Body-mind practitioners to gather
Body-mind exercise methods, conditioning programs and therapeutic techniques to enhance physical expression, internal focus and healing potential will be explored at the Somatic Arts Festival hosted by the Dance Program Thursday-Saturday, March 25-27. Read More
Kutler to lecture on consultant role
Historian and legal scholar Stanley Kutler will explore his experience as a consultant to The History Channel on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at the Sequoya branch of the Madison Public Library, 513 S. Midvale Blvd. Read More
Conference to explore apparel trademark, licensing
Issues concerning the manufacture of university-branded apparel will be discussed at the UW Trademark Licensee Conference on Wednesday-Thursday, March 24-25, at the Pyle Center. Read More
Campus to host speech festival
The Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Speech Festival will take place on campus Friday and Saturday, April 2-3. Read More
Waldrop to be science writer in residence in March
M. Mitchell Waldrop, a prolific science writer and chronicler of the physical sciences, will spend a week on campus as science writer in residence beginning March 22. Read More
Annex in Lot 60 to offer tools, classes to bicyclists
Employees and students who bike to work or class will soon be able to take advantage of the Bike Annex, an on-campus facility that will offer free maintenance classes and an opportunity to work on bikes free of charge by checking out a selection of professional-quality tools. Read More
Library to survey users
A random selection of faculty, staff and students will be will be asked via an e-mail survey this spring to rate campus library services and provide feedback on services, library usage and general satisfaction. Read More
Letters added to virtual archives
Rick J. Frautschi of California discovered and digitized the find of more than 90 letters, and they have been added to the Frautschi Letter Virtual Archive. Read More
Going batty? Call 3-3333 for “pest” control
Doug Thiessen, the campus exterminator and pest control expert, urges bat-spotters to leave the flying creatures alone and to contact professionals trained in handling bats. Read More
Employee Matters
Wisconsin Retirement System Initial Eligibility (Part 2) Read More
Outreach opportunities abound for faculty, staff
For faculty and staff looking for outreach opportunities, the Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning Program offers chances to connect with alumni and state residents. Read More
Music deepens connection for father-son performers
Plenty of both Brahms and Radzynski will be on the program the weekend of March 26 when Vardi performs two concerts of chamber music. Joining him will be his son, Amitai, a renowned clarinetist whose curriculum vitae records appearances with orchestras and ensembles around the world and across the country. Read More
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab regains full accreditation
Capping a six-year effort to correct a series of deficiencies identified in 1998 by a professional accreditation committee, the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) has regained its full accreditation status, according to the chair of the board that oversees the lab. Read More
Undergrads create regional science conference
The tables will turn this weekend when professors sit in the audience and listen to their students present original research findings at the first scientific conference organized specifically for undergraduate and graduate students studying paleontology at Midwestern universities. Read More
UW-Madison launches Global Legal Studies Initiative
The University of Wisconsin Law School and the Office of International Studies and Programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have announced the creation of a Global Legal Studies Initiative. Read More
Wisconsin Film Festival announces line-up, ticket sales
The 2004 Wisconsin Film Festival has announced its full line-up for the April 1-4 event in Madison. Advance ticket sales began today (March 4). Read More
Community Partnerships Office offers free tax help
More than 60 UW–Madison students are participating in an innovative program designed to provide low income, elderly and disabled Madison residents with free state and federal income tax help. Read More
Oral history project explores women in science
A new series of the UW–Madison Oral History Project features both the struggles and the achievements of women in science. Read More
Symposium to explore international law, foreign relations
The interplay between the practice of international law and the conduct of foreign relations will be the topic of a two-day symposium organized by the Wisconsin International Law Journal. Read More