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Arboretum director announces retirement
After 20 years at the helm of the Arboretum, Greg Armstrong has announced he will step down as director in early July. Read More
Milestones
HONORED Robert Skloot, professor of theatre and drama, will hold the Walt Whitman Chair in American Culture Studies for teaching at the… Read More
For the Record
AWARDS Cabinet 99 Award Call for Nominations The Wisconsin Alumni Association is calling for nominations for the 2004 Cabinet 99 Recognition… Read More
Calculus bee seeks spectators
UW-Madison students go head to head at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in 1300 Sterling Hall, during the first campuswide "Integration Bee," a game-show- like competition that will include sound effects, pay a $100 prize and confer the title of "Grand Integrator of Madison." Read More
Hot shot on a cold day
The Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Building is seen in the center of two photographic interpretations, a digital photograph and a thermal-imaged infrared view Read More
Capitol Capsules
Governor delivers state of the state message Gov. Jim Doyle delivered his State of the State address to the Legislature Jan. 21. The… Read More
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. Read More
Book smart
David Leheny, assistant professor of political science, “The Rules of Play: National Identity and the Shaping of Japan’s Leisure,” Cornell University Press, 2003. Read More
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. Read More
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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. Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More