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Moroccan musician Hakmoun to perform
The Wisconsin Union Theater's 2002-2003 Performance Series opens on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. with extraordinary Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun and his six-member band. Read More
UW-Madison works to comply with SEVIS regulations
A campus-wide planning team has been working to bring the university into compliance with a new federal visa monitoring system for international students and visiting international faculty. Read More
Computer scientist and popular author to visit
Stephen Wolfram, regarded as one of the world's most original scientists and a leader in the field of scientific computing, will deliver a free, public talk Monday, Oct. 7, for his latest book, "A New Kind of Science." Sponsored by the university, the event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theatre. Read More
Activist Hayden to speak
Tom Hayden, activist and Irish-affairs commentator, will speak at three campus events Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4. Read More
Military reservation home to rare species
While it serves many miltary uses, Wisconsin's Fort McCoy Military Reservation also provides a sanctuary for rare native plants. Read More
Elvehjem debuts Kaufman print collection
The Elvehjem Museum of Art is staging the first public showing of 30 British and Continental prints from a donation of 115 prints by the Louis and Annette Kaufman Trust. Read More
Novel form of vitamin D shown to grow bone
A novel form of vitamin D has been shown to grow bone in the lab and in experimental animals, a result that holds promise for the estimated 44 million Americans, mostly post-menopausal women, who suffer from or are at risk for the bone-wasting disease osteoporosis. Read More
Ecologists showcase research
Current faculty research will be the focus of the UW–Madison Ecology Group's free public symposium Oct. 3-4. Read More
2002-03 faculty promotions and new appointments
Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Robin Shepard, Life Sciences Communication; Elizabeth Goodwin, Genetics (also Medical… Read More
Donor supports major technology projects
Aided by a major gift from an alumnus and longtime university supporter, UW–Madison will launch a campuswide network technology upgrade and open a first-of-its-kind Internet laboratory, known as the Wisconsin Advanced Internet Laboratory. Read More
Employee Matters
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Recent Sightings
In the fold A talk and demonstration by nationally recognized origami artist Ruthanne Bessman whose work is now on exhibit in… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning 4th Annual Manager/Supervisor Conference: Promoting Effective Workplace Dynamics Wednesday, Oct. 2. 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Pyle Center. Dennis… Read More
Announcements
Academic Staff Needs You The Nominating Committee of the Academic Staff Assembly is calling all academic staff to consider applying their talents to… Read More
He tolls for you
The key to playing a carillon, says Lyle Anderson, is all in selecting the right mix of music. Read More
For the record
Grants and Fellowships Kemper K. Knapp Bequest Committee Call for Proposals The Kemper K. Knapp Bequest Committee is soliciting proposals for… Read More
Political television advertising spending escalates, study finds
More than $300 million has been spent by candidates on television advertising in races for the U.S. House and Senate, as well as in a number of highly competitive, record-spending gubernatorial contests across the nation, according to a new study by a university political scientist. Read More