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Founding editor of Collins Library imprint to give talk

March 8, 2005

Paul Collins, author and founding editor of the Collins Library imprint of McSweeney's Books, will discuss his life as a book lover, as well as his upcoming book, "Sex, Death & Revolution," at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. The talk, sponsored by the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries, will take place in 126 Memorial Library, 728 State St.

Almanac

March 8, 2005

Ask Bucky Do you have questions? Ask Bucky has answers! Ask Bucky is a service provided by the Campus Information and Visitor…

Book Smart

March 8, 2005

The Complete Idiots’ Guide to Simple Home Improvement (Penguin-Putnam, 2005) David Tenenbaum, staff writer, The Why Files science education Web…

Study finds two brain systems regulate how people call for help

March 8, 2005

The willingness to call out in distress to get help from others appears to be regulated by two brain systems with very different responsibilities, according to a study by researchers at UW–Madison.

No-stick cholesterol test offered

March 8, 2005

Findings by researchers at the Medical School support the validity of a new, non-invasive skin cholesterol test to help identify patients at increased risk for heart disease.

Employee Matters

March 8, 2005

This column is prepared by staff of the Employee Compensation and Benefits Services office. You may e-mail us at Employee@bussvc.wisc.edu, or call Employee…

Events bring fresh insights to state’s German-American heritage

March 8, 2005

Two upcoming events at UW–Madison will illustrate how influential insights from the past can be regarding Wisconsin's cultural heritage.

Influential avant garde film director to lecture

March 8, 2005

Two special lectures/screenings with Peter Kubelka, one of the most distinguished figures in avant garde film will be presented by Cinematheque on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12.

Showcase offers earlier options

March 8, 2005

Early risers will get more out of Showcase 2005, which highlights efforts to improve work, learning and climate on campus.

Overture Center to exhibit Loeser furniture

March 8, 2005

The James Watrous Gallery in the Overture Center for the Arts will host an exhibition of 10 recent pieces by furniture maker Tom Loeser, professor of art, beginning Tuesday, March 22.

Developer Wall turns bleak memory into bright vision

March 8, 2005

Terrance Wall and his wife, Helen, have made a gift to the new American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) that will change that environment by furnishing playrooms and family support spaces within the hospital.

Science writer to discuss color’s role in art history

March 8, 2005

What did great paintings of the past look like when they were new? How did natural pigments influence art? Science writer Phillip Ball will tackle such questions at his Tuesday, March 29, talk at UW–Madison.

UW Hospital chosen as one of nation’s top hospitals

March 8, 2005

UW Hospital and Clinics is one of the nation's top 100 hospitals, according to a new study by Solucient, a company that provides comparative national measurements of cost, quality and performance in health care.

Recent Sightings

March 8, 2005

Hands-on education Approximately 30 pre-health students tour the Medical School’s Anatomy Lab in the Medical Sciences Center during an educational…

Annual festival boasts more than 150 films from 27 countries

March 8, 2005

Tickets are on sale for the 2005 Wisconsin Film Festival, to be held Thursday, March 31-Sunday, April 3.

Outreach specialist welcomes community to campus

March 8, 2005

As a former UW–Madison student coming to Wisconsin from a different culture, Ileana Rodríguez, a senior outreach specialist in the Adult and Student Services Center, relates well to students from diverse backgrounds.

Milestones

March 8, 2005

Burton J. Kushner, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science in the Medical School, has won the 2005 Alfred W. Bressler Prize…

For the Record

March 8, 2005

Awards Applicants sought for SPA Awards The Student Personnel Association is seeking nominations for the annual SPA Awards, given to staff who…