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American Education Week event features James Comer
A speech by school reformer James Comer, a professor of child psychiatry at Yale University, will cap American Education Week activities sponsored by the School of Education.
Drug shows promise in fighting brain tumors
Early results from an ongoing cancer drug study shows that a new agent, Xcytrin , demonstrates a high response rate and is well-tolerated in patients with brain metastases - brain tumors that originate from cancer in another part of the body.
Klemme named CALS extension dean
Richard Klemme, professor of agricultural and applied economics and director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, has been named associate dean for agriculture and natural resources extension, a joint position between the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Cooperative Extension.
Teresa Smith to head oncology nursing services
Teresa D. Smith has been named the program director for oncology nursing services at UW Hospital and Clinics.
Cooperative leader Torgerson honored at library dedication
UW-Madison's Center for Cooperatives Library, which recently joined the Taylor-Hibbard Library in Taylor Hall, was officially dedicated as the Truman Torgerson Cooperative Collection in a ceremony held there Friday, Oct. 15.
Finalists named for UW–Madison technology post
Four finalists have been named in the search for a new director of the Division of Information Technology and campus chief information officer.
College Library holds pumpkin contest
UW-Madison College Library staff members are offering a $60 reward to students for guessing the weight of a massive pumpkin.
Final fall enrollment exceeds 40,600
The university has enrolled 40,610 students this fall, a 1.2 percent increase from the 40,109 students enrolled in fall 1998. The total…
Biodiversity as insurance in the face of change
It has been a truism, long held by scientists, environmentalists and others, that biological diversity and the intricate, interdependent web of biological relationships it…
Barbara Ehrenreich visits campus
Noted writer, essayist and wit Barbara Ehrenreich will lecture on campus Oct. 18 and 21. Ehrenreich will talk about “Carnival, Revolutions and…
Expert to discuss DNA computing: Real or not?
An internationally known expert on DNA computing will discuss the basic ideas behind DNA computing, as well as key roadblocks to making DNA computing practical, during a campus lecture Wednesday, Nov. 3
Milker skills workshop set at Arlington Ag Research Station
A Milker Skills Workshop for dairy producers and dairy employees will be held Nov. 17-18, at the Arlington Agriculture Research Station.
Grant funds research on disability access
UW-Madison's Trace Research and Development Center has received $3.37 million for a project to make standard telecommunications systems more accessible for people who are older or disabled.
Grant meant to boost math enrollment, training
In an effort to boost the number of Americans pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics, the National Science Foundation has awarded the UW–Madison mathematics department a three-year, $1.5 million grant to enhance and broaden research and training opportunities for UW–Madison students.
Sledge funeral scheduled Tuesday
A funeral is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 26, for George W. Sledge, a longtime administrator in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Sledge died Wednesday, Oct. 20, of cancer. He was 71 years old.
Cramer memorial set for Thursday
A memorial for UW–Madison student George Joseph Cramer, Jr., who died Oct. 20, will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Alumni Lounge, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
Food drive this week at Morgridge Center
With local food pantries running low, the Morgridge Center for Public Service is sponsoring a food drive through Monday, Nov. 1. Students, faculty and staff may drop off non-perishable food donations at the Morgridge Center, Room 154, 716 Langdon St., in the Red Gym, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.