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.
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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.
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.
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.
Interior design ranks 14th
A study of 150 U.S. accredited interior design programs has ranked the UW-Madison program 14th.
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.
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.
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 long-stem roses. The Friends of the Libraries and College Library will present the community’s most notable members reading “Madison’s Favorite Love Poems,” 4:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, on the third floor of …
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.
Almanac
Correction A photo caption on page 4 of the Jan. 16 edition of Wisconsin Week incorrectly identified the text in the photo as Urdu. The text is Arabic, which uses the same script as Urdu. Info center takes new name Transportation Services has changed the name of its Visitor Information Place at the Memorial Union. …
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.
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 year, UW-Madison employees who are enrolled in State Group Life may receive an automatic increase in the employee coverage amount. The coverage increase is based on the prior year’s Wisconsin Retirement System earnings rounded …
‘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.
Events Bulletin
LEARNING Bead Embroidery Tuesdays, Feb. 12-March 12, 6-9 p.m. Lowell Center. $85. You learn several bead stitches and create wearable beadwork by the end of class. The instructor encourages and fosters development of personal imagery, with many suggested methods of composition. Slide presentations will inform and inspire. 263-6322. Drawing: Open Studio Thursdays, Jan. 31-March 21, …
Who Knew?
After a long hiatus, “Who Knew?” is back. Wisconsin Week will publish answers to questions of campus interest posed by faculty and staff. We can’t promise to answer all questions submitted, but we’ll try to pick those most likely to be of interest to the largest number of readers. Please send your queries to wisweek@news.wisc.edu. …
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. Med school undertakes population health program Which country spends the most in the world on health-care services – but consistently ranks far from the top on international measures of health and well-being? The answer, of …
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.
Recent sightings
Lord of the Rings? Peter Blanchard traveled from Ohio to join other jugglers participating in the Madison Jugglers Madfest Juggling Festival Jan. 19 at the Field House. The annual event draws participants for three days of free-form juggling, seminars and product demonstrations. Photo: Jeff Miller Two campus women practice techniques of Chimera, a 12-hour self-defense …
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.
Acoustic Africa on stage
Senegalese master musician and Grammy nominee Baaba Maal appears Feb. 9 at Wisconsin Union Theater.