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Recession: Wisconsin feels the pain
Wisconsin workers are still reeling from the impact of the national recession that began in 2001, according to a study released by UW–Madison's Center on Wisconsin Strategy.
‘Jump Around’ tradition returns to student section
Fans in Camp Randall Stadium's student section will once again be jumping around during the break between the third and fourth quarters at Wisconsin football games, says Chancellor John D. Wiley.
Law School Innocence Project helps exonerate inmate
For the last two years, law students and their supervising attorneys worked diligently on Avery's case as part of their studies at the Wisconsin Innocence Project. The Innocence Project is a program within the Frank J. Remington Center at the UW Law School.
Veterinary Medicine celebrates 20 years
From taking care of Wisconsin's dairy cows, or dogs that run the Iditarod at the top of the Earth, or elephants at the equator, alumni of UW–Madison's veterinary school are practicing medicine all over the globe. On Friday, Sept. 26, they'll be gathering back in Madison for the kickoff of the School of Veterinary Medicine's 20-year anniversary celebration.
Lectures to explore ‘VOICES of Africa’
A new lecture series dedicated to identifying, presenting and exploring issues related to Africa and its Diaspora will debut Friday, Sept. 26.
Wisconsin Idea project links weather, culture and storytelling
A collaboration of researchers and educators from UW–Madison's department of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, the UW–Madison Folklore Program and the Wisconsin Arts Board is bringing together UW–Madison students and Wisconsin K-12 teachers and students to explore weather lore and sayings, and to connect them to scientific explanations of the weather.
Study finds “all-natural” sells
Label a product "all-natural" or "organic" and consumers will pay more for it, according to a new UW–Madison study.
Dying a good death
"More than 70 percent of us will die from a protracted, chronic illness where good planning will make a difference in the quality of our death," says Karin Kirchhoff, a School of Nursing professor. Using a $2 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Kirchhoff will test a new approach of preparing patients and their families for the end of life.
School of Music plans dynamic concert season
Ensembles large and small, and music ranging from old favorites to premieres, are on the School of Music's performance agenda for the fall semester.
South African grassroots heroes to perform music of apartheid
Mbaqanga, the homemade "dumpling" music of South African townships under apartheid, will take the stage at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Princeton professor to address ‘Private Life of Louis XV’
Robert Darnton, professor of history at Princeton University, will discuss "Mlle. Bonafon and the Private Life of Louis XV: What the Butler Saw and What the Public Read in 18th Century France" as the first of the Center for the Humanities' Humanities Without Borders lectures. The talk will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Music Hall.
Book talks will feature international subjects
The International Institute and Borders Books is sponsoring "The World Beyond Our Borders," a book series initiated last January. This series will again feature UW–Madison faculty discussing their recent books on a variety of international subjects. The talks begin at 7 p.m. at Borders West, 3750 University Ave.
Learn over lunch at University Club series
Five Medical School faculty members will be featured in a luncheon series offered by the University Club beginning in October. Called "A Dose of Medicine," the talks will highlight pressing medical problems of our times.
Half-day symposium honors the late Gregory MacEwen
In remembrance of E. Gregory MacEwen, who served as head of the oncology section of the School of Veterinary Medicine until his untimely death in May 2001, colleagues have organized a special half-day symposium for Friday, Sept. 26, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
WISCAPE forums examine national education issues
The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education offers two forums that will prompt thoughtful discussion on issues facing campuses across the country.
Emeritus lectures resume
The 10th annual "Eloquence and Eminence: Emeritus Faculty Lectures" will begin Sunday, Sept. 14, with a free lecture, "The Great Violin Mystery: Can Physics Help Solve It?" by Jack Fry, professor emeritus of physics.
Faster appointed editor of Wisconsin Week
Karen Faster has joined University Communications as editor of Wisconsin Week.
Wisconsin Union Theater director search resumes
Following the receipt of initial recommendations from a Wisconsin Union Theater self-study group, the search for a new theater director has resumed. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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Campus, city work together to keep house parties safe
University officials, in cooperation with the Madison Police Department, are stepping up efforts to educate students about how to keep campus-area house parties safe and under control.