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One gene found to command many others to build a wing
Some genes are born to lead. Others, apparently, are born to follow. That's the finding of a research team at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Team wins national business plan competition
Three students from the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship took first prize April 13 in a national MBA business plan competition in San Diego, Calif.
Top UN official to speak on globalization
John G. Ruggie, assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, will visit campus to speak on 'Globalization and Global Governance: The Role of the United Nations,' Monday April 23 at 3:30 p.m. in 206 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive.
Intellectual property conference scheduled
A national conference on one of the most litigated and hotly debated topics in America today - intellectual property rights - will be sponsored by the Law School and School of Education May 6-9 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
Associate dean of students finalists to visit campus
Five finalists for the associate dean of students position awill visit with students and others on campus this week, beginning today, April 17, officials say.
Two nominated for UW System teaching recognition
Jake Blanchard, associate professor of engineering physics and Cyrena Pondrom, professor of English and women's studies, have been nominated from UW–Madison for UW System teaching awards.
Afro-Latin musician Santos visits UW–Madison
The traditions and future of Afro-Latin music will be explored through three university-community events with musician John Santos April 26-27.
Shuttle experiment launches to U.S. classrooms
Thousands of elementary and middle school students will try their hand at rocket horticulture later this month when the Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Dalai Lama coming to UW to probe science of emotions
The Dalai Lama's deep interest in scientific knowledge that intersects with the spiritual aspects of Buddhism will bring him May 21-22 to the university, one of the world's foremost centers on emotion research.
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Calendar highlights
Chauncey to deliver gay history presentation George Chauncey will deliver the first Mosse Lecture in Gay and Lesbian History at the State Historical…
Employee matters
This new column will address campuswide employment issues. Send your questions to: wisweek@news.wisc.edu Questions and answers about domestic partner benefits Collective bargaining and…
Events bulletin
Learning Spiritually Centered Leadership Tuesday, May 29, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-8…
For the record
Policies and procedures Pesticide Application The Physical Plant announces the seasonal application of pesticides for campus and Campus Natural Areas. Beginning…
Photo essay: Hoofers away!
Under heavy skies and occasional drizzle this past Sunday, determined Hoofer Sailing Club members guided five Tech and two FJ sailiboats into the 42-degree Lake Mendota water and claimed the honor of being the first members to set sail for the 2001 season.
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:…
News in Brief
ON CAMPUS Intellectual property conference planned A national conference on one of the most litigated and hotly debated topics in…
Plaques mark campus history
If you've walked around Henry Mall or Bascom Hill lately, you've no doubt noticed a number of new historical markers being planted. The plaques are part of an effort to preserve and promote UW–Madison's rich history to campus visitors.
Profile: Technician acts as courtier to King of Instruments
If someone plopped you down in the lab of Joel Jones, and the first thing you saw was the cabinet full of parts he keeps on hand, you might think Dr. Frankenstein was loose in the labyrinthine bowels of the Mosse Humanities Building.