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Book Chronicles Evolution of Academic Freedom at UW–Madison
The birth and evolution of academic freedom at UW–Madison forms the focus of a new book edited by economics Professor Emeritus W. Lee Hansen. Read More
CEOs To Participate in Retailing Lecture Series
Three CEOs of major American corporations will appear together as part of the Lands' End Lecture Series in Retailing Feb. 10. Read More
UW Dance Professor, Students Perform at Civic Center
Due to high demand, a Sunday (Feb. 8) 3 p.m. performance by Li Chiao-Ping Dance has been added to the company's weekend schedule of performances at the Madison Civic Center's Spotlight Room. Read More
State Nurses Get Wired With Library Grant
The Health Sciences Library, in collaboration with the School of Nursing, recently received a $25,000, one-year subcontract from the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Library to connect 14 public health nurses from south central Wisconsin. Read More
Business Students To Manage $10 Million Fund
In 1970, students at UW–Madison's School of Business were among the first in the country to have the opportunity to manage 'real-world' equity portfolios. Read More
Luis Rodriguez Free Lecture Tickets Available Feb. 5
Tickets to hear award-winning poet, journalist and critic Luis Rodriguez speak on Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theatre will be available… Read More
Taiwanese Master of Identity Visits Campus for Screening
Personal identity in various guises will receive consideration in two examples of the New Taiwanese Cinema, screened at the UW–Madison Feb. 6 and 13. Read More
UW Opera Performs Adaptation of Classic South African Tale
Absalom is facing trouble of the first water: deep, serious, vast and ultimately fatal. A black South African, he is accused of murdering a… Read More
Three faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering
The accomplishments of two engineering faculty members and a computer science professor were recognized in February with election to the National Academy of Engineering. Read More
UW Med Flight Program Adding 12-Hour Shift
With the number of requests for Med Flight now topping 1,500 a year, the UW Hospital helicopter program has placed its backup helicopter in regular service during peak times of the day. Read More
Faculty Dance Affords Early Glimpse of Lathrop’s Remodeling
Audiences will get their first look at the first leg of the Lathrop Hall remodeling project at the UW–Madison Dance Program's faculty concert Feb. 26-28. Read More
Conference Explores Transnationalism and Cultural Exchange Feb. 6-7
The Border Studies Research Circle, recently formed at UW–Madison to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, will host two campus conferences, one Feb. 6-7 on “Transnationalism, Travel… Read More
Veterinary Work Isn’t Just for the Dogs These Days
Dogs and cats still dominate the patient list at UW–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine, but they're sharing more space with a new breed of companion critters, from ailing ferrets to sick lizards. Read More
Study finds middle class shouldering more state tax burden
A UW–Madison study confirms it - over the past two decades, these families have faced the highest tax burdens in the state as Wisconsin's tax system has become less progressive. Read More
Ten Finalists Selected for Interdepartmental Strategic Hiring
University officials are praising the initial response to the interdepartmental strategic hiring plan. Read More
RAs May See Tuition Waivers as Soon as Fall
UW-Madison's research assistants could have their in-state tuition waived beginning this fall under a plan being developed for Chancellor David Ward. Read More
Trouble-Shooting Can Be a Chore With Some Exotic Pets
Although Elmo wasn't in the mood for eating, he cooperatively gnawed on a plastic pipe while veterinarians searched for the cause of his… Read More
Increase in Flu Cases Seen on Campus
The nation and Wisconsin are battling with an increase in cases of influenza, and UW–Madison isn’t immune. Despite administering flu shots to more than… Read More
Grant Aims To Curb Tobacco Use Among Managed-Care Patients
A new $6.7-million program based at the UW Medical School supports studies of policies and practices that reduce tobacco use by members of managed-care organizations such as HMOs, PPOs and point-of-service plans. Read More
La Follette Series Explores Land Use Policy
The Robert M. La Follette Institute of Public Affairs is sponsoring a series of sessions on land use planning -- issues that challenge policy makers at all levels of government. Read More