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Coming up on the Big Ten Network

December 10, 2009

Following is a look at the UW–Madison-related programming scheduled for the next several weeks on the Big Ten Network.

Monday, Dec. 14

  • 9 a.m. “Wisconsin Reflections”: “Wisconsin Reflections” is an interview show featuring prominent UW–Madison alumni and friends. Athletic director and former football coach Barry Alvarez is interviewed.
  • 3 p.m. “Office Hours”: Political science professor Ken Goldstein hosts. Political science professors and international relations experts Jon Pevehouse and Andrew Kydd discuss the United States’ new direction in Afghanistan, foreign policy and developments in Iran.
  • 3:30 p.m. “Wisconsin Reflections”: Alumna Suzy Favor Hamilton, Olympic runner and former three-time Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year is featured.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

  • 1 a.m. “Office Hours”: University Health Services executive director Sarah Van Orman and pathobiological sciences professor Chris Olsen discuss the truths and myths of H1N1.
  • 1:30 a.m. “The Wisconsin Idea”: Magazine style special features programs at UW– Madison that highlight the Wisconsin Idea.

Monday, Dec. 21

  • 9 a.m. “Wisconsin Reflections”: CBS News senior political correspondent and alumnus Jeff Greenfield is interviewed.
  • 3 p.m. “Office Hours”: Adam Gamoran, professor of sociology and educational policy studies, discusses the current state of education.
  • 3:30 p.m. “100 Years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’”: Half-hour documentary covers the history, lore and meaning of UW–Madison’s fight song.

Tuesday, Dec. 22

  • 1 a.m. “Office Hours”: Features a discussion of AIDS research on campus and new breakthroughs around the world.
  • 1:30 a.m. “Wisconsin Reflections”: Features acclaimed jazz pianist and Wisconsin resident Ben Sidran.

Monday, Dec. 28

  • 9 a.m. “100 Years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’”
  • 9:30 a.m. “Office Hours”: University Health Services executive director Sarah Van Orman and pathobiological sciences professor Chris Olsen discuss the truths and myths behind H1N1.
  • 3 p.m. “Office Hours”: Professor Caroline Levine discusses the role of the arts in democracy.
  • 3:30 p.m. “100 Years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’”

Tuesday, Dec. 29

  • 1 a.m. “Wisconsin Reflections”: Richard Davis, professor of bass, is interviewed.