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Lectures examine Afghan history, culture
The last two community lectures on the history and culture of Afghanistan and the surrounding region will be presented by faculty at Dane County public libraries.
Forest management may mitigate global warming
A new study suggests that forest management may be used to restrain the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
Wiley: Help implement strategic plan
Chancellor John Wiley is asking the university community to help implement a new strategic plan meant to guide the university to a new level of greatness.
Summit features economic forecaster
The UW System-sponsored Wisconsin Economic Summit II scheduled Nov. 26-27 in Milwaukee features keynote speaker Daniel Burrus, one of the world's leading technology forecasters.
Robinson, Horowitz to discuss slavery reparations
The pros and cons of paying reparations for slavery in the United States will be the focus of the two guest speakers scheduled in coming weeks at the university.
Participants ‘SEED’ diversity on campus
A program for campus faculty and staff is a national model for developing more inclusive curricula, teaching methods and school climate.
Collection features contemporary visuals
Contemporary art from the Marshall Erdman and Associates collection will be on display Nov. 21-Jan. 6 in Brittingham Galleries VI and VII, Elvehjem Museum of Art.
Emerson quartet to perform
The Emerson String Quartet will perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m.
Klein technique expert in residence
Barbara Mahler, dancer/choreographer and expert in the Klein Technique, will be on campus as guest artist-in-residence at the Dance Program Nov. 26-Dec. 1.
Alumni association launches new service for families
In yet another expansion of the "uwalumni.community," the Wisconsin Alumni Association introduces a family Web page that connects alumni and their families to the university.
New book opens window on early America
Letters from colonial America's earliest years, written by one of the most important figures in the colonies have been collected, many for the first time in a new edition edited by a professor of English
Vitamin settlement funds directed to stem cell research
A portion of the funds received by the State of Wisconsin in a price-fixing settlement with vitamin manufacturers has been directed toward stem cell research at UW–Madison.
Town meeting on terrorism to feature U.S. official
The university will hold an electronic "national town meeting" on the war against terrorism Wednesday, Dec. 5, featuring U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Marc Grossman.
Good seats still available for Tudor dinners
Openings are still available at the 68th Annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts at Great Hall, Memorial Union.
‘War Letters’ author makes campus stop
Best-selling author Andrew Carroll will offer remarks and sign books during a special presentation at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Pay plan to take effect
Faculty and academic staff should see a recently approved pay increase on paychecks dated Friday, Nov. 30, followed by a Wednesday, Dec. 12, retroactive paycheck.
Tree sale moved near Dairy Barn
The annual Forestry Club Christmas tree sale has been relocated to an open area north of the old UW Dairy Barn, 1915 Linden Drive, just east of the Veterinary Medicine Building.
Regents set executive salaries
The UW System Board of Regents has approved annual salary levels for chancellor and other top officers in the UW System.
Quality indicators keep nursing care on track
Back in the 1990s, as part of a project for the U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis began developing indicators that assess nursing home care quality. Now the nation's 17,000-plus nursing homes and others in about a dozen countries worldwide apply the quality indicators.
Once upon a Christmas cheery in the lab of Shakhashiri
Chemistry professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri will present his annual Holiday Lecture -- an hour of kid-pleasing science experimentation -- Dec. 1-2 at UW–Madison.