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WIAA basketball tournament security measures
The same security precautions that have been in place at the Kohl Center since shortly after 9/11/2001 remain in effect for this weekend's WIAA Boys State High School Basketball Tournament, says UW Police Lieutenant Glen Miller.
Study shows promise for smokers trying to quit
The use of the antidepressant, sustained release (SR) bupropion, triples quit rates among women and smokers with a history of depression as compared to placebo, according to a new study just published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research by researchers at the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention. Historically, women and formerly depressed smokers are at particularly high risk of relapse.
Reader responses
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W.E.B. Du Bois symposium set for April
The book that defined how scholars, activists, artists, policy makers and the public at large approach issues surrounding race in America will celebrate 100 years with an international symposium and a week of related events at UW–Madison.
Former Enron VP to speak
Sherron Watkins, one of three whistleblowers who earned Time Magazine's Persons of the Year 2002, and a former vice president of Enron will speak on campus next month.
Lilith stirs interest in technology among girls
Efforts to address the under-representation of females in information technology have had mixed results nationally, but a local program is showing some signs of success.
Schultz: Dog vaccines may not be necessary
Once a year, Ronald Schultz checks the antibody levels in his dogs' blood. Why? He says for proof that most annual vaccines are unnecessary.
Spring Break and student safety
UW-Madison's spring break runs from March 15-23. Although many students go home, work or stay on campus, others travel to destinations such as Cancun, South Padre Island or Panama City. However, because such trips frequently involve the combination of large crowds and alcohol, it is particularly important for students to be aware of their own safety and the safety of their friends.
Clouds mitigate effects of warming on Arctic
Cloudy weather may dampen the human spirit, but it also may dampen the effects of global warming on the Arctic, according to new study published in the March 14 issue of the journal Science.
2003 Wisconsin Film Festival
The 2003 Wisconsin Film Festival runs Thursday, March 27, through Sunday, March 30, and features 146 films (up from 138 last year), including 35 narrative features, 30 documentaries, 36 experimental films or performances, 35 short films, and 11 panels and talks.
Students: File your state taxes online for free
UW-Madison student employees have four ways to file Wisconsin Individual Income Tax returns electronically.
Wiley: We are a community with many voices
During the March 5 demonstration on Bascom Hill in opposition to a possible war in Iraq, a number of students sought a statement form the Chancellor John D. Wiley regarding the university's official position on imminent conflict. The issue of whether the chancellor can and should express a political opinion, either on behalf of the university or as a personal expression, is addressed in the following statement released on the day of the protest.
More public input sought on cogeneration facility
UW-Madison will gather public input on three different west campus power plant options from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13, at the Waisman Center.
Almanac
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Advances
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Doyle commits to biotech, stem cell science
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle pledged his support March 5 to helping Wisconsin's biotechnology industry and to blunting legislative attacks on stem cell science.
Jewish Heritage Lecture Series
Susannah Heschel will talk on "Multiculturalism and the New Jewish Studies" at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, in the Memorial Union.
W.E.B. Du Bois and ‘The Souls of Black Folk’: 100 Years Later
The Second Humanities Biennial, April 7-13, is devoted to W.E.B. Du Bois.
Gardening plans take root at the native landscaping conference
Celebrate first day of spring at the 13th annual Native Landscaping Conference, presented by the Arboretum and Madison Chapter of Wild Ones, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22, at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall.
Ebert part of this year’s festival
The 2003 Wisconsin Film Festival will feature a special appearance by film critic Roger Ebert, who will present the classic "A Hard Day's Night," Friday, March 28, and participate in a question session after the film "Better Luck Tomorrow" with filmmaker Justin Lin, on Thursday, March 29.