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WAA hosts celebration for UW–Madison’s international graduates

November 23, 2004

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will celebrate the achievements of the UW's graduating international students on Dec. 8 during a free reception at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.

Conference focuses on democracy education

November 23, 2004

Although the 2004 election did not end up in the Supreme Court, it was notable for a number of other reasons, including the fact that only 17 percent of eligible voters aged 18-29 turned out to vote.

UW-Madison veterinary professor raced for cancer cure

November 19, 2004

In bicycling, the yellow jersey is the sign of a winner, someone who has taken the lead and is at the front of the pack. Sheila McGuirk wears that jersey.

Gardener, UW alumna exhibits at Knapp House

November 19, 2004

"Uncultivated," a new exhibition at the Knapp House, uses organic patterns of leaves, vines and flowers to render abstracts, landscapes and meditative subjects.

Gamoran chosen to lead UW’s education research center

November 19, 2004

Adam Gamoran, professor of sociology and educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been selected as director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) in the university's School of Education.

UW hospital, SEIU approve contract

November 19, 2004

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and the membership of SEIU District 1199 Wisconsin, which represents approximately 1,400 health care professionals, including registered…

New technology predicts energy use, performance

November 19, 2004

Professional athletes, including cyclists and distance runners, will soon have a powerful new tool to predict energy expenditure and performance over a race, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Saris Cycling Group of Madison.

Letters and Science names interim associate dean

November 18, 2004

Dean Gary Sandefur has announced that Jon Miller, professor of communicative disorders and director of the Waisman Center's Language Analysis Laboratory, has been named interim associate dean for research policy and outreach in the College of Letters and Science.

Dane County businesses expect a bright future in 2005

November 18, 2004

Results of the just-released Dane County Economic Survey forecast a strong economic outlook for 2005.

UW Director of Research Administration receives award

November 17, 2004

A senior University of Wisconsin–Madison research administrator has been recognized with a national award for her contributions to the profession of research administration.

Statement from Carl Gulbrandsen

November 17, 2004

Carl Gulbrandsen is the managing director of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and president of WiCell Research Institute Governor Doyle’s proposal…

Law School bloggers keep pace with business issues

November 16, 2004

For a cadre of Law School students, the business of business is, well, blogging.

Salsa celebrates its origins at Union Theater

November 16, 2004

Musicians from the neighborhood where salsa was born and, some say, grew up will play at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Nov. 20.

WSRC exhibitions showcase work of Madison artists

November 16, 2004

Artists Leslee Nelson and Bobbette Rose are exhibiting their work at the Women's Studies Research Center through December.

Guest filmmaker/choreographer to screen work, present dances

November 16, 2004

Canadian choreographer Allen Kaeja, currently in residence in the Dance Program, will screen his new film, "Old Country," at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 and his dances will be featured in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

For the Record

November 16, 2004

ANNOUNCEMENTS WAA to offer football package to bowl game Though an official football bowl invitation won’t be made until after regular season play…

Milestones

November 16, 2004

HONORED The No. 1 ranked Badgers Men’s Cross Country Team won its sixth consecutive Big Ten Conference championship last month by a record…