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South African grassroots heroes to perform music of apartheid
Mbaqanga, the homemade "dumpling" music of South African townships under apartheid, will take the stage at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Princeton professor to address ‘Private Life of Louis XV’
Robert Darnton, professor of history at Princeton University, will discuss "Mlle. Bonafon and the Private Life of Louis XV: What the Butler Saw and What the Public Read in 18th Century France" as the first of the Center for the Humanities' Humanities Without Borders lectures. The talk will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Music Hall.
Book talks will feature international subjects
The International Institute and Borders Books is sponsoring "The World Beyond Our Borders," a book series initiated last January. This series will again feature UW–Madison faculty discussing their recent books on a variety of international subjects. The talks begin at 7 p.m. at Borders West, 3750 University Ave.
Learn over lunch at University Club series
Five Medical School faculty members will be featured in a luncheon series offered by the University Club beginning in October. Called "A Dose of Medicine," the talks will highlight pressing medical problems of our times.
Half-day symposium honors the late Gregory MacEwen
In remembrance of E. Gregory MacEwen, who served as head of the oncology section of the School of Veterinary Medicine until his untimely death in May 2001, colleagues have organized a special half-day symposium for Friday, Sept. 26, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
WISCAPE forums examine national education issues
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education offers two forums that will prompt thoughtful discussion on issues facing campuses across the country.
Emeritus lectures resume
The 10th annual "Eloquence and Eminence: Emeritus Faculty Lectures" will begin Sunday, Sept. 14, with a free lecture, "The Great Violin Mystery: Can Physics Help Solve It?" by Jack Fry, professor emeritus of physics.
Faster appointed editor of Wisconsin Week
Karen Faster has joined University Communications as editor of Wisconsin Week.
Wisconsin Union Theater director search resumes
Following the receipt of initial recommendations from a Wisconsin Union Theater self-study group, the search for a new theater director has resumed. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Almanac
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Campus, city work together to keep house parties safe
University officials, in cooperation with the Madison Police Department, are stepping up efforts to educate students about how to keep campus-area house parties safe and under control.
University to cover future SEVIS costs
The university will absorb the future costs of operating and maintaining its Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
Roundtable luncheons kick off
The fall UW–Madison Roundtable luncheon series gets under way Wednesday, Oct. 8, with remarks from Dean of Students Luoluo Hong.
Member of Congress to address science education
Vernon J. Ehlers, one of only two scientists in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be on campus Friday, Sept. 26, to speak about science education.
Researchers to collaborate on biodefense
UW-Madison is part of a collaboration of 11 Midwestern institutions selected as one of the new Centers of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research.
School offers special-edition calendar
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the School of Veterinary Medicine is offering a special-edition 2004 calendar. The calendar will feature full-color images of large and small animals accompanied by faculty, staff, students and clients at the School.
Ironman update: Campus competitors make valiant efforts
The Aug. 27 issue of Wisconsin Week introduced two UW–Madison employees who were training for the Wisconsin Ironman Triathalon, held last Sunday in the Madison area.
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