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Politics as usual: Campus buzzes with activities
Political activity is humming at and around the university as the presidential election looms closer.
Recent sightings
Kansas City artist Larry Kirkwood covers volunteer Lindsey Dickinson with plaster for an upcoming art exhibit, “Body Image: “Beauty’ as a…
SECC proceeds fund many important services
A state employee charity campaign now under way raises money for programs of family support, community development, social justice, and environmental stewardship, to name a few. SECC co-chair Greg Zalesak, a Medical School administrator, sees the "Partners in Giving" effort as an opportunity for employees to support charitable groups in their vital work.
Who Knew?
Q. Why are squirrels being trapped in the Arboretum, and what is being done with them? A. No, it’s not…
WAA’s Cabinet 99 honors Douthitt
Cabinet 99, the women's initiative of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, will present Interim Dean of the School of Human Ecology Robin Douthitt with its $10,000 Faculty and Staff Recognition Award at its biennial symposium Nov. 3.
Distinguished Lecture Series set for 2000-01
This year's list of the Distinguished Lecture Series speakers features a whistle-blower, a boxer, two trailblazing politicians and two mothers who have lost a son and have transformed their grief into positive action.
Calendar raises money for scholarships
The 2001 university calendar features 27 full-color photos of some of the most beautiful places on campus -- and buying the calendar will help support students who attend the university.
UW-Madison partners to help the homeless
Community Housing and Services, the largest sole provider of single-room-occupancy housing for both men and women in Dane County, is closely tied to the university through a number of formal and informal service learning and volunteer initiatives with students and faculty.
Library sale offers 15,000 books
More than 15,000 books on almost any subject and a collection of long-playing records will be put on sale in a fund-raiser for the Friends of the Libraries Oct. 25-28.
‘Cinefest Nuestra’ spotlights Latino cinema Nov. 16-19
Recent Central American, Chicano/a and Latino/a films will be showcased in Madison Nov.16-19, in the 2nd Annual Madison CineFest Nuestra, "Sin Fronteras: Films from Greater Mexico."
‘Cinefest Nuestra’ announces schedule of events
Here is the complete schedule of films and related events planned at the university Nov.16-19 as part of the 2nd Annual Madison CineFest Nuestra, "Sin Fronteras: Films from Greater Mexico."
Arboretum develops new strategic plan
Arboretum staff and the associated network of volunteer naturalists, stewards and guides have integrated the concept of a "learning organization" into the Arboretum's new strategic plan.
Artists invite peek into their curious cabinets
An upcoming installation by four Madison-area artists provides glimpses into the lives of the artists and the life of the art studio. "Cabinets of Curiosities: Four Artists, Four Visions" remains on view in the Elvehjem Museum of Art Mayer Gallery through Sunday, Dec. 3.
Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks
'Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks,' an opportunity for disadvantaged children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, will be hosted by university fraternites and sororities Friday, October 27, from 3-6 p.m.
Student debt levels off at UW–Madison
Undergraduate student loan debt at the university is leveling off, according to the Office of Student Financial Services.
Internet2 research labs planned
UW-Madison and Dartmouth College will be sites for Internet2 Public Key Infrastructure Labs meant to help develop and deploy technology to make the Internet more secure, more reliable and easier to use.
WAA to host international conference in Bangkok
The Wisconsin Alumni Association will host an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 16-19.
Best-selling European authors to speak
Four prominent European writers will appear together Wednesday, Nov. 15, to discuss their work and new trends in contemporary European literature. Ib Michael of Denmark, Sandra Petrignani of Italy, Alissa Walser of Germany and Martin Winckler of France will present "New Voices from the New Europe: An Evening of Literature, Readings and Dialogue with European Authors" at 7 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
Elvehjem Museum offers online taste of collections
Selections from the Elvehjem Museum of Art's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions now are available on the Web. Virtual visitors can access http://www.lvm.wisc.edu to see about 150 examples drawn from the museum's 16,000-piece collection.