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  • Program helps credential state child care administrators May 24, 1999 This summer UW-Madison will offer the first in a series of six courses designed to prepare participants to receive a credential as a child care administrator.
  • UW Press debuts spring titles May 21, 1999 New titles from the University of Wisconsin Press this spring include a first-of-its-kind series of gay memoirs, works in Latino Studies and several offerings penned by UW-Madison faculty.
  • Neuroscience integrates research, outreach May 18, 1999 The Neuroscience Training Program, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has built a solid national reputation on its integrated academic approach and strong emphasis on undergraduate education and community outreach.
  • Six faculty get Lilly teaching fellowships May 12, 1999 New or revised courses in speech, religious studies and physical science will be options for UW-Madison students in the coming academic year through the Lilly Teaching Fellows program.
  • Adults overcome challenges of returning to school May 12, 1999 For both of this year's winners of UW-Madison's Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Awards, the path to graduation has included an extra twist: commuting from a long distance to campus.
  • International Studies refines procedures for emergencies May 12, 1999 The Office of International Studies and Programs has issued new guidelines for managing emergencies involving students in study-abroad programs, if and when they occur.
  • Campus libraries plan electronic catalog upgrade May 10, 1999 A new electronic catalog is coming soon to libraries here and on other UW System campuses - overdue and just in the nick of time.
  • Workplace learning conference scheduled in Milwaukee May 10, 1999 The Fourth Annual Workplace Learning Conference, sponsored by the Center on Education and Work at UW-Madison, will draw more than 1,000 people from 42 states and six nations May 16-18 in Milwaukee.
  • Learning to eat, eating to learn May 7, 1999 In the midst of midterms, while most professors fed students exams, Jack Kloppenburg simply fed them.
  • Hilldale recipient creates artistic spectacles April 30, 1999 1999 Hilldale Undergraduate Research Award winner Richard Nelipovich wants people to think of their glasses as "jewelry for the face." The UW-Madison senior in the School of Art is designing eyeglass frames that are innovative, distinctive and at times wildly impractical.
  • Campus libraries plan electronic catalog upgrade April 30, 1999 A new electronic catalog is coming soon to libraries here and on other UW System campuses - overdue and just in the nick of time.
  • Law school partners with Russian university April 28, 1999 The UW Law School is partnering with a Russian university to strengthen international legal education.
  • Virtually Victorian April 27, 1999 Students taking a course called "The Woman Question in Victorian Literature and Culture," taught by English professor Susan Bernstein, have found a "space" outside the classroom, a space that's engaging and informative, a space that makes the classroom a better place to be.
  • UW-Madison picked for black grad student conference April 26, 1999 UW-Madison will host the 12th Annual Black Graduate Student Conference March 29-April 2 next year.
  • Teaching from Twain to Twinkies April 23, 1999 Dale Bauer, professor of English and women's studies, keeps her students tuned in to her Major American Novelists course with innovative approaches like Jeopardy Day and Groundhog Day.
  • Symposium to be held on diversity in law teaching" April 23, 1999 The UW-Madison Law School will host a symposium on Diversity in Law Teaching this weekend, in conjunction with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of William H. Hastie Fellowship Program.
  • Art students create 'Chairs for Chairity' April 21, 1999 Among the 40 artists presenting original chairs for auction at the Madison Art Center's first-ever "Chairs for Chairity" fundraiser Thursday, April 22, will be 21 UW-Madison art students and their instructor, Jim Dietz.
  • WAA 'Day on Campus' May 7 at Monona Terrace April 21, 1999 The Wisconsin Alumni Association's 39th annual "Day on Campus." includes continuing education presentations by six UW-Madison professors, a luncheon, and the opportunity to participate in the last day of the Chancellor's International Convocation.
  • Tech training program for students launched April 21, 1999 The Division of Information Technology plans to train up to 85 undergraduates in a unique program this summer.
  • Alumni University begins accepting enrollees April 20, 1999 The 10th annual Alumni University June 21-25 affords alumni, faculty and staff the opportunity to return to the classroom once more to learn from UW-Madison faculty and emeritus professors.