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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Electronic processes streamline scholarship distribution
The days of students waiting weeks for scholarship checks to be issued, then standing in line to pick them up are drawing to a close in many parts of campus, as a new electronic scholarship program spreads to more and more units. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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.†Read More
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. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff of the Employee Compensation and Benefits Services office. E-mail the office at employee@bussvc.wisc.edu, or call 263-7556 or… Read More
Harris speaker on the cutting edge of fashion, technology
Sandy Black, who teaches at the London College of Fashion and is the author of “Knitwear in Fashion,” will deliver the 2006 Ruth Ketterer Harris Memorial Lecture, presented by the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. Read More
Scientists test allergy and asthma drug in inner-city kids
Scientists are launching a study to evaluate whether the medication Xolair, which is already approved for adolescents and adults, can help to reduce allergy symptoms and asthma attacks in inner-city children. Read More
Milestones
Honored Aaron Brower, a professor and director of the School of Social Work, was selected as one of 10 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates… Read More
International Institute celebrates 10 years as portal to the world
An interview with Gilles Bousquet, who has been dean of International Studies and director of the International Institute since 2002 and is a professor of French. Read More