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News & Events Archive: 2005 | 2006 | 2007

2005 News & Events

Passing of Eleanor "Hephy" Barschall
December 12, 2005
Eleanor F. "Hephy" Barschall, wife of former Prof. Heinz Barschall, died on December 12, 2005.
For more information, see obituary

Ed Slotten Retires
October 6, 2005: The department held a party to honor Ed Slotten's retirement as Research Program Manager on Thursday, October 6, 2005. We will miss Ed and wish him all the best in his retirement. To view photos from the event, go to the photo album pages.

Welcome Home!"  Alumni Celebration & Chamberlin Hall Dedication
August 12, 2005: Our celebration symposium and banquet was held Friday, August 12 & there was a picnic by the lake on Saturday, August 13, 2005.  Thanks to all those who made the events possible and to all those who attended.

Haeberli (Willy) Fest
June 10, 2005: Professor Willy Haeberli was honored with a symposium, banquet and reception. To view photos from the events, go to the HaeberliFest home page.

Tom Lovell
March 14, 2005: Thomas William Lovell, age 58, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2005, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. For more information, see obituary.