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Sex Out Loud presents ‘Sexual Health Week’
Sex Out Loud, a UW–Madison student organization promoting sexual health education with a positive message, will hold the annual Sexual Health Week, Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. Read More
Canned food sculptures on Library Mall
As part of "Greek Week 2005," members of UW–Madison fraternities and sororities will be building sculptures out of canned food on Library Mall from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 18. Read More
Journalist, author Basbanes headlines Library Friends lecture
Nicholas Basbanes, an award-winning journalist and author, will be the featured speaker at this year's Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries annual lecture. His lecture at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, will be held at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St. Read More
Physicists plan quark conference
Physicists from around the world will gather at Madison's Monona Terrace from Wednesday, April 27-Sunday, May 1, to explore the world of quarks, subatomic particles that represent the frontier of modern particle physics. Read More
Famous graduates honored by Wisconsin Alumni Association
Anthony Shadid, the Washington Post's Islamic affairs correspondent based in the Middle East, will be among the eminent UW–Madison alumni who will return to campus on Friday, May 6, to receive this year's Wisconsin Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards. Read More
Experts to reflect on changing face of environmentalism
Noted scholars will gather on Earth Day (Friday, April 22) at a symposium at UW–Madison to deliberate on emerging environmental challenges in the age of globalization. Read More
International symposium to honor emeritus film professor
Scholars from Denmark, Italy, Hong Kong and the United States will convene at UW–Madison April 21-23 to honor Professor David Bordwell with a special symposium in honor of his retirement. Read More
New ‘rich media’ message created for business community
The Office of Corporate Relations has produced a new "rich media" communication for the business community describing the services of OCR and the resources of UW–Madison. Read More
Utility, street work to affect central campus traffic
Major utility work will disrupt traffic in the heart of the UW–Madison campus for several months beginning in May, as construction crews improve utilities that supply buildings with steam, chilled water and electric power. Read More
Forum to examine next steps for tsunami-ravaged South Asia
A forum on April 18 will draw upon diverse expertise at UW–Madison to discuss the future of countries that were devastated by the December 2004 tsunami in South Asia. Read More
Housing conference to examine Wisconsin’s TIF system
The state's Tax Incremental Finance system and how it helps communities develop is the focus of this year's Wisconsin Housing Conference on Friday, May 13 at the Fluno Center. Read More
New feature on Student Record tab
In the last survey of students using My UW–Madison, the top priority for improving student access to their record was to provide a complete listing of all the courses that have been taken on the UW–Madison campus. This list is now available to students on the portal. Read More
Review of smoking treatment programs to recruit thousands across state
A new groundbreaking study on smoking and health being conducted in Madison and Milwaukee is recruiting 2,800 Wisconsin smokers for head-to-head comparisons of five smoking cessation treatments. Read More
Groups celebrate spring through performances
Performing arts groups across campus are blooming in the new season, offering presentations to cap off the semester. Embedded in each event is an opportunity for audiences and performers alike to scale new educational and personal horizons. Read More
Forum examines declines in public funding for universities
National experts on public funding for higher education will discuss the impact of state fiscal challenges on universities and the drive to maintain quality on Tuesday, April 19 on campus. Read More
Bioethicists to ponder biotechnology and the brain
Researchers at UW–Madison will be featured among several experts gathering at the Fourth Annual International Bioethics Forum on Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22, to discuss a range of ethical issues. Read More
All-Campus Idol: A new addition to All-Campus Party 2005
All-Campus Idol promises to draw crowds as the students of Madison search for their first musical superstar. The new event is part of UW–Madison's All-Campus Party, which is sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board). Read More
Book Smart
The English Renaissance Stage: Geometry, Poetics and Practical Spatial Arts in England, 1580-1630 (Oxford University Press, 2005-06) Henry Turner, assistant professor of… Read More
Calendar briefs
‘Traveler’s Field’ celebrates the prairie When lightning damaged a tree in rural Nebraska, inspiration also struck artist Wendy Weiss and musician Jay Kremer. Read More
Concert features guest artists, university choreographers
The Dance Program will hold its spring concert Thursday-Saturday, April 21-23. Read More