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Events scheduled for Bike to Work Week
UW-Madison, where students, faculty and staff outnumber parking spaces nearly five to one, has long encouraged members of the campus community to leave their cars at home and find alternative modes of transportation. Read More
Professor named Carnegie Scholar for book on school reform
A project looking at school reform in the light of social justice has made Harry Brighouse, a professor of philosophy and educational policy studies at UW–Madison, a 2004 Carnegie Scholar. Read More
Summer choir seeks new members
Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited join the Summer Choir at UW–Madison's School of Music. Read More
Spring 2004 commencement photos
Phil Certain, dean of the College of Letters and Science, gives a final address to graduates. Certain will retire in the… Read More
Opening remarks at spring 2004 commencement
Opening remarks Delivered by Chancellor John D. Wiley May 15, 2004 Kohl Center Welcome to everyone… Read More
Spring commencement: Transcript of address by Bradley Whitford
Charge to graduates Delivered by Bradley Whitford May 15, 2004 Kohl Center What’s up, Mad City?!… Read More
UW veterinary school now offers CT-guided needle brain biopsies
When a dog shows signs of brain damage such as seizures, incoordination, circling or behavior changes, the source is not easy to diagnose. But veterinary neurologists at the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine have implemented a new technique that helps pinpoint the source of the problem. Read More
Conference to assist Wisconsin plastics manufacturers
Plastics executives, business owners, and process engineers can learn about technology transfer opportunities of cutting-edge research that will re-shape the landscape of plastics engineering and manufacturing during a two-day conference at UW–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison reaches out to help businesses, stronger economy
UW-Madison is in the first year of a new initiative to help businesses and, in the process, contribute to a stronger state economy. Read More
Tobacco Quit Line saves state $16 million in health-care costs
The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has helped more than 6,000 smokers to quit, saving Wisconsin citizens approximately $16 million dollars in health-care costs during three years of operation. Read More
Lakeshore Path improvements underway
The project, which began May 3, will improve safety, maintain accessibility, and prevent flooding and erosion. Read More
Two faculty win Shaw Scientist awards
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has honored two UW–Madison scientists with the Foundation's 2004 Shaw Scientist Award. Read More
Study examines future of species extinction, conservation
Extinction doesn't just affect the species that disappears -- it alters entire communities, changing both how the community as a whole and the individual species within it will respond to environmental degradation, according to results published in the May 13 issue of Nature. Read More
Pre-conference will explore ‘converging technologies’
The Office of Education Outreach at UW–Madison is convening a pre-conference to the 20th Annual Distance Teaching and Learning Conference on Aug. 2-3 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. Read More
Smokers welcome help in quitting when offered at clinic visits
According to a study just published in Preventive Medicine, 68 percent of smokers who were offered free smoking-cessation treatment during their regular clinic visits took advantage of the invitation. Read More
Opening ceremony slated for botany garden
The first spade of earth for the planting of the new Botanical Garden at tUW-Madison will be turned at a 10 a.m. opening ceremony on Friday, May 14. Read More
First graduates boon to Wisconsin biotechnology
Two years ago, 10 students working as scientists, business managers and lawyers came together with a single goal: to become leaders in this state's burgeoning biotechnology industry. On Saturday, May 15, they will graduate as the first alumni of the master of science in biotechnology program at UW–Madison. Read More
Music Hall hosts ‘Horrible Hiccups’
A benefit for Bernie's Place Child Care center will bring Ken Lonnquist to Music Hall on Sunday, May 23, at 1:30 p.m. for a musical story about friendship and good nutrition. Read More
Furniture artist to help celebrate Wisconsin’s forestry heritage
Fusing cutting-edge technology with undervalued wood from the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, art professor Tom Loeser, his students and two colleagues have created art objects and furniture to celebrate 100 years of sustainable forestry in Wisconsin. Read More