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UW-Madison celebrates the double helix
This Friday, science communities around the globe will celebrate the golden anniversary of a paper that changed the course of biology. Fifty years ago on April 25, James Watson and Francis Crick revealed to the world the double helix structure of DNA -- the genetic information universally regarded as the blueprints to life. Read More
Waisman Center benefit features renowned guitarist
An acclaimed guitarist who has performed in Europe, South America, Asia and the United States will be featured in the Friends of the Waisman Center's Eighth Annual Spring Concert. Read More
State to assess chronic wasting disease efforts
Chronic wasting disease and the state's efforts to manage it will be the topic of a symposium, 1-3:55 p.m., Thursday, April 24, at the Fluno Center for Executive Education. Read More
All-Campus Party 2003 wraps up year
The end of yet another school year is just around the corner, and to celebrate, the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board is set to host the All-Campus Party 2003. Read More
Spare change: To give or not to give?
To provide students a forum for discussion about panhandling on State Street, the Morgridge Center for Public Service, University Health Services and the Wisconsin Union Directorate will host a discussion, "Spare Change: To Give or Not to Give," from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, at Memorial Union (check Today in the Union for room location). Read More
Reaction to assault disclosure makes huge impact
Dealing with a student who needs help as a result of an assault involves common sense and basic human compassion. Academics is typically an area in which a survivor will need extra time or help when coping with the aftermath of an attack. Read More
Wall climb to support survivors of sexual assault
UW-Madison and city celebrities will scale a climbing wall to support student survivors of sexual assault at a fund-raiser from noon-4 p.m., Thursday, April 24, on Library Mall. Read More
Capitol Capsules
Capitol Capsules provides a quick overview of state government activities of interest to UW–Madison employees. Legislators may consider state worker contracts… Read More
Crazylegs run/walk on Saturday
The 22nd annual Crazylegs Classic is set for Saturday, April 26. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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." Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
Milestones
Appointed Pamela Douglas, head of UW Health Heart and Vascular Care, Tuchman Professor and head of cardiovascular medicine at UW Medical School,… Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More