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More space sorely needed for Elvehjem
In a dark back room in the nether regions of the Elvehjem Museum of Art, a painting waits patiently for its chance to be seen by the public. The painting isn't alone in its obscurity; Elvehjem director Russell Panczenko says approximately 95 percent of the permanent collection is in exile right now. Read More
Survey: Outreach is major part of faculty life
A high percentage of university faculty participate in outreach activities and believe their efforts improve their teaching and research, according to a recently released survey. Read More
Language classes offered for business professionals
A continuing set of introductory-level language and culture courses designed to help business professionals communicate with their international counterparts will be held on the UW–Madison campus Jan. 24-March 22. Read More
Elvehjem exhibit examines wide range of YorÂbá beadwork
The Elvehjem Museum of Art's new exhibition, "Beads, Body and Soul: Art and Light in the YorÂbá Universe," demonstrates why the YorÂbá have become renowned throughout the world as bead artists. Read More
Calendar briefs
Cellist’s concert sold out A genuine classical superstar, cellist Yo-Yo Ma is at the top of his profession. On Thursday, Jan. Read More
UW Arts Institute to expand Wisconsin Film Festival offerings
The Arts Institute will present the second annual Wisconsin Film Festival, March 30-April 2. This year, the festival will expand to include the Orpheum Theatre and Madison Art Center downtown. Festival programming will focus on independent film and Wisconsin filmmakers as well as showcase world cinema and experimental film. Read More
For the Record
Policies and procedures University Lectures Committee The University Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for… Read More
Events Bulletin
Learning Music Classes More than a dozen continuing education music classes are offered this semester. Class topics, starting dates:… Read More
Staff secretary has lifelong ties to the university
Colleen McCabe has come home again, to UW–Madison, and she now occupies one of the top leadership positions among the largest contingent of university employees. 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
Newsmakers
(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the… Read More
News in Brief
LEADERSHIP Take our seats, please Workers began reinstalling Wisconsin Union Theater seats in the first complete renovation of seating since… Read More
Rose Bowl benefits accrue across campus
UW-Madison's three Rose Bowl appearances in the past 6 years have boosted the university's overall reputation, helped attract private support and recruit more top-notch students. Read More
Recent Sightings
Turk: Salt of the Earth In a tribute to retiring university gardener Myron Turk, someone outfitted the statue of William Hoard on… Read More
Capitol Capsules
Auditing bill advances A measure (AB 432) that would allow free auditing of UW System and technical college system courses by… Read More
King of speakers: ‘I Have a Dream’ was best of century
The mastery and magic of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech earned it top honors in a recent list of the top 100 American speeches of the 20th century as compiled by researchers at UW–Madison and Texas A&M University. Read More
Study: Settlement transformed Wisconsin’s northwest sand country
A study of vegetation changes in Wisconsin's northwest sand country reveals a dramatic decline in pine barrens, pines and open habitats, and an increase in oak and aspen forests over the past 140 years. Read More
New for 2000: Parallel Press releases ‘Luck’
'Luck' by Marilyn Annucci is the first chapbook published in 2000 from the Parallel Press, an imprint of the UW–Madison General Library System. Read More