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Study: Cold-sore virus is cause of new genital herpes

March 4, 2002

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores, is the most common cause of new genital herpes infections in UW–Madison students, says a new study. Read More

Study suggests simple tool for diagnosing children’s headaches

March 4, 2002

Based on the results of his decade-long study being published in the March edition of the medical journal Pediatrics, pediatric neurologist Carl Stafstrom says that children's drawings can help doctors diagnose and plan treatment for children's headaches. Read More

Conference to discuss access to medicines

March 2, 2002

The free public conference "Access to Medicines for the Developing World: International Facilitation or Hindrance?" will be Saturday-Sunday, March 9-10, at the Law School. Read More

Fiery buskers bring mix to Union Theater

March 1, 2002

They perform in black nowadays on some of the world's most prestigious stages, but they were originally discovered playing Bach in a Frankfurt subway station. Read More

Master pianist Andras Schiff returns to Union Theater

March 1, 2002

Historically conscious pianist Andras Schiff is scheduled to perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. Read More

Pinker discusses ‘blank slate’

March 1, 2002

Steven Pinker, a leading authority on language and the mind, is the next speaker in the 2001-02 Humanities Without Boundaries Lecture Series. Read More

Environmental crusader to speak

March 1, 2002

Wilma Subra defies the stereotypes of environmental crusaders, and that makes her all the more effective. Read More

Scientist talks on ‘billion dollar disasters’

March 1, 2002

Christopher Velden, an atmospheric scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, will be among the experts interviewed on the upcoming Discovery Channel series entitled "Billion Dollar Disasters." Read More

‘Island Of Light’ screens Taiwan film, pop culture

February 28, 2002

Taiwanese cinema has proven to be one of the most significant cultural forces on the international scene, and a UW–Madison symposium March 7-9, "Island of Light," explores how the films and filmmakers have won global audiences and reshaped Western concepts of film art. Read More

Hospital opens pediatric unit

February 28, 2002

A new $5.4 million Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is opening its doors at UW Children's Hospital. Read More

Badgers are Big Ten Champs!

February 28, 2002

Fans flood the floor at the Kohl Center following the Badger men’s basketball team’s 74-54 victory over Michigan Thursday night. With… Read More

Funeral arrangements set for Carbone, cancer pioneer

February 27, 2002

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Paul P. Carbone, former director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, who died unexpectedly Feb. 22 in Singapore of a heart attack. He was 70. Read More

Dean of students search begins

February 27, 2002

A search and screen committee has been named to select a new dean of students. Read More

Environmental filmmaker to visit

February 26, 2002

An Emmy Award-winning producer, editor, and writer of environmental documentaries for television will give a free public lecture at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, in Union South. John De Graaf's topic will be "Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic" -- the title of a book he coauthored last year based on two of his popular public TV documentaries, "Affluenza" and "Escape from Affluenza." Read More

Events Bulletin

February 26, 2002

DoIT Architecture Open Forums Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend open forums hosted by DoIT’s Architecture Department. Following a brief introduction… Read More

Students win venture contest

February 26, 2002

Five graduate students from the School of Business won the central regional title at the Venture Capital Investment Competition Feb. 23. Read More

Knickmeyer steps up

February 26, 2002

Jim Knickmeyer has stepped into a new role as the associate dean of administration for the Graduate School, helping to fill the void that Mareda Weiss left after she decided to retire after 38 years at UW–Madison. Read More

Choral arranger, pianist Hogan to perform at free concert

February 26, 2002

The School of Music Guest Artist Series presents a free concert by Moses Hogan, internationally renowned choral arranger, conductor and pianist, Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m., Mills Hall. Read More

Almanac

February 26, 2002

Athletics gets certified UW–Madison and 11 other Division I member institutions were certified Feb. 21 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The purpose… Read More

Employee Matters

February 26, 2002

This is the second of two articles about life insurance. This article provides information about assessing needs, plans offered, enrolling in a plan after… Read More