Gigi cancels as Baaba Maal opener
Ethiopian singer Gigi has postponed her U.S. tour and will not open a show Feb. 9 with Senegalese musician Baaba Maal at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
New Alzheimer’s study to focus on children
As the number of new Alzheimer's cases balloons to a projected 14 million by 2050, the Medical School is establishing the nation's first comprehensive research study of children of people with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Stem cell study sheds light on Down syndrome
Using stem cells as a window to the earliest developmental processes in the human brain, scientists have found that a group of genes critical for brain development is selectively disrupted in Down syndrome. Read More
Visiting artists meld media, dance
Composer Mark Coniglio and choreographer Dawn Stoppiello, recognized innovators in the field of dance and interactive media, will conduct a weeklong workshop for students during a residency at UW–Madison through Feb. 2. Read More
Interior design ranks 14th
A study of 150 U.S. accredited interior design programs has ranked the UW–Madison program 14th. Read More
Res hall to expand international living, learning
University students living in the new International Learning Community this fall will have a chance to live the languages and cultures they are studying. Read More
New Alzheimer’s study to focus on children
As the number of new Alzheimer's cases balloons to a projected 14 million by 2050, the Medical School is establishing the nation's first comprehensive research study of children of people with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Calendar highlights
Poems: Sweeter than wine? This Valentine’s Day, love poems will be sweeter than any glass of champagne, box of chocolates or vase of… Read More
International opportunities to be highlighted
Campus departments in February plan to sponsor events to acquaint students with the breadth of international internship, work, study and travel opportunities available. Read More
Blending two colleges makes biology more popular
The four-year-old biology major, which blends the liberal arts with professional training, has become one of the most popular programs at UW–Madison. Read More
Employee Matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits Services addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. In January of each… Read More
‘Cram the Kohl’ shatters women’s basketball attendance record
The women's basketball team's first sellout game at the Kohl Center proved exciting for players and fans, as well as the volunteers and extra workers needed to pull off the big event. Read More
Events Bulletin
LEARNING Bead Embroidery Tuesdays, Feb. 12-March 12, 6-9 p.m. Lowell Center. $85. You learn several bead stitches… Read More
Director works to maintain Wisconsin Union’s relevance in changing times
If you've recently spotted Mark Guthier wandering around Memorial Union, staring intently at the walls, don't be alarmed. The pressures of his new job haven't gotten to his head. Guthier, who last November succeeded Theodore (Ted) Crabb to become the third director in Wisconsin Union history, has spent hours familiarizing himself with the job, right down to the historical significance of each room, picture and wall covering. Read More
Recent sightings
Lord of the Rings? Peter Blanchard traveled from Ohio to join other jugglers participating in the Madison Jugglers Madfest Juggling Festival… Read More
Research helps farmers grow ‘healthy potatoes’
Bags of 'Healthy Grown' Wisconsin potatoes will begin appearing in select stores this winter. The Healthy Grown brand resulted from a major program to label potatoes grown in an environmentally sensitive way under strict growing standards. Read More
Acoustic Africa on stage
Senegalese master musician and Grammy nominee Baaba Maal appears Feb. 9 at Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More