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Spina bifida program scheduled
To give people a better understanding of this disabling condition, and the resources available and research under way to manage it, the Waisman Center at UW–Madison offers a special program on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. Read More
History, comparative literature expert to give Hilldale Lecture
Distinguished historian and comparative literature medievalist Brian Stock of the University of Toronto will present the fall 2003 Hilldale Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State St. Read More
Utility work to close section of Babcock Drive
Work to prepare the university's utility infrastructure for the West Campus Cogeneration Facility will close a small section of Babcock Drive near its intersection with University Avenue for 2-3 weeks beginning Wednesday (Oct. 29). Read More
CIRTL forum to feature lecture by Nobelist Wieman
Nobelist Carl E. Wieman, a University of Colorado physicist, will be the distinguished lecturer for the annual forum of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) at UW–Madison. Read More
New national trauma center to study adolescents
UW-Madison will partner with the Mental Health Center of Dane County, Inc., to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment services provided to adolescents who have experienced trauma. Read More
Union Theater presents Varttina and Reptile Palace Orchestra
Voted by the Utne Reader one of the 'Most Exciting, Soulful Artists of 2003,' the Finnish group Varttina performs in the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. Read More
Experts assess left-wing German politics
The state of left-wing politics in Germany will be the topic of a panel discussion Monday, Oct. 27, featuring political scientists from UW–Madison and UW-Parkside. Read More
Author and alumnus Karl Meyer to speak at UW, book festival
Distinguished journalist and author Karl E. Meyer will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, as a guest of the International Institute and in conjunction with the Wisconsin Book Festival. Read More
UW-Madison conference examines pan-Africanism
Activists and scholars will come together to examine pan-Africanism and its meaning in the early 21st century during a conference, Towards an Africa Without Borders: Unification and Fundamental Change, at UW–Madison. Read More
New genomic data helps resolve biology’s tree of life
A team of scientists from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has shown that new genomic-scale data offers powerful, unprecedented resolution of the evolutionary tree. Read More
Executive MBA program rated among world’s best
The Financial Times of London has ranked the UW–Madison Executive MBA program 27th in the world, up from 33rd last year. UW–Madison is ranked 16th among all U.S. programs and first among U.S. schools in percentage of women enrolled. Read More
Two distinguished journalists to visit UW–Madison
n Emmy-winning network-news veteran who now runs a public-policy center on state government and an award-winning business reporter and editor will give public lectures as part of the Writer in Residence Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Recent Sightings
Creating harmony A fisheye-lens view shows Tibetan monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery creating a mandala sand painting in the… Read More
Professor’s book takes aim at ecological ‘givens’
Looking at situations through unorthodox intellectual prisms is botanist Tim Allen's stock in trade. As a theorist specializing in hierarchy and complexity within biological systems, he is the first to admit that, although he may not always ask the right question, at least he will approach a problem by asking a different one. Read More
Nobelist, physicist Wieman to lecture at CIRTL forum
Nobelist Carl E. Wieman, a University of Colorado physicist, will be the distinguished lecturer for the first forum of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. Read More
Series examines global health
To raise awareness and stimulate interest in the global health efforts under way on campus, a collaborative program presents a series of seminars. Read More
Business dean to present at Nov. 12 Roundtable Luncheon
School of Business Dean Michael Knetter will speak at the second roundtable luncheon of the fall semester. Read More
Two writers in residence to speak
An Emmy-winning network-news veteran who now runs a public-policy center on state government, and an award-winning business reporter and editor will give public lectures as part of the Writer in Residence Program. Read More
UW Press authors to read at Union
Five authors will read from their work published by UW Press under the new Terrace Book trade imprint on Thursday, Oct. 23, 3-6 p.m., in Memorial Union's Main Lounge. A reception will follow a question-and-answer period. Read More
Two proteges to perform at Union Theater
A violinist who won a major competition at age 10 and a pianist who won a prestigious award at age 16 will demonstrate their talents with works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Strauss and Ysaye at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Friday, Oct. 24. Read More