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‘Flags’ author plans visit
James Bradley, author of the New York Times best-seller "Flags of Our Fathers," will present a free lecture Thursday, Feb. 7. Read More
February highlights international opportunities
As the number of students aspiring to study, work or travel abroad grows each year, the university has many organizations to meet their needs. Read More
Students benefit from technology funding
Students collectively purchased and used millions of dollars of technology services this year, while paying only a fraction of the cost. Read More
Students play vital role in state e-business initiatives
From August through November, five enthusiastic young strategists prepared for weekly project meetings with Rayovac executives, including the company's vice president of information systems and vice president of sales. Read More
Spike Lee cancels Feb. 26 appearance
The next scheduled speaker at the Distinguished Lecture Series, filmmaker Spike Lee, has canceled his February 26 appearance, citing work in progress on a new documentary and teaching obligations at New York University. Read More
Stadium construction zones enforced
Beginning today, Feb. 1, the first phase of the Camp Randall Renovation Project gets under way, meaning parking and traffic changes in the stadium area. Read More
Business professors publish book on cellular manufacturing
Professor Urban WemmerlÅ¡v, director of the Erdman Center for Manufacturing and Technology Management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Business, has co-authored 'Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing' with Nancy Hyer of Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. Read More
Panelists to discuss role of sports
The Center for the Humanities will sponsor a panel discussion featuring one of the nation's foremost critics and commentators on the subject of college sports and culture. Read More
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