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2005-2006 Hilldale and Holstrom Award winners
HILLDALE AWARDS Abramovitz, Sarah Austad, Kirsten Becklund, Kristen Berg, Matthew Bosch, Justin Brehm, Sarah Brown, Sarah…
Lecturer shares experiences with African genocide
Through the efforts of Aloys Habimana, a group of more than 25 UW–Madison students had a firsthand view of how genocide occurs, receiving lessons that can be learned from tragedy and finding out how justice can play a role in healing.
Third Humanities Biennial examines ‘Future of Folk’
Scholars, students and the general public will examine American folk culture in the 21st century during "The Future of Folk," the third Humanities Biennial at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, to be held Thursday, April 14-Saturday, April 23.
From Madison to Mongolia: The crusade for a giant fish
Biologist David Gilroy hopes this month to begin detecting signals from a legendary fish species, one that has captured the hearts of scores of anglers. The scientist is on the trail of the majestic taimen, the largest trout species in the world.
Faculty commitment inspires a new generation of scholars
When visitors walk through the labyrinth of poster displays in Memorial Union's Great Hall on Tuesday, April 12, during the 2005 Undergraduate Symposium, they may be getting the first glimpse of the next generation of academic scholars.
CCAS celebrates decade of service
The Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) will celebrate a decade of service to the UW–Madison community with a Thursday, March 31 carnival and advising fair open to students, faculty and staff.
Two faculty named Aldo Leopold Fellows
Two faculty members have been awarded 2005 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellowships.
World’s oldest rock, newest technology to be on display
The world's oldest terrestrial material, a tiny grain of zircon crystal whose study radically altered scientific views of the early Earth, will be on brief public display Saturday, April 9, at the Geology Museum.
Online banking services no longer a differentiator, but a necessity
Credit union marketers no longer view offering online products and services as means of differentiating themselves from competitors, but as a necessity for doing business, according to a recently-released research report on online marketing trends by the UW E-Business Consortium.
Symposium to explore recent scholarship on Johann Gutenberg
Recent scholarship on Johann Gutenberg and early printing is the focus of a two-day symposium hosted by the Silver Buckle Press, Thursday-Friday, April 7-8.
‘Science Expeditions’ kicks off a month of campus exploration
Throughout April, the University of Wisconsin–Madison becomes a destination for exploration with "Science Expeditions." The events kick off Saturday, April 2, with demonstrations and hands-on activities geared for the entire family.
Chapman appointed Howard Hughes Investigator
Edwin Chapman, a professor of physiology at University of Wisconsin–Madison Medical School, has been named an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the institute announced today.
Student Financial Services director to retire
Steve Van Ess, director of the Office of Student Financial Services since 1994, will retire on Sept. 1.