Announcements

The Arts Institute is accepting applications and nominations for the faculty research, faculty and staff outreach and graduate student achievement awards.

Deadline for applications is Monday, Nov. 10. Information: http://www.arts.wisc.edu/artsinstitute/awardapps.html. For hard copies, contact Ken Chraca, kjchraca@wisc.edu. For questions about application, nominating procedures and other related matters, contact: Tino Balio, tbalio@wisc.edu.

Interdisciplinary Arts Residency
The Arts Institute is now accepting nominations for the Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program for residencies beginning in 2004-05 and after. Funded by the Cluster Hires Initiative, the program enables the Arts Institute to support extended residencies each year.

Information: http://www.arts.wisc.edu/artsinstitute/nominations.html. For hard copies, contact Ken Chraca, kjchraca@wisc.edu. For questions about nominating procedures and other related matters contact: Tino Balio, tbalio@wisc.edu.

Participants Needed for Caregivers Assessment Survey
The Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis is conducting a research study of family caregiver needs during the course of cancer illness. Results will help develop a non-commercial, university-based computer information and support system for caregivers of people with advanced cancer. Individuals 18 or older who are or were the main person assisting in care and support of a loved one with cancer can participate. A one-time mailed survey is involved, which takes less than one hour to complete. Participants receive a reimbursement of $20. For information or to participate: 262-8441 or (866)-STUDY-60; http://chess.chsra.wisc.edu/Chess/.