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New book offers view of 1969 conflict between academic freedom and racial justice
A new book by Donald Downs, professor of political science, chronicles the clash of two principles that many universities espouse: academic freedom and racial justice.
Intercollege undergraduate biology major debuts
Tapping into diverse biological landscape of UW–Madison is now far easier for the undergraduate as the first broad-based, intercollege biology major in the history of the university debuts this semester.
University Theatre season to highlight collaborations
Forging new connections -- and taking existing relationships in new directions -- will characterize the 1999-2000 University Theatre season.
UT season opener offers cast member second chance
The police blotter for July 12 no doubt records the nasty motorcycle spill of Wini Froelich, MFA candidate in acting. The mishap broke Froelich's leg in two places. While the prognosis foresees complete recovery, the operative word is "eventually."
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Events bulletin
Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public…
Extension chancellor to retire
Albert J. Beaver, interim chancellor of UW-Extension since 1997 and one of the UW System's most senior administrators, plans to retire next year.
For the record
Policies and procedures Anti-Discrimination Training This fall UW–Madison will offer training for Teaching Assistants and Program/Project Assistants focusing on diversity, discrimination…
Ivy tower: Shoots climb Carillon, swath other sites
Most of the ivy you see on UW–Madison buildings is either Boston or English ivy. Both typically have glossy green leaves with three to five lobes and inky-black berries. At UW–Madison, the leaves turn a soft burgundy in autumn and in milder climes stay evergreen.
Milestones
Appointed Michael Johnson has joined the men’s soccer team as an assistant coach. For the last six years, he has been…
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
Rob Towey helps gather bee balm and yarrow seeds along the Ice Age Trail in Dane County as part of the…
Recent Sightings
Hitting a high note Cathy Ross and the UW Gospel Choir led the audience “to church” and a standing ovation at the…
Faculty, staff invited to Second Thursday kickoff
The School of Business and the College of Letters and Science will co-host the first Second Thursday reception of the new semester Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the Grainger Hall courtyard and deli.
Who Knew?
by Eileen Gilligan Q. Where does our school song, “Varsity,” come from and why does everyone wave at the…
Art department hosts visiting artists, critics
Artists famous for morphing boundaries between media and people will be special guests this fall at the Department of Art.
New DNA mapping tool may accelerate human genome work
A new technology that maps an organism's entire genome from single DNA molecules could ratchet up the race to decipher complex genomes, from food crops to human beings.
New hires strengthening genetics research
The effort to assemble a nationally prominent genomics research center at the university is gaining momentum. The new Genome Center of Wisconsin has hired two big-name faculty in the genomics field, and recruitment is in progress for three more positions.
Business ethicist’s ledger tallies life decisions
Though the outcome of unethical decisions can be macro, a la Texaco, they have an exceedingly micro origin: the hearts and minds of individuals. And that's where Laura Hartman and her eight-week MBA module on business ethics fit in.