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Engineers squeeze secrets from proteins
Proteins, one of the basic components of living things, are among the most studied molecules in biochemistry. Understanding how proteins form or "fold" from sequenced strings of amino acids has long been one of the grand challenges of biology.
UW-Madison reaffirms commitment to licensing proposal
UW-Madison has reaffirmed its commitment to a proposal by the Workers' Rights Consortium (WRC) and United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) to improve the working conditions of apparel workers around the world.
‘Adventure learning’ provides unique free service to any student group
ALPs, a student organization at UW–Madison, helps other student groups and teams become more unified through hands-on activity such as ice-breakers, workshops, and high and low rope courses.
‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 5–6
May 2006 graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending UW–Madison's "Countdown to Commencement." This one-stop-shop opportunity will take place in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 5; and in Room 240, Union South on Thursday, April 6.
Choosing the world’s best cheese, right here in Madison
Cheese-loving foodies will have a unique opportunity to observe the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison.
Science Expeditions event planned for April 1
Building on the success of past years’ Science Expeditions, UW–Madison is again hosting a day-long event dedicated to sharing science with Wisconsin.
UWPD seeks information on purse thief
The UW Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is suspected of stealing purses from the offices of UW–Madison and UW-Milwaukee employees.
Science magazine news editor named Writer in Residence
Colin J. Norman, news editor for Science magazine, has been named a Science Writer in Residence for this spring.
Online bills and listings improve phone system management
For years, monitoring phone bills and usage at UW–Madison meant leafing through page after page of listings printed in tiny type from mainframe computer files.
Writer’s Choice
In the Arabic world, a “hafla” is a party of championship proportions. Students interested in Middle Eastern belly dancing at UW–Madison are gearing up for an entire weekend of same, featuring some of the Midwest’s most renowned dancers Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1.
Undergraduate Symposium to showcase student achievements
The annual Undergraduate Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate students’ achievements, creativity and service learning from the many schools and colleges of the university.
Nielsen Pond undergoes upgrade
The pond adjacent to Rennebohm Hall is being dredged and upgraded for good reasons, says Gary Brown, director of planning at Facilities Planning and Management.
Students present the world on Intercultural Night
Performers representing nations and cultures from around the world will converge at the Wisconsin Union Theater for the annual UW–Madison Intercultural Night on Thursday, March 23.
Two poets present ‘Lyric Innovations’ at library reading
Brenda Hillman, author of seven books of poetry, will read from her most recent volume, “Pieces of Air in the Epic” (Wesleyan University Press, 2005), on Thursday, March 23.
Noche de Cultura to consider Latina y Americana
Jasmin Cardenas will present her thoughts and experiences about being Latina and American in a one-woman monologue on Friday, March 24. Part of La Mujer Latina Conference, this event also will feature traditional Mexican dances performed by Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Ballet Folklorico.
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Theatre examines life ‘According to Coyote’
The trickster spirit shows up in stories from every culture in the world, according to David Furumoto, the assistant professor of theatre and drama who is directing “According to Coyote.â€
Documentary shows how ‘Smartest Guys in the Room’ blew it so well
“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” chronicles a corporate disaster of legendary dimensions. Insider accounts and corporate audio and video illustrate how Enron executives schemed to get their stock prices to skyrocket, walking away with billions and leaving the employees with nothing. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, in the Fredric March Play Circle Theater at the Memorial Union and is free and open to all. For more information, call 262-1143 or e-mail film@union.wisc.edu.