December 19.

Safety violations cited in Pharmacy accident

December 7, 1999

The construction company for the School of Pharmacy building faces a proposed $19,000 penalty for alleged workplace safety violations stemming from a June accident that injured 11 workers.

New map depicts state’s land cover

December 7, 1999

A new map showing Wisconsin's land cover in extraordinary detail is available from the State Cartographer's Office at UW–Madison.

Advances

December 7, 1999

(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…

Almanac

December 7, 1999

(Almanac lists facts, figures and miscellany of campus interest. Know something, or want to know? Call us: 262-3846, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…

Capitol Capsules

December 7, 1999

Governor to sign pension bill Gov. Tommy Thompson says he plans to sign the pension bill within two weeks. Passed by…

Events Bulletin

December 7, 1999

Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public…

For the Record

December 7, 1999

Policies and procedures Applications For Speakers The University Lectures Committee is accepting applications for the 1999-2000 academic year from departments, academic programs…

Milestones

December 7, 1999

Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…

Newsmakers

December 7, 1999

(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

December 7, 1999

LEADERSHIP New university calendar captures memorable campus images This photo of a UW–Madison commencement is among 14 full-color images of…

Recent Sightings

December 7, 1999

Holiday dishes Trimmed with holiday lights, the two big satellite dishes atop the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Building transmit holiday cheer.

Who Knew?

December 7, 1999

by Eileen Gilligan Q. Has there ever been a female badger mascot for UW–Madison? A.

Academic Staff Assembly to review instructional job title proposal

December 7, 1999

The Academic Staff Assembly on Monday, Dec. 13, will consider a proposal to create professor titles for instructional and research academic staff.

Globetrotting networker uses Madison as home port

December 7, 1999

Profile: Kim Santiago is a globe-circling networker who helped organize this year's international alumni convocation on campus and recently has been planning a UW–Madison alumni conference in Southeast Asia.