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Oxygen: UW symposium builds on play by noted chemists
In the world around us, oxygen is a powerful player, aggressively making and destroying other substances. Eager to acquire electrons, oxygen can slowly create rust or suddenly explode into flame. Within our bodies, it supplies life-giving energy - but also makes death-dealing changes. Read More
Rare texts reveal the history of oxygen’s discovery
In conjunction with the University Theatre production of the drama, Oxygen, and the presentation of a public chemistry symposium on oxygen in spring 2003, the UW–Madison library collections will display some rare chemistry books. The exhibit will run from Feb. 17 through April 30 in the Department of Special Collections, 976 Memorial Library, 728 State St. Read More
Peace Corps honors UW–Madison leadership
UW-Madison's historic commitment to the United States Peace Corps will be honored during a campus celebration of "Wisconsin Peace Corps Day" Friday, Feb. 28. Read More
School of Nursing expanding to La Crosse
The School of Nursing will offer a baccalaureate-nursing program and degree to students at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, one of the state's largest health-care networks. Read More
Interdisciplinary dimension new to UW transportation program
Relieving the growing congestion on interstate highways and city streets will require more than simply building additional roads. Engineering is part of the solution, but economic, political, social and environmental considerations also determine what can and should be done. That's the concept behind a new interdisciplinary graduate-level certificate program offered by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison. Read More
Transportation coordinator doubly big wheel
As Transportation Demand Management program coordinator, Renee Callaway has to come up with alternatives to driving -- and then convince the campus community to use them. Read More
Events Bulletin
Wisconsin Union Mini Course RegistrationRegister for classes on dance, pottery, investing, yoga, knitting and everything in between. Literature tables, main lobby, Memorial Union,… Read More
For the Record
Teaching Academy 2003 The Teaching Academy announces the fourth Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning, a four-day experience in faculty development and… Read More
Announcements
Student Personnel Association Outstanding Achievement Awards In appreciation for and recognition of student services professionals, the Student Personnel Association is accepting nominations for… Read More
Milestones
Romnes Early-Career Awards Four professors received the 2003 Romnes Fellowships, a program that helps younger faculty members further establish their scholarly careers. The… Read More
Symposium showcases student ecological research
Current research by graduate students is the focus of the UW–Madison Ecology Group's annual spring symposium, to be held March 6 and 7. The event is free and open to the public. Read More
UW-Madison consolidates orientation programs
UW-Madison will merge two student orientation offices into a single unit in a reorganization plan announced by Paul Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs. Read More
Wisconsin recognizes athletic pioneers
Every institution of higher learning has a hidden history regarding the involvement of African Americans on their intercollegiate sports teams. UW–Madison has made an effort to retrieve this illustrious history of Wisconsin's path-breaking black players through the efforts of Gregory Bond, a Ph.D. researcher in American history at UW–Madison. Bond's research, 1900-1970, is being showcased in a new feature on the Web site at uwbadgers.com called "Celebrate UW's Black History." Read More
Latest research finds real-world applications
New device stops table saw kickback; Measuring the sickness factor of colds; Toning the tongue Read More
Dancers from 22 colleges to compete
More than 400 students from 22 colleges and universities throughout the Midwest, along with 50 students from Taiwan, will converge on campus March 13-16 when the Dance Program hosts the American College Dance Festival Association Great Lakes Regional Festival. Read More
Rap artist, activist Chuck D to speak
Chuck D, rap and hip-hop artist and social activist, will be the next Distinguished Lecture Series speaker at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, in the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
Swiss violinist leads students in ‘Four Seasons’
Stefan Muhmenthaler, concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne, leads Philomusica, a string ensemble at the School of Music, in a complete performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in Mills Hall. Admission is free. Read More
Brass quintet samples music from five centuries
The Guest Artist Series presents the Chestnut Brass Company at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in Mills Hall. Read More
Classified staff contracts still in limbo
Despite promises from Gov. Jim Doyle to fund the new classified staff contracts negotiated by the state and union leaders last year, the pay raises have yet to gain legislative approval. Read More
Wisconsin Union unveils new logo
Long associated with the Wisconsin Union, the familiar sunburst design of the colorful metal chairs that adorn the Memorial Union Terrace is now part of the organization's official logo. Read More