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Top UN official to speak on globalization
John G. Ruggie, assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, will visit campus to speak on 'Globalization and Global Governance: The Role of the United Nations,' Monday April 23 at 3:30 p.m. in 206 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive. Read More
Intellectual property conference scheduled
A national conference on one of the most litigated and hotly debated topics in America today - intellectual property rights - will be sponsored by the Law School and School of Education May 6-9 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Read More
Associate dean of students finalists to visit campus
Five finalists for the associate dean of students position awill visit with students and others on campus this week, beginning today, April 17, officials say. Read More
Two nominated for UW System teaching recognition
Jake Blanchard, associate professor of engineering physics and Cyrena Pondrom, professor of English and women's studies, have been nominated from UW–Madison for UW System teaching awards. Read More
Afro-Latin musician Santos visits UW–Madison
The traditions and future of Afro-Latin music will be explored through three university-community events with musician John Santos April 26-27. Read More
Shuttle experiment launches to U.S. classrooms
Thousands of elementary and middle school students will try their hand at rocket horticulture later this month when the Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its rendezvous with the International Space Station. Read More
Dalai Lama coming to UW to probe science of emotions
The Dalai Lama's deep interest in scientific knowledge that intersects with the spiritual aspects of Buddhism will bring him May 21-22 to the university, one of the world's foremost centers on emotion research. Read More
Calendar highlights
Chauncey to deliver gay history presentation George Chauncey will deliver the first Mosse Lecture in Gay and Lesbian History at the State Historical… Read More
Employee matters
This new column will address campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu Questions and answers about domestic partner benefits Collective bargaining and… Read More
Events bulletin
Learning Spiritually Centered Leadership Tuesday, May 29, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-8… Read More
For the record
Policies and procedures Pesticide Application The Physical Plant announces the seasonal application of pesticides for campus and Campus Natural Areas. Beginning… Read More
Photo essay: Hoofers away!
Under heavy skies and occasional drizzle this past Sunday, determined Hoofer Sailing Club members guided five Tech and two FJ sailiboats into the 42-degree Lake Mendota water and claimed the honor of being the first members to set sail for the 2001 season. Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
News in Brief
ON CAMPUS Intellectual property conference planned A national conference on one of the most litigated and hotly debated topics in… Read More
Plaques mark campus history
If you've walked around Henry Mall or Bascom Hill lately, you've no doubt noticed a number of new historical markers being planted. The plaques are part of an effort to preserve and promote UW–Madison's rich history to campus visitors. Read More
Profile: Technician acts as courtier to King of Instruments
If someone plopped you down in the lab of Joel Jones, and the first thing you saw was the cabinet full of parts he keeps on hand, you might think Dr. Frankenstein was loose in the labyrinthine bowels of the Mosse Humanities Building. Read More
Recent sightings
Man’s obstinate friend Former student Chris Kaisershot tries to coax his chocolate Lab, Nestle, to give up a soggy tennis… Read More
Parallel Press releases ‘How Dumb the Stars’
Francine Conley, who earned her Ph.D. in French literature and theater at UW–Madison, is the author of the 12th chapbook from the Parallel Press, "How Dumb the Stars." Read More