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And the forecast at the end of the century is …
At the end of the century, Wisconsin summers will feel like those in Arkansas do now, according to a two-year study by researchers at UW–Madison and several other institutions.
Biological imaging symposium explores in vivo imaging
UW-Madison's W.M. Keck Laboratory for Biological Imaging and the LOCI Group, in cooperation with Promega Corp., will present the second Symposium on Biological Imaging on Friday, May 30.
Watercolors on view at Arboretum
Florals, botanicals and landscapes, rendered in watercolor by Madison artist Kathleen Parr McKenna, will be on exhibition at the UW–Madison Arboretum beginning Thursday, May 1.
Play wrestles with balancing individual, community
The delicate and difficult interplay between the rights of the individual and the needs of larger community will be explored in the Department of German's production of "Das Kontingent."
Four faculty members receive Hilldale Awards
Four faculty members at UW–Madison have been awarded the prestigious Hilldale Award in recognition of distinguished contributions to teaching, research and extension/outreach.
For the record
Smoke-Free Policy The UW–Madison smoke-free policy was reviewed and amended in 1995 to the following: Effective July 1, 1995, all buildings and…
Milestones
Appointed Pamela Douglas, head of UW Health Heart and Vascular Care, Tuchman Professor and head of cardiovascular medicine at UW Medical School,…
Universal themes of identity, memory tapped in Hillel’s Jewish Theater Project production
The production of "Kindertransport", the Jewish Theater Project's spring production, provides an intimate portrait of an aspect of the Holocaust tragedy. "Kindertransport" will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, April 29-May 1, in the Bartell Community Theatre
Phenology
The American Heritage Dictionary defines phenology as “the study of periodic biological phenomena, such as flowering, breeding and migration, especially as related to climate.”…
Terrorism expert explores Iraq, Arab-Israeli conflict
Middle East expert and media analyst Daniel Pipes will present a lecture on "Three Wars: Iraq, Terrorism and the Arab-Israeli Conflict" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, in Lakefront Cafe, Memorial Union.
School reform expert to speak at School of Education celebration
A free public lecture by Professor Linda McNeil, a national expert on school reform from Rice University, will highlight the School of Education's Alumni Weekend program at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10.
Ice cream social to fete employees
To mark State Employee Recognition Day in Wisconsin, the university will be showing appreciation for its employees with an ice cream social on Bascom Hill from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. All UW–Madison employees are invited.
Big classes topic of Teaching and Learning Symposium
The 2003 Teaching and Learning Symposium, "Bridging the Gaps: Making Connections in "Big' Classes," May 20-21, offers an opportunity for the campus teaching community to share what it has learned about teaching and learning in large-enrollment courses.
Greek commission’s chair steps aside after 12 years
Jack Ladinsky, professor emeritus of sociology, has stepped down as chair of UW–Madison's Commission on Fraternities and Sororities, a position he has held since 1991. A successor has not yet been named.
New confidentiality rules in place
New federal rules that protect the confidentiality of health information used in clinical practice, research and the operations of health-care facilities took effect on April 14.
Employee Matters
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Second life for ancient oak trees
One dead and two dying red oaks in Muir Woods have been cut down and transformed into paneling for the Red Gym. The idea to preserve the tress' legacy seemed to fit the history of trees and the memory of Muir Woods' namesake John Muir, who, before his days as a famed naturalist, walked among them as a student.
Recent Sightings
Lounging on the lawn. Undergraduate students (left to right) Cathy Giljohann, Leah Candee and Jaime Kedziora enjoy an…
Turkish scholar to interpret
A renowned expert on Turkish art and culture will explore the significance of imperial tents during the Ottoman Empire on Thursday, April 24.
Lecturer to discuss role in ‘Ground Zero’ recovery effort
UW-Madison graduate Sean Ahearn will discuss the effort to use lidar - a cousin of radar - to "see through" the thick, acrid smoke that billowed over "Ground Zero" long after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York in September 2001. His talk will take place at 4 p.m., Monday, April 28, in 3650 George Mosse Humanities Building.