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‘Trojan Women’ blends Greek, Asian styles
Ancient Greek tragedy blends with the traditional Asian performance styles of kabuki, Noh and Bunraku in the University Theatre's production of Euripides's 'Trojan Women.'
Film festival gets grant
The Wisconsin Film Festival scheduled April 4-7 has received a $10,000 grant from the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Physical activity, quality of life go together in older women
The more physically active a woman over 60 is, the higher the overall quality of her life, a new study says.
Chemist Smith to lead campus genome center
Lloyd Smith, a professor of chemistry and an early pioneer in the field of DNA sequencing, has been named director of the Genome Center of Wisconsin.
Countdown to Commencement starts Nov. 8
December graduates can prepare for commencement and life in the "real world" by attending Countdown to Commencement.
UW to cut spending
The UW System will not be subject to the hiring freeze imposed on other areas of state government to combat the recent economic downturn.
UW gets federal support for ‘Ice Cube’
The university is slated to receive $15 million in federal funding for the first phase of a groundbreaking, Antarctica-based neutrino telescope.
Faculty asks regents to reconsider prof’s dismissal
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution Monday asking the UW System Board of Regents to reconsider its dismissal of John Marder from the UW-Superior faculty.
Advances
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Almanac
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Calendar highlights
Former forest service chief to speak on conservation Michael Dombeck, chief of the U.S. Forest Service during the second term of the Clinton…
Capitol capsules
Capitol capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Commission approves projects The Building Commission…
Employee matters
This column by Employee Compensation and Benefits addresses campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. What is voluntary group accident…
Events bulletin
Learning Advanced Fiction Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. or all day. Lowell Center. Fee: $60 for…
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu…
News in Brief
COMMUNITY SECC campaign continues The “Partners in Giving” campaign, an annual workplace campaign that raises money for local charitable causes, runs through…
Recent sightings
Forecast indicates chance of extra credit Lance Wamsley, right, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences student, uses a computer projector to present…
Forums planned around county
The history and culture of Afghanistan and the surrounding region will be discussed by professors in an upcoming lecture series at Dane County libraries.
Bioterror conference invites questions
Faculty and staff are invited to submit questions in advance of the planned conference on bioterrorism Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Employee ‘work memory’ affects rotation scheduling
Many service and manufacturing industry employers believe that cross-training their employees can help cover during turnover and absenteeism, while at the same time, increase workers' level of interest in their jobs.