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International biotechnology ethics forum planned
Ethical issues in biotechnology, including controversy and debate about cloning and stem-cell research, headline the first International Bioethics Forum Friday, April 26. Read More
Santos and Machete Ensemble to close out residency
Master percussionist John Santos concludes his UW–Madison residency Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. when he performs with the Machete Ensemble and special guest Ko-Thi Dance at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
Bill Ware’s Vibes to perform at Union Terrace
Bill Ware's Vibes Four, a group of spoken word and jazz performers, is stopping in Madison on Sunday, April 21, 2-3 p.m. during 'Beatfest 2002,' a monthlong national tour from New York to Los Angeles promoting poetry, poetry slams and spoken word performance. Read More
CALS event grows understanding of agriculture
More than 900 Madison-area third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students will gather at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Tuesday, April 23, for 'CALS Day for Kids.' Read More
Out and About Week events planned
Robyn Ochs, a nationally renowned scholar and speaker on bisexuality, will kick off the 2002 Out and About Week Friday, April 19, with a pair of lectures. Read More
Earth Day discussion to feature Gaylord Nelson
Thirty-two years after he founded Earth Day to raise public awareness about environmental issues, Gaylord Nelson is still a resolute voice for the earth. Read More
Symposium highlights undergraduate research
Each year, more than 3,000 UW–Madison undergraduate students - mostly juniors and seniors - participate in research and service learning projects. On Thursday, April 18, some of these students will showcase their work at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Read More
Professor develops ‘organic ambrosia’ by the pint
An entrepreneur with access to organic cream has collaborated with a food scientist with a knack for creating delicious edibles. The result: 100 percent organic ice cream. Read More
Forum addresses bioterrorism and security
A free community forum on "Bioterrorism and Security in a World of Uncertainty" is scheduled Thursday, April 18. Read More
‘Multiple Caribbeans’ conference to explore identity
The conference "Multiple Caribbeans: Performance, Displacement, Identities" will look at the history of displacement to the Caribbean from Africa, Asia, Europe and elsewhere. Read More
Sloan fellows named
Three faculty members ö an astronomer, economist and chemist ö have been named fellows by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Read More
Earning and learning: Staffer revitalizes print shop
For several student employees, ASM Student Print in Memorial Union serves as a work setting in which they experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a small business. Read More
Public talks on stem cells, biotechnology continue
A series of free public evening presentations exploring advances and issues in the biological life sciences, particularly biotechnology, the human genome and stem cell research, continues next week. Read More
Report puts UW at head of economic class
A new study provides a timely measuring stick of UW–Madison performance in terms of state economic development. Read More
Campus at work: Now we’re cooking!
If the Rathskeller is a UW–Madison institution, you might say John Peek '84 has been institutionalized. Read More
Introducing Abby
Those of you accustomed to receiving a flurry of prompt electronic assistance from our webmaster, Nick Weaver, might be puzzled by his recent absence from all things Internet. Read More
Assault awareness promoted
With more than 25 events scheduled, this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Week has been expanded to the full month of April. Read More
Chamber to highlight research
Top scientists will be on hand for the 50th Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Tuesday, April 23. Read More
Bascom Hill tour offered
No books or backpacks are required. Comfortable shoes and a curiosity for the past are all that’s needed to enjoy the Bascom Hill Historic… Read More
‘Fellow traveler’ advocates return to civility
Hey, be nice. That's one way to summarize the advice that Stephen Pearson gives as he works to promote civility in campus work habits. Read More