Default event names in iCal?

Is it possible in iCal to set default event name per calendar, so that when I put in my work schedule each event is titled "work" without me having to type it in each time?

No (unless you use Automator), however, you could create an additional calendar, one that would represent your work schedule.
You could also use the (32 year old) Copy-Paste feature.
If you really have big schedule, you should consider making an automator workflow which would create events with a default name
Cheers.

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Before we conclude that iCal is broken (which requires an OS reinstall to resolve) lets test in a new user account to see if iCal works there:
1.) Create a new user account on the Mac: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8235.html
2.) Go to Apple > Log Out
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1.) Backup your Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1553
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