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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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Recent sightings
Just another night at UW A nighttime view of illuminated rooms at Chadbourne Residential College reveals life through several different…
Showcase registration
There is still time to register for Showcase 2006, scheduled for 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, April 3, in the Memorial Union.
Four faculty receive Romnes Fellowships
Four faculty members have received Romnes Fellowships from a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.
For the Record
Short Course scholarship deadline is April 1 Scholarships worth $70,000 will be awarded to students attending the Farm and Industry Short Course in…
New journals provide outlet for undergraduates to publish research
Unlike graduate students and professionals who have numerous opportunities to publish their research, undergraduates often find their hard work ending up on the desk of a single professor or collecting dust on their bookshelf.
Five Questions With…
Michelle Bright is assistant to the chair of the Department of Sociology. “I’ve called myself a social secretary, yes,” she says. 1.