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Tutoring partnership benefits schools, UW–Madison
An innovative partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District and local volunteers — including hundreds of UW–Madison students — is making a positive impact on the lives of local elementary and middle school students. Read More
Study: Post-9/11 news drove liberals toward a harder line
Liberals who gleaned most of their news from television in the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks increased their support for expanded police powers, bringing them closer in line with the opinions of conservatives, a study by a UW–Madison researcher shows. Read More
Students step out for pediatric AIDS prevention
Endurance will trump grace and style when students and community members attempt to stay on their feet for 18 hours as part of the Dance Marathon for Pediatric AIDS at UW–Madison. Read More
Small molecule may help pinpoint some cancers
Writing in the March 8 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, groups led by Medical School Professor James Dahlberg and his collaborator Wayne Tam, at the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, report that elevated cellular levels of a particular microRNA, known as miR-155, may be diagnostic of some human cancers, notably lymphomas. Read More
World Cinema Day introduces international culture
Wisconsin high school students and their teachers from across the state will have the opportunity to see the award-winning Algerian film "Daughter of Keltoum" and talk with its director and star when they visit the university's 2005 World Cinema Day on Friday, April 1. Read More
Founding editor of Collins Library imprint to give talk
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. Read More
Book Smart
The Complete Idiots’ Guide to Simple Home Improvement (Penguin-Putnam, 2005) David Tenenbaum, staff writer, The Why Files science education Web… Read More
Study finds two brain systems regulate how people call for help
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. Read More
No-stick cholesterol test offered
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. Read More
Employee Matters
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… Read More
Events bring fresh insights to state’s German-American heritage
Two upcoming events at UW–Madison will illustrate how influential insights from the past can be regarding Wisconsin's cultural heritage. Read More
Influential avant garde film director to lecture
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. Read More
Showcase offers earlier options
Early risers will get more out of Showcase 2005, which highlights efforts to improve work, learning and climate on campus. Read More
Overture Center to exhibit Loeser furniture
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. Read More
Survey: e-Grading is a success
A survey of 657 faculty and instructional staff showed that 90 percent agreed or strongly agreed that they were satisfied overall with electronic grade submission. Read More
Developer Wall turns bleak memory into bright vision
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. Read More
Science writer to discuss color’s role in art history
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. Read More
UW Hospital chosen as one of nation’s top hospitals
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. Read More
Campus bus routes adjust for season
Route 80 campus buses returned to eight-minute service intervals on March 1. An extra bus had been added to the route for the period of November through February to help alleviate overcrowding. Read More