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Study details genetic basis of aging — and how it might be delayed
Scientists at UW–Madison have, for the first time, profiled specific genetic changes during the aging of experimental animals, a discovery that could aid work to extend life span and preserve health. Read More
Grant boosts UW child care
The university will use a new $247,200 federal grant to provide campus-based infant and toddler care for low-income student parents. Read More
Recent sightings by Jeff Miller
Flora and flight at the UW Arboretum… Read More
Students move in to residence halls this weekend
About 7,000 students will move into university residence halls beginning this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28. Read More
Arctic adventurer to speak at convocation
Author and Arctic explorer Alvah Simon will speak at this year's Chancellor's Convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. in the Kohl Center. Hosted by Chancellor David Ward, the event is an official welcome to the university for new students, but all students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend. No tickets are required. Read More
Manager says ISIS project completion in sight
Ron Niendorf, who's in charge of implementing a new campus records system, knows something about big changes. A decade ago, Niendorf shepherded the successful implementation of touchtone registration in 1987-88. Now Niendorf and other top computing officials are in the spotlight again with ISIS, the computerized records system that is moving down the track as campus officials shift from implementing the system to further stabilizing it. Read More
News in brief
Games room: Cued for fun Students take advantage of the half-price pool on a recent afternoon in the recently remodeled… Read More
Milestones
Honored Seymour Abrahamson, professor emeritus of zoology, received the third order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan in May for his… Read More
Student welcome planned
More than 5,600 freshmen and 1,100 transfer students are expected to join about 30,000 returning students starting this weekend, and dozens of events are planned to help the new students feel welcome. Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Public Management Workshops Continuing Studies offers one-day workshops this fall on various aspects of management in the public sector. Topics… Read More
News hires, tenure awards and promotions
Recently hired faculty Here is a list of recently hired faculty, along with faculty who will join the university this coming academic year: Alarid,… Read More
Recent appointments
Eric Hansen, a former member of the U.S. National Team, is the new head coach for UW–Madison’s men’s and women’s swimming teams. An assistant… Read More
Administrative posts change hands over summer
A number of administrative appointments were made over the summer. Here’s a rundown of the changes in the ranks: Steven A. Read More
Faculty and staff retirements
The following faculty and academic staff have been granted emeritus status. Years of service are listed for each: Jaafar K. Al-Abdulla, adjunct… Read More
While you were out
Were you away this summer, or just on the Terrace a lot? Here's some of what you might have missed during the past few months at UW–Madison. Read More
Sesquicentennial Summer Celebration
In honor of its 150-year history, UW–Madison opened its doors to the public through an array of special events held Aug. 21-22. Below are… Read More
For the Record
Policies and procedures Applications for Speakers The University Lectures Committee is accepting applications for the 1999-2000 academic year from departments, academic… Read More