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University leads national anti-sweatshop effort
UW-Madison is playing a key role in national initiatives aimed at ending the use of sweatshop labor.
New book prize honors retiring UW Press editor
The University of Wisconsin Press has established the Elizabeth Steinberg Prize for Excellence in Publishing, honoring Steinberg's retirement as chief editor and assistant director after a 39-year career.
Prof reveals truth about cherry tree story: It’s a lie
You may have used the story of George Washington and the cherry tree to teach your children the virtue of honesty. While a sterling example of personal integrity, the incident is a complete fabrication, concocted in 1806 by Parson Weems for a fictional account of Washington's life, according to Stephen Lucas, professor of communication arts and author of 'The Quotable George Washington' (1999: Madison House).
Chadbourne to get new faculty director
Mary Layoun, professor of comparative literature, has been named faculty director of Chadbourne Residential College, a university undergraduate learning community.
Microsoft official to dedicate computer graphics lab
Microsoft's University Relations Manager John Spencer will dedicate the art department's new Computer Graphics and Visualization Learning Laboratory on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Spencer will be joined in the dedication by members of the UW Foundation and the School of Education, which houses the Art Department.
Chancellor Ward outlines new sweatshop initiatives
Chancellor David Ward said Wednesday evening that the university will withdraw from the Fair Labor Association, a group set up to help monitor manufacturers of university-licensed merchandise. He also said that he will continue his talks with other university leaders to consider collectively joining the Worker Rights Consortium under mutually acceptable terms.
More than 300 UW licensees disclose factory locations
More than 300 licensed manufacturers of UW–Madison merchandise have disclosed their factory locations in the month since new anti-sweatshop guidelines were implemented, university officials report.
University featured in leading publications
A new series of print advertisements about the university are beginning to appear in a variety of leading magazines and business newspapers, as part of the university's integrated marketing communications program.
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Calendar briefs
Tuba player to perform As part of the School of Music Guest Artist Series, Patrick Sheridan, tuba, will perform with Martha…
Pigment power: Carrots join fight against cancer
Have you ever seen a purple carrot? How about white, yellow, or red? Recent research suggests that pigments in these colorful carrots, which taste just like regular carrots, may help prevent heart disease and cancer, and reduce cholesterol.
Elsewhere
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Opera singer Estes plans recital
Opera star Simon Estes has scheduled a Wisconsin Union Theater recital Friday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m., to perform the Madison premiere of Wisconsin-born composer Lee Hoiby's 'I Have a Dream.'
Events Bulletin
Learning Music Classes More than a dozen continuing education music classes are offered this semester. Class topics, starting dates:…
For the Record
Grants and fellowships International Research and Exchanges Board Administers academic exchange programs for U.S. scholars traveling to Central and Eastern Europe,…
Beating those midwinter blues: Hoofers hit the ice
Hoofers Club members and other Madisonians beat the midwinter blues at the Hoofer Winter Carnival Feb. 5 on the Lake Mendota ice off Memorial Union Terrace.
UW renews public-private fund drive
Continued funding for the Madison Initiative will help provide students an outstanding education and keep Wisconsin competitive in the global economy, university officials say.
Initiative brings early benefits to campus
While the university outlines plans for the next phase of the Madison Initiative, the original investment has already taken shape across campus in a diverse range of projects.
Milestones
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