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Exhibition reveals passion for African arts
For those who believe a tidy, antiseptic workplace free of distractions improves productivity, a visit to Henry Drewal’s office in the Elvehjem Building will challenge that notion.
New images yield clues to seasons of Uranus
Speaking in Ithaca, N.Y., today (Oct. 13) at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences, a team led by UW–Madison researcher Lawrence Sromovsky shared crisp new Keck II telescope images of Uranus as it changed seasons.
Recent sightings: Fall colors on Library Mall
Students walk underneath golden autumn foliage on Library Mall on Oct. 10, 2008. Photo: Bryce Richter…
U.S. culture derails girl math whizzes
A culture of neglect and, at some age levels, outright social ostracism, is derailing a generation of students, especially girls, deemed the very best in mathematics, according to a new study.
Courses help growing railroad industry stay on track
there are few undergraduate or graduate programs in the United States that teach engineers to design, build and maintain railroads that are safe, efficient and consumer-oriented. However, UW–Madison offers a comprehensive continuing education program.
Video: PB & J with the Dean of Students
Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) handed out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event was designed to help students become familiar with ODOS staff and services and aware of where various offices are located on campus.
Band conduct investigation continues
An investigation into the conduct of members of the UW–Madison Marching Band continues, nearly one week after the group was suspended by director and music professor Mike Leckrone.
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