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Governor delivers state of the state message Gov. Jim Doyle delivered his State of the State address to the Legislature Jan. 21. The…
Research helps elderly continue living at home
No matter where you live or work — apartment complex, suburban neighborhood, school, shopping mall, hospital, nursing home — you should have access to a "Main Street." Michael Hunt and his students aim to see that you do, no matter your circumstances.
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David Leheny, assistant professor of political science, “The Rules of Play: National Identity and the Shaping of Japan’s Leisure,” Cornell University Press, 2003.
Campus to be an exploration destination in April
Researchers and outreach specialists from all paths of science are invited to participate in events in April that invite the public to experience science as exploring the unknown.
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Pirate takes campus editor out of ‘Jeopardy’
An encounter with Capt. Henry Morgan took Meg Wall-Wild right out of the "Jeopardy!" television game show.
Program explores cultures, technology, disciplines
Beginning with a pair of concerts in collaboration with artists from Chicago and the Caribbean, the Dance Program will present performances laced with interactive technology works and diverse offerings from faculty, staff, students and guests throughout the semester
Reed retires from Continuing Studies
Reed, who is retiring Feb. 2 as director of the Division of Continuing Studies program information office, has spent many of her working hours writing and promoting learning opportunities.
Second-year Wisconsin Idea Endowment projects receive funding
Eight new outreach projects that touch on science, culture, community service, environmental issues and smoking prevention will be funded under the second year of the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment, with the goal of building partnerships, engaging communities, and transferring knowledge and resources to people across Wisconsin.
On-campus parking available for visitors to Kites on Ice
To help accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to attend Kites on Ice at the Memorial Union on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, UW Transportation Services will provide free public parking in many lots on the UW–Madison campus during both days.
Cinematheque presents festival of Jewish film
Drawing from contemporary Israeli film, American independent film and classic Yiddish cinema, the Cinematheque Jewish Film Festival at UW–Madison will convey a broad swath of the Jewish experience here and abroad.
Program showcases literary magazines
Editors and contributors from Madison literary journals will read their work and participate in a discussion about "little magazines" -- non-commercial, avant-garde, literary publications dating from about 1900 -- in a program Thursday, Jan. 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Collections Department, 976 Memorial Library, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Conference marks desegregation ruling’s anniversary
The 50-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision ending segregation in public schools will be marked by a Feb. 4-6 conference at UW–Madison.
Milk prices will rise in 2004, say ag economists
The milk-price roller coaster will flatten out a bit for Wisconsin dairy farmers in 2004, according to UW–Madison market analysts.
Amundson named CIVC director at UW–Madison
Steve Amundson, who for 13 years has worked to attract and promote professional and amateur sports in Wisconsin, has been named the new director of UW–Madison's Campus Information and Visitor Center, Chancellor John Wiley's office announced Jan. 21.
Careers conference addresses jobs in a tight economy
Career development and preparation in a challenging economic environment will be the focus of the 18th annual Careers Conference, scheduled Feb. 2-4 at the Marriott Madison West Hotel and Convention Center.
Dance audition held for multicultural carnival
Dancers with experience in African-based dance rhythms are invited to audition to perform in a multicultural carnival that celebrates the Caribbean in music, word and dance.
2004 Wisconsin Film Festival set for April 1-4
This year's Wisconsin Film Festival, a public program of the Arts Institute at UW–Madison, is slated for Thursday, April 1, through Sunday, April 4.
Education arcade aims for video-game literacy, markets
Tapping the potential of using video games in the classroom, in such varied fields as physics, Revolutionary War history and environmental engineering, is the aim of a new project being led by a UW–Madison researcher and his colleagues at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Temporary bridge over creek to be removed Friday night
Thanks to some good weather conditions, the haulers who have been transporting several very heavy loads to the West Campus Cogeneration Facility construction site on campus this week are ahead of schedule.