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Elsewhere
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Events Bulletin
Learning Class computer training The Student Peer Training program offers free computer training for registered UW–Madison students. SPT also…
For the record
Policies and procedures Pesticide Use Policy In accordance with the university’s storm-water permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to…
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…
News in brief
COMMUNITY Scalia speaks at Law School Using a combination of earnest rhetoric and humor, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia…
Photo portfolio: UW Day
UW-Madison was a major presence at the recent "UW Day" at Monona Terrace Convention Center, where an estimated 2,000 guests celebrated the UW System and the contributions it makes to the state as an economic, educational and cultural resource.
Where math and music share common denominator
Could it be that the same analytical tools mathematicians use to negotiate algebraic problems can help musicians enhance their own and audiences' understanding of the abstract concepts embedded in Bach? According to Christopher Taylor, internationally renowned concert pianist, sometime mathematician and newly appointed assistant professor of piano performance, rigorous intellectual analysis is the heart of both disciplines.
Jeff Langer: From fighter cockpit to campus podium
You're high in the wild blue yonder, going about your business of learning to fly a military jet, when suddenly you goof up. At that precarious moment, what kind of instructor would you rather have in the seat behind you -- a "screamer" who makes your helmet ring, or someone who can coolly talk you through it?
Recent sightings
Bucky behind bars? No, it’s just another in our series of views of that Gothic palace, the University Club, where…
TALS prepares graduate students for faculty role
Teaching and Learning Scholarship, a new certificate program at UW–Madison, is a campuswide interdisciplinary program that's on a mission: to strengthen the preparation of graduate students for the dramatically changing academic workplace of the 21st century. And it does that by enriching their capacity to be effective teachers and faculty members.
UW students to present dance and video works
Original choreography and multimedia works by University dance students will be featured in the upcoming Spring Student Concert sponsored by the Dance Program.
Wisconsin astronomers acquire Kitt Peak telescope
Working through the WIYN consortium, astronomers from UW–Madison and three other UW System schools - UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Whitewater - have entered into an agreement with the National Optical Astronomical Observatories to acquire and operate a 0.9-meter telescope atop Kitt Peak, Ariz.
Exhibition illustrates history of human ecology
Rima Apple, professor human ecology, is coordinator of "'Brides' Course' or Professional Training," an exhibition of archival photos and historic artifacts tracing the School of Human Ecology's inception and development. The exhibition opens March 19 in the UW–Madison Gallery of Design.
Scientists explore connections to visual art
"Art/Science: Exploring the Connections," an exhibit featuring photography of Russia by university scientists James Will and Vicktoria Danilova, runs through June 12 at Promega Corp., a biopharmaceutical and technology company, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg.
Nobel laureate to speak
GŸnter Blobel won a Nobel Prize for his pioneering research on the inner workings of the cell, but when he visits the university this month, he'll discuss another of his passions -- restoring the historic German city of Dresden.
Hospital union ratifies new contract
Members of the union representing support staff and certain health technology workers have voted to approve a contract agreement with UW Hospital and Clinics.
Summer WUD coordinators needed
Now is the time for students to apply for one of five volunteer positions as a summer coordinator for the Wisconsin Union Directorate.
Wisconsin Film Festival adds to schedule
The 2001 Wisconsin Film Festival has added to its program March 29-April 1, just in time for advance single ticket sale sales that began today, March 16.
Updated guide to children’s books is available
"CCBC Choices 2001," which describes 228 of the best books for children and young adults published in the last year, is available from the School of Education's Cooperative Children's Book Center.
New center to focus on French studies
The study of French in the arts, education, business, science, technology and literature will advance with the establishment of the Center for Interdisciplinary French Studies on the campus.