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Service learning broadens education
The idea of volunteering as coursework has been gaining momentum in the last several years, both at UW–Madison and other institutions. Read More
Classified staff awards
For the 1999 recipients of UW–Madison Classified Employee Recognition Awards, job descriptions simply will not do justice to their contributions. Read More
71st annual student art show to open at Memorial Union
UW-Madison student art will be on display in Memorial Union from April 7-May 2 in the Wisconsin Union Directorate's 71st Annual Student Art Show. Read More
Broder to speak at Kastenmeier Colloquium
David Broder, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post, will be the keynote speaker at the UW Law School's 1999 Robert W. Kastenmeier Colloquium. Read More
Study: Child abuse can alter brain development
A new study by a Seth Pollack suggests that an abused child's ability to recognize anger is strong enough to actually trigger biological changes, altering the way the brain processes anger. Read More
Learning about leadership
Particpants in UW–Madison's Leadership Institute, a yearlong program to build leadership skills in junior- and senior-level faculty and staff, gain a keener awareness of self and others as they broaden their perspective as leaders. Read More
Teaching awards
The university's 1999 Distinguished Teaching Award winners take a good deal of pride in introducing a variety of innovations into an ancient art, using instructional tools. Read More
Campus police honor six for help, service to community
Six civilians received 1998 director's awards from the University Police Department at its annual awards ceremony in March. Read More
Campus police employees recognized for service
Twenty-five University Police Department employees have received Excellent Service commendations. Read More
Plant compounds slow the growth of tumor cells
Researchers at UW–Madison report in the current issue of the Journal of Nutrition that small concentrations of two compounds from plants we eat suppress the growth of three kinds of human cancer cells in the laboratory. Read More
Baseball energizes registrar
Buried deep in new registrar Monty Nielsen's vita is a curious reference to baseball. What does being a registrar have to do with baseball? Everything, if you're Nielsen. Read More
Park Street construction resumes
The second summer of Park Street reconstruction between Regent Street and University Avenue resumes today (April 5). Read More
Former Miss America to speak about sexual assault issues
Former Miss America Marilyn Van Derbur will speak about sexual assault and her recovery from incest Tuesday, April 6, on campus. Read More
Modeling the scientific method
University researchers have helped achieve a startling effect by using models to teach mathematics and science to elementary school students: Fifth graders are performing at 12th grade levels. Read More
Sean Curran to be dance artist-in-residence April 5-25
Sean Curran, a renowned dancer/choreographer currently based in New York, will be artist-in-residence at the UW–Madison Dance Program Monday, April 5 through Sunday, April 25. Read More
Professor stages mock trial for and with deaf students
A mock court exercise developed by a UW Law School professor will introduce Wisconsin deaf students to the world of law, and the very real possibility of becoming a lawyer. Read More
Easter brunch to be served at Lakefront Cafe
An annual Easter Sunday Breakfast once again will be served at the Memorial Union Lakefront Cafe. Read More
National conference to highlight public service
Local and national experts plan to gather April 7-9 at UW–Madison for a national conference that will examine the public service mission of land grant institutions. Read More
Children to work with UW–Madison jazz master
A new generation of bassists will spend this Friday and Saturday, April 2 and 3, working with the internationally acclaimed bassist Richard Davis, a UW–Madison music professor. Read More
Program seeks more Milwaukee students of color
The university is stepping up recruitment of students of color in the state's largest city - with assistance from their school district and potential future employers. Read More