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Exhibition features Japanese prints
An exhibition of popular prints of Japanese actors opens Saturday, April 19, at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.
A century-old legacy: Influence of Van Hise lives on through Wisconsin Idea
Later this month, science lovers will explore UW–Madison's Biotechnology Center during Family Science Night. That evening, faculty members will teach visiting children and adults how to extract DNA from wheat germ and build human DNA models. Though this type of research is relatively new, the act of sharing knowledge with Wisconsin residents actually has roots on this campus that go back more than a century.
Project to chart UW effigy mounds, archaeology
For at least 6,000 years, the elegant stone tool ÷ the size and shape of a small, fat cigar ÷ lay in obscurity on Picnic Point. The loss of the black basalt adze, as the tool is known to archaeologists, was no doubt mourned by its owner, who likely used the finely edged tool to shape wood into the necessities of everyday existence. Its discovery on the campus, however, was but one more shred of evidence that the shores of Lake Mendota have long been a popular place to live and work.
Forum looks at war in Iraq, aftermath
UW-Madison's Office of International Studies and Programs is sponsoring a forum about events related to U.S. military action in Iraq and its aftermath. The forum will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. It is free and open to the public.
Pathology lab answers veterinarians’ questions
The Clinical Pathology Laboratory at the School of Veterinary Medicine last year generated results for more than 33,000 test submissions from both internal and referring veterinarians.
UW-Madison hosts hands-on CALS Day for Kids
Plant a sunflower seed or hold a baby chick or let a calf suck your hand. These are just some of the hands-on activities that more than 900 Dane County fourth-graders will experience at the second annual CALS Day for Kids.
Undergraduate symposium to celebrate achievement
With projects ranging from the wording of drunk-driving regulations to helping single mothers cope with homelessness to cell imaging to conducting research on a major threat to Wisconsin's apple crop, students at UW–Madison will showcase their work during the university's fifth annual Undergraduate Symposium on Tuesday, April 22.
Four finalists named to head Nelson Institute
UW-Madison has narrowed the field of candidates to four finalists for director of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
Wisconsin Union Theater announces 2003-2004 season
The Wisconsin Union Theater has put together another outstanding season of concerts, performances, film and dance, all presented in three annual series plus a theater special.
Workshop to explore excellence in challenging times
Tools available to help UW–Madison staff make budget decisions and plan strategically during tight budget times are part of Showcase 2003: Excellence in Challenging Times: Improving Work, Learning and Climate.
Budget cuts will hamper instruction, research
Cuts in UW–Madison's portion of the state budget will have a major negative impact on instruction and student services, statewide public service, and the university's ability to bolster the economy, says Provost Peter Spear.
Internet use soaring for UW–Madison students
Students at UW–Madison are increasingly turning to the Internet as an information source and communications medium, according to a survey by the Division of Information Technology.
5K Poker Run/Walk on April 10
A 5K Poker/Run Walk to benefit Special Olympics and the UW Kinesiology Club is set for Thursday, April 10, at the Natatorium.
UW-Madison to assess fee for international services
To offset the costs of implementing and operating the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, UW–Madison will begin assessing a fee of $50 per semester for international students.
New program explores teaching math, science
The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning — a five-year, multi-institutional initiative led by UW–Madison — was launched late March. CIRTL promises to create a living laboratory for exploring new ways to develop and prepare science, math and engineering faculty. It is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Children benefit from unique movement therapy
Rena Kornblum, a lecturer in the Dance Program, is the author of the Violence Prevention Through Movement curriculum, a vital component of the therapist's toolbox to channel children's aggression, strength and energy into socially acceptable behavior.
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Milestones
Honored Kirstin Dougan, metadata librarian, Digital Content Group within the General Library System, has received the Music Library Association’s Freeman Award.
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Herfurth-Kubly Awards for Initiative and Efficiency The deadline is Friday, April 11, to nominate students for the Theodore Herfurth and Teddy Kubly Awards…