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Russ Shafer-Landau, professor of philosophy, “Whatever Happened to Good and Evil?,” Oxford University Press, 2004. Mayor Rudy Giuliani, in his address to… Read More
Plan 2008: Some success, some failure at midpoint
Bernice Durand and Mike Thornton have embarked on one of the most difficult, yet potentially rewarding journeys on campus. As the recently installed co-chairs of the Diversity Oversight Committee, both play instrumental roles in coordinating and guiding Plan 2008, a massive effort to create a more diverse and welcoming university community. Read More
Lecture looks at media effects on U.S. culture in wake of Sept. 11
How the American media have, since 9/11, caused American culture to "turn within," re-energizing deeply set patterns of jingoism, narcissism and ethnocentrism will be explored by Susan J. Douglas, a professor of communications at the University of Michigan, in a lecture Thursday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Gym. Read More
Former campus leaders, activists to reunite for discussion
A distinguished group of former campus leaders and activists will reunite to discuss UW–Madison's institutional reaction to campus protests and the lessons that can be learned from turbulent times. Read More
Body-mind practitioners to gather
Body-mind exercise methods, conditioning programs and therapeutic techniques to enhance physical expression, internal focus and healing potential will be explored at the Somatic Arts Festival hosted by the Dance Program Thursday-Saturday, March 25-27. Read More
Kutler to lecture on consultant role
Historian and legal scholar Stanley Kutler will explore his experience as a consultant to The History Channel on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at the Sequoya branch of the Madison Public Library, 513 S. Midvale Blvd. Read More
Conference to explore apparel trademark, licensing
Issues concerning the manufacture of university-branded apparel will be discussed at the UW Trademark Licensee Conference on Wednesday-Thursday, March 24-25, at the Pyle Center. Read More
Campus to host speech festival
The Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Speech Festival will take place on campus Friday and Saturday, April 2-3. Read More
Waldrop to be science writer in residence in March
M. Mitchell Waldrop, a prolific science writer and chronicler of the physical sciences, will spend a week on campus as science writer in residence beginning March 22. Read More
Annex in Lot 60 to offer tools, classes to bicyclists
Employees and students who bike to work or class will soon be able to take advantage of the Bike Annex, an on-campus facility that will offer free maintenance classes and an opportunity to work on bikes free of charge by checking out a selection of professional-quality tools. Read More
Library to survey users
A random selection of faculty, staff and students will be will be asked via an e-mail survey this spring to rate campus library services and provide feedback on services, library usage and general satisfaction. Read More
Letters added to virtual archives
Rick J. Frautschi of California discovered and digitized the find of more than 90 letters, and they have been added to the Frautschi Letter Virtual Archive. Read More
Going batty? Call 3-3333 for “pest” control
Doug Thiessen, the campus exterminator and pest control expert, urges bat-spotters to leave the flying creatures alone and to contact professionals trained in handling bats. Read More
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Wisconsin Retirement System Initial Eligibility (Part 2) Read More
Outreach opportunities abound for faculty, staff
For faculty and staff looking for outreach opportunities, the Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning Program offers chances to connect with alumni and state residents. Read More
Music deepens connection for father-son performers
Plenty of both Brahms and Radzynski will be on the program the weekend of March 26 when Vardi performs two concerts of chamber music. Joining him will be his son, Amitai, a renowned clarinetist whose curriculum vitae records appearances with orchestras and ensembles around the world and across the country. Read More
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab regains full accreditation
Capping a six-year effort to correct a series of deficiencies identified in 1998 by a professional accreditation committee, the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) has regained its full accreditation status, according to the chair of the board that oversees the lab. Read More
Undergrads create regional science conference
The tables will turn this weekend when professors sit in the audience and listen to their students present original research findings at the first scientific conference organized specifically for undergraduate and graduate students studying paleontology at Midwestern universities. Read More
UW-Madison launches Global Legal Studies Initiative
The University of Wisconsin Law School and the Office of International Studies and Programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have announced the creation of a Global Legal Studies Initiative. Read More