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Study firms up idea that triceratops used horns in duels with rivals
Because nobody was around to witness their use, the functions of the impressive horns and frill of the familiar dinosaur triceratops have been a matter of speculation.
Keyboardist highlight of Union Theater special event
Buckwheat Zydeco headlines a performance/dance party, scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Memorial Union’s Great Hall.
Guest Artist Series features accomplished alumni
The Guest Artist Series presents soprano Karen Caballero and pianist David Collins at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Mills Hall. Both artists are alumni of the School of Music: Caballero received the Bachelor of Music degree in 2001 before earning a master’s degree and graduate diploma at the New England Conservatory of Music.
Guitar professor featured at School of Music faculty series
The Faculty Concert Series at the School of Music presents guitarist Javier Calderón at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, in Mills Hall. Calderón has chosen works by Bach and Spanish and Latin-American composers for his solo recital.
Wisconsin Union Directorate offers chance to explore Costa Rica
“Exploring Costa Rica: Colors, Creatures and Curiosities with Sandy Mortimer” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Monday–Tuesday, Feb. 23–24, at the…
Souper Bowl raises funds for Habitat for Humanity
The UW–Madison Chapter of Habitat for Humanity would like you to begin your Super Bowl celebrations on Saturday, Jan. 31 — a day before Sunday’s big event for football fans.
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Milestones
Ned Blackhawk, Department of History, was named one of 10 Emerging Scholars by the magazine “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” William Brock, Vilas Research Professor…
Partners in Giving campaign raises nearly $3 million from state, campus
The latest report on the 2008 Partners in Giving campaign shows that state, UW–Madison and UW Hospital and Clinics employees have given $2,922,222 to the charity fundraising effort through their individual contributions and several special events.
UW-Madison ranks sixth in Peace Corps alumni volunteers
For the ninth year in a row, UW–Madison has placed in the top tier of the Peace Corps’ top 25 list of large schools nationwide producing Peace Corps volunteers.
Administrator to help lead state office
Alan Fish, associate vice chancellor for facilities, has been chosen by Gov. Jim Doyle to help lead a new state office established to efficiently move…
UW could be part of 2016 Olympics
If Chicago wins its bid to host the 2016 Olympics, the Madison area and UW–Madison would be the hub of cycling events.
Roundtable unveils spring lineup
Wisconsin jobs, the history of television and the function of sleep will be the topics of a series of University Roundtable luncheon presentations kicking off on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Scholarship effort raises more than $1.39 million for students
In just three months, the UW Credit Union and its members gave more than $1.39 million toward need-based undergraduate scholarships at UW–Madison.