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"Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems," Cliff Thurber, professor of geology and geophysics (Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005) Read More
Students find ‘green’ possibilities in proposed building designs
Designs for new buildings and adaptive reuse of current structures will receive "green" treatment, courtesy of students in UW–Madison landscape architecture and interior design classes and UW-Milwaukee's programs in architecture and urban planning. Read More
Music faculty to premiere newly commissioned work
"Sojourn" for piano and percussion by Serra Hwang will debut at the hands of assistant professors of music Anthony Di Sanza and Jessica Johnson at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Mills Concert Hall in the Mosse Humanities Building. Read More
Oscar nominee follows unorthodox rescue of rare camel calf
“The Story of the Weeping Camel,” a Mongolian-made documentary film, recalls efforts to save an abandoned baby camel, a rare white one at that. Read More
Milestones
Honored Caroline Levine, associate professor in the Department of English, will receive the distinguished 2004 Perkins Prize, given by the Society for the… Read More
For the Record
Announcements Calling poets and writers to work in a German villa The Hessen Literary Society is offering a stipend for a Wisconsin… Read More
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Registration open for Showcase
University departments seeking ways to improve their operations will come together at Showcase 2005. Read More
Faculty, staff invited to apply for Wisconsin Idea seminar
Faculty and staff interested in learning about the state of Wisconsin and the university's relationship to the state should apply for the Wisconsin Idea Seminar, a five-day study tour of the state, to be held May 16-20. Read More
Part of Walnut Street sidewalk to close
Due to the construction of the Lot 76 parking ramp and a utility project in that area, the sidewalk on the north side of Walnut Street between University Bay Drive and Highland Avenue will be closed for several months, probably until sometime in June. Read More
Warning issued on ‘phish’ e-mail
Campus e-mail users are seeing a growing number of fraudulent and potentially dangerous "phish" messages. These e-mails appear to come from legitimate sources, such as eBay, PayPal or a bank, but in fact are sent by identity thieves in an effort to collect account numbers and other private information for illegal purposes. Read More
Horse owner seminar to feature natural riding movement
On Saturday, April 2, riders from all disciplines will have a chance to learna new technique that allows both horse and rider to move freely. She is the featured speaker for the School of Veterinary Medicine's 16th Annual Seminar for the Serious Horse Owner. Read More
Reason named associate director of admissions
Tom Reason has been named associate director of operations in the Office of Admissions. Read More
Dean of students names new special assistant
Ann Pham has been appointed special assistant to Dean of Students Luoluo Hong. Read More
Professor up for National Book Circle award
No doubt it’s a harrowing tale, and a true one: In 1970 an African-American veteran of the Vietnam War was beaten into pulp and… Read More
VITA available for tax assistance
About 40 UW–Madison students are taking part in a program that provides low income, elderly and disabled Madison residents with free state and federal income tax help. Read More
Painter to discuss printmaking at Tandem Press
New York painter David Shapiro will discuss the "personal language" of signs and symbols — circles, spirals, dots, knots and more — that characterize his work in a free public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 17. Read More
Coincidences prompt couple’s philanthropy
Since their first gift to the School of Business, Joanne and Roy Howard have supported such areas as a diamond for women's softball, a technology-rich auditorium, the marching band and prostate cancer research. The Howards' generosity has transformed people, programs and the university's physical appearance. Read More
Partners in Giving breaks record
The 2004 Partners in Giving campaign was the most successful ever, organizers have reported. Read More
Recent sightings
Sun worshiper Taking a break from his job as lead dish room worker for the Wisconsin Union Food Service, Benjamin… Read More