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Fermilab experiment to beam neutrinos through Dairyland

March 1, 2005

In an effort to pin down the elusive nature and qualities of one of nature's most intriguing subatomic particles - the neutrino - scientists at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, or Fermilab, in Illinois will soon send a beam of the ghostlike particles coursing through subterranean Wisconsin to a detector deep in a mine in northern Minnesota.

Governor’s budget adds funding to UW, financial aid

February 25, 2005

A two-year state budget that includes cuts in administrative positions but adds funding to deal with major university priorities was presented to the Legislature by Gov. Jim Doyle, kicking off deliberations that are expected to last for months.

South African ambassador to visit campus

February 25, 2005

Barbara Masekela, South Africa's ambassador to the United States, will join U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold in a panel discussion at the University of Wisconsin Law School on Friday, March 11, marking the 10th anniversary of the South African constitution.

Pianist Brendel to perform at Union Theater

February 25, 2005

Alfred Brendel, "reckoned to be the world's greatest living pianist," according to The New Yorker, will perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Thursday, March 31, at 8 pm.

Student exhibition explores ‘Art of the Printed Book’

February 24, 2005

The location of this exhibition couldn't be more appropriate: the second floor of the Memorial Library.

Symposium celebrates 45 years of African history

February 24, 2005

Top scholars in the field of African history will help celebrate 45 years of African history on campus.

Art students learn boatbuilding skills firsthand

February 24, 2005

Are we in a dockyard or an art studio? You'd be hard pressed to answer at the moment, for master boatbuilder Josh Swan is in residence in the seventh-floor woodworking studio at UW–Madison.

New WiscCal features available

February 22, 2005

WiscCal has been upgraded to the latest version of Oracle Calendar. This brings new functions and improvements throughout the application, both for Web-based and desktop client users.

Firm’s owners fund fellowship for entrepreneurship students

February 22, 2005

Owners of a Madison information technology recycling business have given the School of Business $100,000 to help students learn about entrepreneurship.

Black student union plans ‘celebrate yourself’ event

February 22, 2005

The Wisconsin Black Student Union will hold "Celebrate Yourself," a Black History Month celebration at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.

Almanac

February 22, 2005

Ask Bucky Do you have questions? Ask Bucky has answers! Ask Bucky is a service provided by the Campus Information and Visitor Center…

Milestones

February 22, 2005

In memoriam Thomas L. W. Johnson memorial A memorial service for Thomas L. W. Johnson, executive associate registrar emeritus, who died…

For the Record

February 22, 2005

Announcements Brittingham Foundation offers scholarships The Brittingham Foundation is accepting proposals for funding distinguished visitors to enrich small upper-level courses or seminars…

Recent sightings

February 22, 2005

Basking in the glow A group of 2-day-old New Hampshire-Leghorn chicks enjoy the warmth of a heat lamp during a…

Graduate Music Consortium to convene at UW–Madison

February 22, 2005

Graduate students from UW–Madison, Northwestern University and the University of Chicago will combine forces for the ninth annual conference for music graduate students to be held at UW–Madison on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 25-26.

Campus balls aimed at uniting cultures, celebrating art

February 22, 2005

An innovative approach to improving the campus climate is suggested by the Latino Ball at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Memorial Union's Great Hall.

Talent of choral groups, bands showcased

February 22, 2005

UW-Madison choral groups and bands will have their day in two special performances. "Choral Collage," Saturday, Feb. 26, will feature five of the School of Music's seven choirs.

Alumnus shows ‘Badger grit’ in fund raising

February 22, 2005

David Busta is a 30-something professional with his own apartment in Minneapolis. He is a proud alumnus with a desire to give back to UW–Madison. He also is paralyzed with no feeling in his arms and legs as the result of an accident three years ago. With true Badger grit, Busta has not let this deter him from his mission to give back.

Book Smart

February 22, 2005

"Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems," Cliff Thurber, professor of geology and geophysics (Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005)