The Wisconsin Week Wire — August 30, 2006
Top News
Economist warns of dangers of federal budget deficits
A “painful period of world economic adjustment appears inevitable” unless the White House and Congress can develop a workable plan to ease federal budget deficits, according to an article co-authored by a UW–Madison economist in the current edition of The International Economy.
UW–Madison urges students to take safety precautions
While many students were away from Madison for summer break, the city has experienced a series of violent late-night attacks and robberies. As a result, officials from the Offices of the Dean of Students and the UW Police Department urge all new and returning students to pay heightened attention to their own personal safety.
On Campus
Events calendar
Wisconsin Welcome expands, enhances focus
Wisconsin Welcome, UW–Madison’s start-of-semester orientation program, is refining its focus and expanding deeper into the academic year than ever before.
Senior to address first-year students
For the first time, a fellow student has been selected to deliver the keynote speech of the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students.
Milestones
Top kinesiology award goes to UW–Madison professor
William P. Morgan, a professor emeritus of kinesiology and renowned sports psychologist, is the newest recipient of the Hetherington Award.
Social Science building to be renamed for scholar, administrator Sewell
The achievements and dedication of William H. Sewell will be commemorated on Friday, Sept. 15, as the Social Science Building is renamed in honor of the late sociology scholar and former chancellor.
Community
City installs 10-hour parking meters
The City of Madison Department of Transportation has installed 10-hour parking meters on Langdon Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Henry Street. The cost will be 50 cents an hour, compared to $1.25 per hour for all other downtown area meters. Anyone can park for 10 hours instead of the 15 minutes to two hours available at other meters. The meters will be enforced from 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.