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UW study: Baby’s face lights up emotional center of new mom’s brain
When a new mom gazes at her baby, it's not just her mood that lights up - it's also a brain region associated with emotion processing, according to a new UW–Madison study.
Wisconsin’s largest used book sale opens March 3
More than 15,000 books will go on sale during Wisconsin's largest single used-book sale this Wednesday through Saturday, March 3-6, at Memorial Library, 728 State St., on the UW–Madison campus.
Women, feminism and Islam considered in colloquium
Veiled subordinates or international activists? Both? Or something else entirely? A UW–Madison colloquium exploring "Women, Islam and Transnational Feminism" will look at ways in which women in Islamic countries have contributed to and benefited from feminist dialog.
Documentary depicts women in science
A film documenting the story — past, present and future — of women in science and engineering at UW–Madison will premiere on Monday, March 1.
Recent sightings
Bird’s-eye view Katie Diehl, a veterinary ophthalmology resident, performs a follow-up exam on a great horned owl recovering from cataract…
Collaborations cited: Report backs cluster-hiring initiative
A committee convened to review the cluster-hiring initiative has recommended its continuation.
Pulitzer winner Hersh to speak
Distinguished investigative reporter Seymour Hersh will give a talk on "Bush's Washington, Iraq and the Middle East: A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize Winner Seymour Hersh," on Monday, March 1, at 4 p.m., in room 2650 of the Mosse Humanities Building.
Seats available for Roundtable
More seating is available for the Wednesday, March 10, Roundtable with Richard J. Davidson, professor of psychology.
Wiley to kick off outreach series
Faculty can learn more about outreach opportunities through a series that starts Wednesday, March 3, with a presentation by Chancellor John D. Wiley about the importance of outreach.
Speaker to explore how artists used optical aids in early 1400s
Charles M. Falco, a University of Arizona professor of optical sciences, will present evidence from his visual investigation of the use of optical aids by western artists of the last millennia on Thursday, March 11, at 4 p.m. in 1610 Engineering Hall. The project is part of a collaborative effort between the professor and renowned British artist David Hockney.
New surplus pickup form required
To help departments keep proceeds from sales of surplus equipment, the Surplus With A Purpose, or SWAP Shop, has revised its Surplus Property Pickup Request Form that must be filled out before the surplus can be sold.
Wisconsin Idea tour showcases state for faculty, staff
Faculty and staff interested in learning more about educational, industrial, social and political realities of Wisconsin should consider applying for the Wisconsin Idea Seminar, a five-day study tour of the state.
Announcements
Summer Bulletin UW–Madison’s new “Summer Bulletin” lists nearly 1,600 credit classes. Every one of the university’s 11 schools and colleges offers courses in…
L&S Advising Center marks 40 years
The College of Letters and Science Advising Center is a team of faculty, academic staff and students working together to help students make academic decisions.
Milestones
APPOINTED Bret Bielema has been hired as defensive coordinator for the football team. Bielema served as co-defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and recruiting…
For the Record
AWARDS Student Personnel Association The Student Personnel Association is seeking nominations for the annual SPA Awards. Nominees for the Chancellor’s Award…
Almanac
L&S dean search panel named Chancellor John D. Wiley has appointed a search-and-screen committee to help in identifying a successor to retiring College…
UW libraries, biochem building offer different takes on art
From a contemporary African-American book artist and a look at the American Arts and Crafts Movement to a glimpse into the sheer beauty of science, the UW–Madison campus will open the new season with an array of visual art.
Dance company to explore American contributions
The music of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Barry White, Vincent Youmans and others will provide a varied backdrop for Kanopy Dance Company's "Dances Americana Concert," Friday-Sunday, Feb. 27-29, 8 p.m. in Music Hall.
900 years of Chinese painting on exhibition at Elvehjem
Almost a millennium of paintings, gathered during half a century, are on exhibition through Sunday, March 14, at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.