Student dancers showcase work in three April concerts
How are emotional struggles and feelings of intimacy and passion expressed through movement? These issues are explored by emerging student choreographers in the Dance Program's Spring Student Concert in April. Three performances, 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12, will be held in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space at Lathrop Hall.
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UW Jazz Big Band at Luther’s
Enjoy music, fun and dancing 9 p.m.- midnight, Thursday, April 10, with the UW Jazz Big Band at Luther's Blues, 1401 University Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m., followed by free dance lessons at 9:30 p.m. and the band at 10 p.m.
Spring football game Saturday
The Badger Kids Fair will precede the 1 p.m. start of the annual spring football game Saturday, April 12, in Camp Randall Stadium.
Partners in Giving raises $2.6 million for charities
Good news may seem scarce lately, but here's some: State, UW–Madison, and UW Hospital and Clinics employees in Dane County reached into their pockets to pledge nearly $2.6 million for charitable causes during the recently completed Partners in Giving campaign.
Retired professor recalls WWII bombing missions
Robert Grilley, UW–Madison art professor emeritus and former Air Force navigator, recounts his experiences in his forthcoming memoir "Return from Berlin: The Eye of a Navigator," published by the University of Wisconsin Press.
Symposium to focus on ethical issues in biotechnology
Ethical issues in biotechnology are the focus of the second annual International Bioethics Forum in Madison Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. Focusing on medical research and applications, the theme for this year's conference is 'Who Decides?'
UW researchers find second anthrax toxin receptor
Building on their 2001 discovery of a cellular doorway used by anthrax toxin to enter cells, University of Wisconsin Medical School researchers have found a second anthrax toxin doorway, or receptor. The finding could offer new clues to preventing the toxin's entrance into cells.
Video on indigenous Mexico
Indigenous cultures and traditions in southern Mexico are explored in "Video Native Mexico" 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, in 19 Ingraham Hall.
Two nominated for System teaching recognition
In addition to the Distinguished Teaching Awards presented by UW–Madison each year, the UW System also recognizes classroom excellence by way of its Alliant Energy Underkofler Teaching Awards. This year, David L. Nelson, professor of biochemistry, and Michael J. Smith, Robert Ratner Professor of Industrial Engineering, are candidates from the Madison campus.
UW honors alumni in journalism, communication
Two distinguished journalists, a distinguished-journalist-turned-mayor and a young public-relations executive will receive awards for professional distinction from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UW–Madison during a banquet on Friday, April 4.
U.S. News ranks graduate programs
UW-Madison earned several high rankings in the 2003 rating of graduate programs scheduled for release Friday, April 4, by U.S. News and World Report.
Adult breathing problems may have childhood cause
According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 18 million Americans stop breathing for 10 seconds or more during the night. Sensors in the blood, known as carotid body chemoreceptors, react to the lack of oxygen by rousing the body to breathe. But what happens if the sensors stop working?
Eight win academic staff awards
For their outstanding work in leadership, public service, research and teaching, eight university professionals have been honored with the 2003 Academic Staff Excellence Awards.
Classified staff honored for going above and beyond
This year's recipients of Classified Employee Recognition Awards all go the extra mile in their jobs to make UW–Madison a better place.
UW-Madison honors eight faculty for outstanding teaching
A person could dine out for a good month armed with the rich stock of stories to be found in the University of Wisconsin–Madison 2003 Distinguished Teaching Awards.
Internationally known dancer to speak
Mary Anthony, long recognized in the modern dance movement as an exceptional dancer and choreographer, will speak on "My Life in Modern Dance" at the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries annual lecture at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, in the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave.
UW-Madison students bring innovative product to market
Osman Ozcanli, a senior engineering student at UW–Madison, has brought to market OZ Pack binders - accessories designed for students who wish to carry their books in something other than a bulky backpack.
Psychological needs of kids during tragedy
In a booklet that could have been written in direct response to the current world situation, a UW–Madison professor advises parents and caregivers about the psychological needs of their children during times of tragedy.
Dean reopens her wounds to help others heal
In Luoluo Hong, dean of students at UW–Madison, the observer finds not only a survivor of sexual assault, but also someone who has managed to turn trauma into a useful, and perhaps even inspiring, experience.