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Scientist spans cultures, scientific disciplines
Nita Sahai, an assistant professor in geochemistry, who grew up in Bombay, India, has been performing a balancing act between two cultural identities among three scientific disciplines ever since arriving at UW–Madison two years ago.
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Native Wisconsin peoples to explore ‘many wisdoms’
There are easily as many ways to learn and teach as there are subjects. American Indian students, faculty and staff at UW–Madison are exploring how higher education might use lesser-known avenues to wisdom at a symposium in Madison, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18.
Run to benefit public-interest law
The 13th annual 5K fun run/walk, Race Judicata, sponsored by the UW Law School's Public Interest Law Foundation, will be Saturday, Oct. 26. The event raises funds to support law students who do public-interest legal work for low-income and underrepresented communities.
WAA honors physicist Durand
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will honor physics professor Bernice Durand with the Faculty and Staff Recognition Award at its Cabinet 99 Symposium of Nov. 8-9. Criteria for the award include outstanding contributions to the university in research, teaching, outreach or service; a commitment to increasing opportunities for women; and a reputation for leadership, tenacity and courage.
Conference to explore theology in the globalized world
A conference that will explore theologically influenced state policies will be held on campus Oct. 11-12.
Conference celebrates 75th anniversary of Experimental College
Five alumni of UW–Madison's original Experimental College will join nationally known scholars and UW–Madison faculty, administrators and students Oct. 10-11 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the influential forerunner of today's learning communities.
Dance Program presents alumni and world dance concert
A concert of cultural fusion showcasing dance from around the world will be presented by the UW Dance Program on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.
Geodes focus of museum exhibit
Geodes, those dazzling, colorful crystalline rocks prized by children and adult collectors alike, are the focus of a special exhibit during October at the UW–Madison Geology Museum.
Gross discusses reading’s physical aspects
Reading includes not only the intellectual process of absorbing ormation, but first and foremost, the physical act of handling books - or any texts. Sabine Gross, professor of German at UW–Madison, will discuss the physical aspects of reading in her lecture and demonstration, "Made for Human Eyes and Hands: The 'Technology' of the Book," at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, 818 State St.
SWAP fires up online auction site
The Surplus With A Purpose program (SWAP) recently launched its new online auction site.
Distinguished Indian playwright, screenwriter to visit
UW-Madison will host India's leading playwright and theater personality, Vijay Tendulkar, as a distinguished visitor this month.
Friends of the Arboretum to give new awards
An individual and a group whose efforts have restored native landscape in Dane County have been chosen for the Friends of the Arboretum's two new Leopold Restoration Awards.
Academy of Ancient Music to perform
The Academy of Ancient Music with Andrew Manze bring their celebrated interpretation of baroque music to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m.
UW gets $35 million for math and science education
Capitalizing on a tradition of pioneering research, training and outreach to improve the way science and math are taught in the nation's schools, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has tapped UW–Madison to lead a new $35 million effort in science and math education reform.
Philosopher Brighouse to discuss ethics in politics Oct. 8
'Ethics in Politics? A Look at the Wisconsin Elections' is the topic of a talk scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 8, by Harry Brighouse, University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of philosophy. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. 4th St.
Moroccan musician Hakmoun to perform
The Wisconsin Union Theater's 2002-2003 Performance Series opens on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. with extraordinary Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun and his six-member band.
UW-Madison works to comply with SEVIS regulations
A campus-wide planning team has been working to bring the university into compliance with a new federal visa monitoring system for international students and visiting international faculty.
Computer scientist and popular author to visit
Stephen Wolfram, regarded as one of the world's most original scientists and a leader in the field of scientific computing, will deliver a free, public talk Monday, Oct. 7, for his latest book, "A New Kind of Science." Sponsored by the university, the event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Union Theatre.
Activist Hayden to speak
Tom Hayden, activist and Irish-affairs commentator, will speak at three campus events Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4.