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Scientists find gene that fuels ‘sexual arms race’
Thanks to the lowly fruit fly and a team of scientists at UW–Madison and at Washington University in St. Louis, one genetic circuit that governs sexual dimorphism - the diagnostic differences between the sexes - has been found and characterized. Read More
Blueprint for economic growth in southern Wisconsin
A report released today, Nov. 29, for the Wisconsin Economic Summit in Milwaukee proposes an ambitious agenda for progress in Southern Wisconsin, including creating a new agricultural research park and a high-tech incubator. Read More
University Theatre opens stage to student shows
University Theatre this week debuts "Why We Have A Body" by Claire Chaffee, the first show of UT's Open Stage Season, an annual series of productions directed and produced entirely by students. Read More
Students send safer sex supplies to Kazakhstan
To recognize World AIDS Day this year, student volunteers will assemble condom care packages to be sent to Kazakhstan Thursday, Nov. 30. Read More
WAA presents global achievement award
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will present its first Distinguished Alumni Global Achievement Award this Friday, Dec. 1, to Hung-mao Tien, foreign minister of Taiwan. Read More
SECC: Not too late to donate
The State, UW and UWHC Combined Campaign of Dane County closes Friday, Dec. 1, but so far, only 1,852 - or 13 percent - of UW employees have contributed to the annual charity fund-raising effort. Read More
Dairy store undergoes renovation
No cones or sundaes of lip-smacking Babcock ice cream will be served at the Babcock Hall Dairy Store - steady yourselves now - from sometime in January until July 1. But the Dairy Store will reopen this summer in a spiffy, sparkling-new edition. Read More
WARF inventions rank it among top in nation
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation ranked third among all U.S. colleges and universities with 278 inventions disclosed in 1999, according to a survey conducted by an independent professional organization. Read More
Popular holiday science show takes to the airwaves
The ever-popular holiday lecture of chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri will once again play to a sold-out house this weekend, Dec. 2-3. Read More
Asia conference invites thoughtful dialogue
Michael Penn, associate editor of On Wisconsin magazine, reported on the groundbreaking Asia 2000 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The international gathering aimed to promote closer relationships among Asian friends of UW–Madison and to increase awareness of the vision for the future of the university. Read More
Calendar highlights
Beauty as a relative concept Artist Larry Kirkwood plans conducts a gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in the Porter Butts… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Music Classes for Adults Continuing Studies is offering a wide selection of music courses for adults starting in February. Topics… Read More
For the Record
Policies and procedures Act 11 Information Sessions Employee Compensation and Benefits Services is sponsoring informational sessions on the provisions of Act… 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
NOTABLE Badgers headed to Sun Bowl The university will receive 8,000 tickets for the Sun Bowl scheduled Friday, Dec. 29,… Read More
Alcohol-free events abound around campus on weekends
It's Friday night, and there's plenty to do and see, from sports to music to movies and more. Wisconsin Week photographers Jeff Miller and Stephanie Judge captured a sampling of activities Nov. 17. Read More
Housing staff member draws on her experience to help others
Reaching out is what Jean Fillner does par excellence for University Housing. She coordinates employee recruitment for Housing's custodial and food service operations. Her work is one reason Housing was named last year the best large employer in Dane County because of its minority hiring practices. Read More
Recent Sightings
Check these moves It’s a longstanding spectacle amidst the hubbub of Memorial Union’s first floor: A pair of players quietly… Read More