Khmer dance and music
An evening of Khmer Dance and Music by the Bayon Prapeyney Company will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19, in the H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. Free tickets are available at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, 207 Ingraham Hall. Read More
UW-Madison, Marshfield to study epilepsy
How does childhood epilepsy affect brain growth, intellectual development and psychological health? Two major Wisconsin research centers will begin recruiting children in late summer for a research project designed to shed light on this largely unanswered question. Read More
Affordable family housing conference set
This year's Wisconsin housing conference will ask the question "Affordable Single Family Housing: Progress or Pipe Dream?" It will be held Wednesday-Thursday, May 21-22, at the Fluno Center for Executive Education. Read More
Clot-busting UW doctor helps avert damage from strokes
A ringing phone in the middle of the night tells Dr. Beverly Aagaard that someone's brain is starting to die. Chances are good that, within minutes, she'll be at UW Hospital prepared to snake a small catheter into the deep blood vessels of that brain. Read More
Events Bulletin
Teaching and Learning Symposium “Bridging the Gaps: Making Connections in “Big’ Classes” is the theme of the 2003 Annual Teaching and Learning… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Seventeen faculty have been appointed to named professorships following approval during the 2002-03 academic year by the UW System Board of… Read More
UW-Madison selects Center for Humanities director
Susanne Lindgren Wofford, professor of English at UW–Madison, will direct the Center for Humanities beginning July 1. Read More
Study finds economic benefits of early education
For more than 18 years, Arthur Reynolds has studied the long-term benefits of an early childhood educational program. While his previous papers have documented the positive effects of the particular program on children's behavior and well-being, the latest documents its positive effects on the economy. Read More
WAA celebrates international student graduation
To commemorate the graduation and achievements of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's international students, the Wisconsin Alumni Association will host the annual International Student Graduation Celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, in the Alumni Lounge at the Pyle Center. Read More
Day on Campus set for May 9
On May 9, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will host Day on Campus, the annual educational event that opens today's UW classes to alumni. Read More
Leadership forum set
The Leadership Institute is holding an information session from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at 220 Ingraham Hall. Read More
Faculty to examine international literary figures
The International Institute and Canterbury Booksellers is presenting a series on international literary figures during May. Read More
Elvehjem demonstration to explore Kabuki theater
David Furumoto, assistant professor of theatre and drama, will demonstrate various kabuki acting styles at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 8, in L140 Elvehjem. Read More
A steady voice, a love of the stage and 5,000 lines
Life consists of many moments. One of the biggest is college graduation. During this month's commencement ceremonies, UW–Madison students will walk across the stage at the Kohl Center, shake hands with a dean and hear their names echoing throughout the arena. But who are the voices behind each of those approximately 5,000 special moments that occur in five commencement ceremonies spread out over three days? Read More
No SARS cases here
Despite recent publicity regarding the worldwide outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, there have been no suspected or confirmed cases in Madison and relatively few in the United States. Read More
Series on racial issues offered in late May
The Madison Wisconsin Institutes for the Healing of Racism Inc. is running an eight-week series on racial issues beginning on subsequent dates of May 24, 26, 27, 28 and 29, and June 2 at various locations. No fees are involved. For information, call Richard Davis, 255-6666. Read More
Sackman joins UHS
Dwayne Sackman has joined University Health Services as director of administrative services. Read More
Baumann to lead Society of Behavioral Medicine
Linda Baumann, School of Nursing, is the new president of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Read More
UW-Extension to aid uninsured
UW-Madison has received a $900,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help Wisconsin families enroll for health-care coverage through Medicaid and BadgerCare. Read More