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Curti Lectures to examine apocalypse in American culture
Emeritus history professor Paul Boyer will deliver this year's UW–Madison Merle Curti Lecture, the signature lecture event for the department of history. Read More
Fischer named student financial services director
Susan Fischer has been named director of the UW–Madison Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS). The former associate director of the office will focus on expanding financial aid for undergraduate students to improve access to the university. Read More
Writer’s Choice
Film offers lessons in effective resistance Smack in the middle of World War II, a group of German college students took it upon… Read More
For the Record
Call for proposals for DoIT technology support The Division of Information Technology is offering Engage “Adaptation” Awards. These awards will provide $800 and… Read More
Milestones
Honored David Mladenoff, professor in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management, was awarded a Beers-Bascom professorship. The appointment lasts five years with… Read More
Police arrest more than 400 during Halloween weekend
Despite an extensive planning effort, police were again forced to use pepper spray Sunday morning to disperse a crowd of rowdy Halloween revelers. Mayor Dave Cieslewicz suggested that additional community input was needed on whether the event could be safely staged again in the future. Read More
Educator explores new ways to teach mathematics
A free, public address by Uri Treisman, professor of mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin, will highlight the School of Education’s celebration of American Education Week, Nov. 13-19. Read More
Berquam, UWPD encourage moped safety
As the weather begins to get colder, days get shorter and streets become slippery with leaves, UW–Madison officials are encouraging scooter riders to slow down and pay special attention to safety. Read More
Recent sightings
The seasons march on With a crunch and rustle, fallen leaves cover the ground as people stroll along a walkway… Read More
WYSO Steenbock Fall Concerts pay tribute to area music teachers
Orchestras and ensembles of the School of Music’s Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s (WYSO) will combine forces to honor school music teachers at the WYSO 2005 Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concert series on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13. Read More
WUD Film Committee plans special event film
“Wis-Kino Fall Kabaret” is an international film movement that invites innovative people everywhere to make short films with limited budgets and time. The Kabaret is its autumn showcase and will include a selection of international Kino shorts. Organized by students on the Wisconsin Union Directorate Film Committee, the free event will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, in the On Wisconsin Room at the Red Gym. Read More
University unveils master plan
University officials are detailing a master plan that will guide development of the UW–Madison campus for the next 20 years. Read More
Berquam makes a big place seem smaller
Lori Berquam has served as interim dean of students since July 1, working on issues as varied as the university’s response to students in crisis, the Madison Halloween celebration and parental involvement in cases of dangerous drinking by students. Berquam sat down with John Lucas of University Communications to talk about student affairs, serving as an “interim”and her goals for the remainder of the academic year. Part of the conversation follows. Read More
Communicator finds global connections through music
Paul Baker, senior university relations specialist for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, hosts the “Caravan”music program at WSUM, 91.7 FM, UW–Madison’s student radio station. Read More
New York guest artists showcase work in fall faculty dance concert
Works by two New York-based guest artists — internationally renowned choreographer Bill Evans and Limón dancer/teacher Nina Watt — along with faculty artists Claudia Melrose and Jin-Wen Yu will be showcased in the fall faculty concert produced by the Dance Program. Read More
‘W’ marked the spot at Homecoming 2005
This year’s UW–Madison Homecoming celebration featured a pirate theme and events for alumni and current students. Read More
Employee Matters
Variable Trust Fund Investments and Wisconsin Retirement System Read More
Book Smart
Tony Rajer quite literally grew up in Wisconsin’s museums. “My parents loved driving around the state and seeing the sites. My mother… Read More
Halloween surprise: The Great Galactic Black Widow
Unsuspecting prey be warned! Hiding in the darkest corner of the constellation Circinus is a gigantic black widow spider waiting for its next meal. Read More