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Post-Kyoto environmental discussion to take place at UW–Madison
This December in Bali, new international talks will be launched to determine the successor of the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change. The science has spoken. We know the problem is real, but how do we move forward with a solution?
Executive powers examined by Yale law dean, congressman in Kastenmeier Lecture
Legislative oversight of executive powers - especially during times of national emergency - will be examined by two noted experts in the 2007 Kastenmeier Lecture on Friday, Nov. 30, at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Women’s Philanthropy Council ‘Champion Award’ winners named
Jennifer Sheridan, executive and research director of the Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute, and Richard L. Barrows, emeritus professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and former associate dean for Student Academic Affairs, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, are the winners of Champion Awards, presented by the Women's Philanthropy Council of the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Faculty concert explores movement through dance and music
Dynamic, physical movement accompanied by music ranging from live contemporary to classical will be showcased in the Fall Faculty Dance Concert presented by the Dance Program at 8 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 15–17, in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall.
Cinefest to showcase roots of hip hop through films, performances
The 8th Annual Cinefest Multicultural Film & Performance Festival, to be held Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 8-11, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, will showcase films and spoken-word performances that trace the roots of hip hop from the 1970s Bronx to its current global popularity, as well as presenting the passion and poetry of cutting-edge artists currently working in the genre.
Twin brothers lead UW–Madison fishing team
With the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus just steps from Lake Mendota, the university has nationally recognized programs in rowing, sailing and limnology research. Add competitive fishing to that list.
Speaker to discuss environmental justice in Latino communities
Devon Pena, a scholar-activist who has studied social and environmental issues in Mexican-American communities of the West, will give a free public lecture Monday, Nov. 12, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Panel to highlight global perspectives on education
A group of doctoral students will offer global perspectives on education in "Schooling Around the World: Sights, Sounds, Stories and Travels," a special program sponsored by the Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 14, to mark International Education Week.
Panel highlights global perspectives on education
A group of doctoral students will offer global perspectives on education in “Schooling Around the World: Sights, Sounds, Stories and Travels,” a program sponsored by the Department of Educational Policy Studies on Wednesday, Nov. 14, to mark International Education Week.
Sustainability strategist speaks at business forum
Stuart Hart, one of the world’s leading authorities on the implications of sustainable development and environmentalism for business strategy, will be the keynote speaker at a free public forum on business, environment and social responsibility.
Alumni in Residence program launches with visit from ‘Renaissance Man’
A modern-day Renaissance man will present talks and tastes on campus and around Madison during the inaugural Alumni in Residence program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Panels examine intersection of science, religion and contemplative practice
The study of the human mind and how the worlds of science, religion and contemplative practice intersect will be explored during two panel discussions in November.
University Theatre MFA directors journey outside the comfort zone with ‘Yellowman’ and ‘A Nervous Smile’
Two plays dealing with uncomfortable topics, including racial stereotypes, family dysfunction and discrimination against disabled people, mark the University Theatre directorial debuts of Talish Barrow and Sheri Williams-Pannell, second-year University of Wisconsin–Madison MFA directing students.
Distinguished engineering alumni honored
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to fields ranging from nanotechnology and information management to medicine, materials and agriculture, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering will honor nine influential alumni on Oct. 26 at the 60th annual Engineers' Day celebration.
Open house showcases new science building
Since it opened at the beginning of the school year, the Microbial Sciences Building has been drawing rave reviews from students and researchers who work and study in the new facility.
Writer, philanthropist Tracy Gary keynotes Biennial Forum on Philanthropy
Tracy Gary, an heir to the Pillsbury fortune and a noted philanthropist and writer, will be the keynote speaker and a facilitator for the Eighth Biennial Forum on Philanthropy, sponsored by the Women's Philanthropy Council at the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Library, university series explores topics in faith and reason
The Central Branch of the Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin Street; and the Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St.; have joined forces in sponsoring a series of talks beginning Oct. 30 from renowned authors, local clergy, and Madison-area professors on topics involving the intersection of faith and reason.
UW-Madison and Urban Institute launch Offner lecture series
Paul Offner's legacy of applying good scholarship to public policy solutions, especially for society's disadvantaged, will be celebrated with a lecture series sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs in partnership with the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Institute.
Professor’s film on Native American soldiers to air on PBS
Patty Loew, a veteran television journalist and an associate professor of life sciences communication, has long wondered what motivated Native American veterans — including her grandfather — to fight for a country that considered them outsiders. Now, she has produced “Way of the Warrior,” a one-hour documentary that will air nationally on the PBS network in November, to explore these motivations.
Is a strike on Iran inevitable? Iran expert to speak on campus
News reports from Washington, D.C. and Tehran differ on the reasons why the U.S. may seek to attack Iran in the coming months. Neither country disputes the fact, however, that Iran is next on the list of targets in President Bush's "War on Terror."