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Tip/Annual psychology symposium
The annual Psychology Research Conference takes place this Saturday, April 27.
Conference explore possible utopias
The latest in a series of conferences that are part of the Real Utopias project explores a range of proposals for profound social change.
Man of arts and letters: Cottingham recreates alphabet as art
Tandem Press artist in residence Robert Cottingham, internationally renowned as one of America's most important photo-realist painters, has been working on his latest round of lithographs in the series 'An American Alphabet.'
Research illuminates ‘art’ of friendship
Kenneth M. George, professor of anthropology, has been friend to one of Indonesia's most distinguished artists for the last 17 years. That friendship has come to be the driving force behind George's research.
Five to get honorary degrees
Drawing from the pinnacle of achievement in fields as varied as pediatrics, human rights journalism, music, technology transfer and law, the university will confer five honorary degrees Friday, May 17.
Campus police honor four
Four civilians who played major roles in helping the UW–Madison Police Department address campus security concerns in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were honored April 17.
Wiley addresses high-risk drinking
Chancellor John Wiley expresses strong support for a proposal to limit drink specials while also challenging the campus community to develop new solutions to the problems of high-risk drinking.
Media briefing quotes from the chancellor
Here are some quotes from Chancellor John Wiley's media briefing April 24 on the issue of high-risk drinking.
Hygiene lab: Testing for anthrax and much more
In 1924, William Stovall, who was then director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, published an article on anthrax in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Now nearly 80 years later, scientists working in the facility that bears his name are again focused on anthrax.
‘Passage of Oracles’ returns
"Passage of Oracles," an innovative combination of dance, music and martial arts, returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m.
Festival melds technology, arts
The annual Festival of Interarts and Technology will showcase a wide range of visual, multimedia and performing works by student artists.
Brain, heal thyself
Adding to the growing evidence that mammal brains can produce new nerve cells, a Medical School team reports that adult rats that suffer strokes are able to grow new brain cells.
Growth masks growing inequality
Wisconsin could lose its standing as one of the most economically equal states in the nation, according to the Center on Wisconsin Strategy.
‘Rain gardens’ help recharge ground water
For those of us who spent winter days dreaming of tulips and sunflowers, tomatoes and snap peas, gardening means one thing ÷ growing plants. But the gardens blooming in the minds of two university engineers cultivate sand and gravel, water budgets and storage capacity.
Agricultural and life sciences faculty honored at banquet
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences honored seven faculty members at the Gamma Sigma Delta awards banquet April 11. Those receiving awards were selected by their colleagues.
Wisconsin Alumni Student Board hosts All-Campus Party
From April 21-26, the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, the student arm of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, will host the second annual All-Campus Party 2002.
Alumni to experience today’s UW at Day on Campus
Hundreds of UW–Madison alumni will return Friday, May 10, for Day on Campus, the annual educational event hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
Campus jazz band, in midst of tour, to cut first CD at area club
The UW Jazz Big Band, 18 student musicians under the direction of Claude Cailliet, is busy touring this spring and plans to record a compact disc at a concert at Luther's Blues Wednesday, April 24, at 9:30 p.m.
‘Flea In Her Ear’ closes University Theatre season
Mistaken identities, attempted indiscretions, high fashion and a hilarious cast of characters combine with uproarious results in the University Theatre's last play of the spring season. 'A Flea in Her Ear,' an outrageous French farce, is transported to the wild 1960s in a modern translation by acclaimed Chicago director Frank Galati. Veteran University Theatre director Norma Saldivar heads a cast and production team as they take a no-holds-barred romp through the show.
All-Campus Party: Full plate of fun
The All-Campus Party, created by students for students, runs April 21-27.