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Forum to examine next steps for tsunami-ravaged South Asia
A forum on April 18 will draw upon diverse expertise at UW–Madison to discuss the future of countries that were devastated by the December 2004 tsunami in South Asia.
Housing conference to examine Wisconsin’s TIF system
The state's Tax Incremental Finance system and how it helps communities develop is the focus of this year's Wisconsin Housing Conference on Friday, May 13 at the Fluno Center.
New feature on Student Record tab
In the last survey of students using My UW–Madison, the top priority for improving student access to their record was to provide a complete listing of all the courses that have been taken on the UW–Madison campus. This list is now available to students on the portal.
Review of smoking treatment programs to recruit thousands across state
A new groundbreaking study on smoking and health being conducted in Madison and Milwaukee is recruiting 2,800 Wisconsin smokers for head-to-head comparisons of five smoking cessation treatments.
Groups celebrate spring through performances
Performing arts groups across campus are blooming in the new season, offering presentations to cap off the semester. Embedded in each event is an opportunity for audiences and performers alike to scale new educational and personal horizons.
Forum examines declines in public funding for universities
National experts on public funding for higher education will discuss the impact of state fiscal challenges on universities and the drive to maintain quality on Tuesday, April 19 on campus.
Bioethicists to ponder biotechnology and the brain
Researchers at UW–Madison will be featured among several experts gathering at the Fourth Annual International Bioethics Forum on Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22, to discuss a range of ethical issues.
Book Smart
The English Renaissance Stage: Geometry, Poetics and Practical Spatial Arts in England, 1580-1630 (Oxford University Press, 2005-06) Henry Turner, assistant professor of…
Calendar briefs
‘Traveler’s Field’ celebrates the prairie When lightning damaged a tree in rural Nebraska, inspiration also struck artist Wendy Weiss and musician Jay Kremer.
Concert features guest artists, university choreographers
The Dance Program will hold its spring concert Thursday-Saturday, April 21-23.
Symposium offers new ideas to engage students
Faculty, staff and teaching assistants are invited to take a fresh look at classroom innovation during the 2005 Teaching and Learning Symposium on Monday-Wednesday, May 23-25, an event that highlights scores of ways to engage student minds.
UW System mascots join governor for Spirit Week
UW System pride will thrive statewide and during events at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark UW Spirit Week, held the week of April 11.
Senior associate athletic director will resign
Cheryl Bailey, a member of the Athletic Department's management structure since 1990, announced April 8 that she is resigning her position as senior associate athletic director as of Aug. 31 to pursue other professional opportunities.
Backward Glance
From Wisconsin Week of April 19, 1995
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Film graduate program plans symposium honoring Bordwell
The graduate program in film is hosting a major symposium in honor of David Bordwell.
Female scientists respond to Harvard president
Responding to ill-fated remarks made in January by Harvard University's president, four UW researchers will on Thursday, April 14, discuss the scientific evidence behind Lawrence Summers' claim that fewer women reach the highest tiers of science due to an "intrinsic aptitude" difference between the sexes.
Elvehjem features Indian miniatures
Indian miniature gouache paintings collected by UW alumna Jane Werner Watson will be on exhibit at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.