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Student exhibition explores ‘Art of the Printed Book’
The location of this exhibition couldn't be more appropriate: the second floor of the Memorial Library.
Symposium celebrates 45 years of African history
Top scholars in the field of African history will help celebrate 45 years of African history on campus.
Art students learn boatbuilding skills firsthand
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
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
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
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
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Milestones
In memoriam Thomas L. W. Johnson memorial A memorial service for Thomas L. W. Johnson, executive associate registrar emeritus, who died…
For the Record
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
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
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
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
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
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
"Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems," Cliff Thurber, professor of geology and geophysics (Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005)
Research, financial aid at issue in federal budget
The federal budget President Bush handed to Congress this month raises higher education concerns over both student financial aid and research funding levels.
Tsunami relief work crystallizes life of service
From an early age, Rick Brooks, an outreach program manager in the Division of Continuing Studies, has been fascintated with how people in different parts of the world live. His work with international entities engaged in public health and human services took on special meaning following last year's tsunami tragedy.
Employee Matters
State group health insurance program options for married state or university employees
University Communications relocates to Library Mall
With continuing changes to the west campus area, University Communications will relocate some staff and services to 711 State St. on Wednesday-Friday, March 9-11.