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New tracks in the snow
The neutrino telescope IceCube is making its first tracks in the South Pole's snow, reports Jeff Cherwinka, an engineer with the Antarctic Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Institute at UW–Madison. Read More
Recent Sightings
Steamed milk Steamy breath rises from two Holstein cows inside the relatively balmy, mid-40-degree conditions of the Dairy Cattle Center… Read More
Four textile artists probe repetition in pattern
Four textile artists will explore how repetition establishes pattern in "Repeat Repeat," an exhibition of their work at the Gallery of Design in the Human Ecology Building. Read More
Musicians offer free concert
A national tour with stops in Atlanta, Denver and Aspen will begin in Madison, as Robert McDuffie, violin, and Christopher Taylor, piano, perform on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Mills Concert Hall in the Mosse Humanities Building. Read More
Kites on Ice to draw thousands to Memorial Union
Despite the mild weather Madison experienced earlier this winter, it looks like there will be plenty of ice on Lake Mendota off the Memorial Union Terrace for the Kites on Ice festival Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8. Read More
Grad shaped campus experience for Native American students
Dana Miller, a member of the Menominee Nation, was a driving force in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). He worked with Kimberly-Clark Corp., and Menominee Indian and Oneida Nation high schools to bring prospective Native American students to campus. Read More
Center seeks artwork
The Women's Studies Research Center is seeking to display faculty and student artwork with relevance to women's issues. Read More
Parking citation bill error fixed
Around 300 people got quite a shock in their mail recently when they opened notices from UW Transportation Services indicating they owed a couple thousand dollars for paying parking tickets late or for not paying at all. Read More
Wisconsin Union Directorate seeks officers
Faculty and staff are asked to encourage select students to apply for Wisconsin Union Directorate's four officer positions — a president and three vice presidents of human resources, programs and promotions, and administration. Read More
Wage disclosure moves forward for licensees
UW-Madison will begin exploring methods to collect detailed worker wage information from the university's 450 official licensees. Read More
Announcements
Postpartum Depression Study Roseanne Clark, Medical School, is conducting a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study comparing two therapeutic treatments for mothers with… Read More
Arboretum director announces retirement
After 20 years at the helm of the Arboretum, Greg Armstrong has announced he will step down as director in early July. Read More
Milestones
HONORED Robert Skloot, professor of theatre and drama, will hold the Walt Whitman Chair in American Culture Studies for teaching at the… Read More
For the Record
AWARDS Cabinet 99 Award Call for Nominations The Wisconsin Alumni Association is calling for nominations for the 2004 Cabinet 99 Recognition… Read More
Calculus bee seeks spectators
UW-Madison students go head to head at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in 1300 Sterling Hall, during the first campuswide "Integration Bee," a game-show- like competition that will include sound effects, pay a $100 prize and confer the title of "Grand Integrator of Madison." Read More
Hot shot on a cold day
The Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Building is seen in the center of two photographic interpretations, a digital photograph and a thermal-imaged infrared view Read More
Capitol Capsules
Governor delivers state of the state message Gov. Jim Doyle delivered his State of the State address to the Legislature Jan. 21. The… Read More
Research helps elderly continue living at home
No matter where you live or work — apartment complex, suburban neighborhood, school, shopping mall, hospital, nursing home — you should have access to a "Main Street." Michael Hunt and his students aim to see that you do, no matter your circumstances. Read More
Book smart
David Leheny, assistant professor of political science, “The Rules of Play: National Identity and the Shaping of Japan’s Leisure,” Cornell University Press, 2003. Read More