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Plan envisions East Campus arts district, student housing
A long-range plan to change the face of UW–Madison's East Campus by creating an arts and humanities district while providing new student housing, classrooms and a pedestrian mall was rolled out by campus planners Thursday (Nov. 6).
Sex a necessary evolutionary commodity, new study shows
In a species of worm where males seem glaringly superfluous, a new study shows that sex may indeed be a beneficial strategy for survival.
Students, faculty put life in new light in dance concerts
Dance Program students will explore tough issues — and hope to provide insight into dealing with them — during their fall concert, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8. Individual pieces will take inspiration from a Scottish epic poem, Spanish flamenco tradition, video tech and more.
Wisconsin Singers evoke 40 years of American tunes
The Wisconsin Singers will interpret musical chart-toppers from yesterday and today in the troupe's new show, "Hey Mr. DJ." The show opens Friday, Nov. 7, and concludes Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Grant helps center study link between cancer and aging
With cancer death rates far greater for those 65 or older, the National Institutes of Health has selected the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center as one of eight research centers to study the relationship between cancer and aging.
Inhibitors explain enzyme involved in gene expression
The identification and characterization of the novel "CBR703" class of inhibitors through combined efforts in biochemistry, genetics and structural modeling with contributions from UW–Madison scientists and biopharmaceutical company Cumbre Inc. are described in a paper published in the Oct. 24 issue of Science.
Dean of Students reorganizes
Improved delivery of programs, services and support to students, plus clarified staff roles, are the result of a reorganization of the Offices of the Dean of Students.
Educator to explore family-school relationships
MacArthur Prize winner and Harvard professor Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot will be the highlight of the School of Education's celebration of American Education Week, Nov. 16-22.
Historian examines liberalism
Whether a historian or political scientist can legitimately express preferences among types of government; how people reconcile economic liberalism and political liberalism; and whether the "liberal temper" is inherently utopian or realistic are the issues to be addressed in a lecture Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Music Hall.
Biomathematician to give Wasow Memorial Lecture
World-renowned biomathematician Nancy Kopell will give the Department of Mathematics 2003 Wolfgang Wasow Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. in B239 Van Vleck Hall.
College rankings under scrutiny
A forum, The Use and Abuse of College Rankings, on Thursday, Nov. 20, will explore how the importance of college rankings publications can tempt universities to alter admissions systems.
Nursing work force expert joins UW Hospital
A nationally recognized advocate for building supportive practice environments for nurses has joined UW Hospital and Clinics as senior vice president for patient care services and chief nursing officer.
Police address moped safety
In response to complaints, the UW police department has initiated a moped safety education and enforcement effort.
Memorial Union marks Veterans Day
Memorial Union is marking Veterans Day with a concert, panel discussion, film and a ceremony, all part of the building's 75th anniversary as a memorial dedicated to people from UW–Madison who served in U.S. wars.
Childhood obesity expert to speak
A national expert on childhood obesity Susan L. Johnson of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, will be in Madison Thursday-Friday, Nov. 6-7.
Milestones
Honored Football coach Barry Alvarez has been named the North team head coach for The Villages Gridiron Classic College All-Star Game. Mark…
New humanities fellowship supplements sabbatical
The Institute for Research in the Humanities calls for applications for a new sabbatical fellowship to commence in academic year 2004-05. The fellowship will supplement a senior faculty member's sabbatical salary to bring it to a full 100 percent.
‘Last Supper’ dishes out food for thought
Richard Gough is the interdisciplinary artist in residence this semester, and his medium and artistic subject is, in fact, food and our relationship to it, especially in connection with the performance of cooking, he says.
Almanac
Kites on Ice to occupy Lake Mendota, Memorial Union Madison’s popular mid-winter festival Kites on Ice is moving to Lake Mendota and the…
Capitol Capsules
JCOER OKs raises for UW The Joint Committee on Employment Relations approved Oct. 21 the recommendations of Karen Timberlake, director of the Office…