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Spare change: To give or not to give?
To provide students a forum for discussion about panhandling on State Street, the Morgridge Center for Public Service, University Health Services and the Wisconsin Union Directorate will host a discussion, "Spare Change: To Give or Not to Give," from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, at Memorial Union (check Today in the Union for room location). Read More
Reaction to assault disclosure makes huge impact
Dealing with a student who needs help as a result of an assault involves common sense and basic human compassion. Academics is typically an area in which a survivor will need extra time or help when coping with the aftermath of an attack. Read More
Wall climb to support survivors of sexual assault
UW-Madison and city celebrities will scale a climbing wall to support student survivors of sexual assault at a fund-raiser from noon-4 p.m., Thursday, April 24, on Library Mall. Read More
Capitol Capsules
Capitol Capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Legislators may consider state worker contracts… Read More
Crazylegs run/walk on Saturday
The 22nd annual Crazylegs Classic is set for Saturday, April 26. Read More
And the forecast at the end of the century is …
At the end of the century, Wisconsin summers will feel like those in Arkansas do now, according to a two-year study by researchers at UW–Madison and several other institutions. Read More
Biological imaging symposium explores in vivo imaging
UW-Madison's W.M. Keck Laboratory for Biological Imaging and the LOCI Group, in cooperation with Promega Corp., will present the second Symposium on Biological Imaging on Friday, May 30. Read More
Watercolors on view at Arboretum
Florals, botanicals and landscapes, rendered in watercolor by Madison artist Kathleen Parr McKenna, will be on exhibition at the UW–Madison Arboretum beginning Thursday, May 1. Read More
Play wrestles with balancing individual, community
The delicate and difficult interplay between the rights of the individual and the needs of larger community will be explored in the Department of German's production of "Das Kontingent." Read More
Four faculty members receive Hilldale Awards
Four faculty members at UW–Madison have been awarded the prestigious Hilldale Award in recognition of distinguished contributions to teaching, research and extension/outreach. Read More
For the record
Smoke-Free Policy The UW–Madison smoke-free policy was reviewed and amended in 1995 to the following: Effective July 1, 1995, all buildings and… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Pamela Douglas, head of UW Health Heart and Vascular Care, Tuchman Professor and head of cardiovascular medicine at UW Medical School,… Read More
Universal themes of identity, memory tapped in Hillel’s Jewish Theater Project production
The production of "Kindertransport", the Jewish Theater Project's spring production, provides an intimate portrait of an aspect of the Holocaust tragedy. "Kindertransport" will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, April 29-May 1, in the Bartell Community Theatre Read More
Terrorism expert explores Iraq, Arab-Israeli conflict
Middle East expert and media analyst Daniel Pipes will present a lecture on "Three Wars: Iraq, Terrorism and the Arab-Israeli Conflict" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, in Lakefront Cafe, Memorial Union. Read More
School reform expert to speak at School of Education celebration
A free public lecture by Professor Linda McNeil, a national expert on school reform from Rice University, will highlight the School of Education's Alumni Weekend program at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10. Read More
Ice cream social to fete employees
To mark State Employee Recognition Day in Wisconsin, the university will be showing appreciation for its employees with an ice cream social on Bascom Hill from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. All UW–Madison employees are invited. Read More
Big classes topic of Teaching and Learning Symposium
The 2003 Teaching and Learning Symposium, "Bridging the Gaps: Making Connections in "Big' Classes," May 20-21, offers an opportunity for the campus teaching community to share what it has learned about teaching and learning in large-enrollment courses. Read More
Greek commission’s chair steps aside after 12 years
Jack Ladinsky, professor emeritus of sociology, has stepped down as chair of UW–Madison's Commission on Fraternities and Sororities, a position he has held since 1991. A successor has not yet been named. Read More