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Symposium showcases student ecological research
Current research by graduate students is the focus of the UW–Madison Ecology Group's annual spring symposium, to be held March 6 and 7. The event is free and open to the public.
UW-Madison consolidates orientation programs
UW-Madison will merge two student orientation offices into a single unit in a reorganization plan announced by Paul Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs.
Wisconsin recognizes athletic pioneers
Every institution of higher learning has a hidden history regarding the involvement of African Americans on their intercollegiate sports teams. UW–Madison has made an effort to retrieve this illustrious history of Wisconsin's path-breaking black players through the efforts of Gregory Bond, a Ph.D. researcher in American history at UW–Madison. Bond's research, 1900-1970, is being showcased in a new feature on the Web site at uwbadgers.com called "Celebrate UW's Black History."
Latest research finds real-world applications
New device stops table saw kickback; Measuring the sickness factor of colds; Toning the tongue
Dancers from 22 colleges to compete
More than 400 students from 22 colleges and universities throughout the Midwest, along with 50 students from Taiwan, will converge on campus March 13-16 when the Dance Program hosts the American College Dance Festival Association Great Lakes Regional Festival.
Rap artist, activist Chuck D to speak
Chuck D, rap and hip-hop artist and social activist, will be the next Distinguished Lecture Series speaker at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Swiss violinist leads students in ‘Four Seasons’
Stefan Muhmenthaler, concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne, leads Philomusica, a string ensemble at the School of Music, in a complete performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in Mills Hall. Admission is free.
Brass quintet samples music from five centuries
The Guest Artist Series presents the Chestnut Brass Company at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in Mills Hall.
Classified staff contracts still in limbo
Despite promises from Gov. Jim Doyle to fund the new classified staff contracts negotiated by the state and union leaders last year, the pay raises have yet to gain legislative approval.
Wisconsin Union unveils new logo
Long associated with the Wisconsin Union, the familiar sunburst design of the colorful metal chairs that adorn the Memorial Union Terrace is now part of the organization's official logo.
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Hoofers seeks sailing and windsurfing instructors
Spend the summer teaching sailing or windsurfing on Lake Mendota. Apply to be a Hoofer sailing or windsurfing instructor.
Teaching Academy takes applications
The Teaching Academy's fourth Summer Institute on Teaching will be held June 2-5 at the St. Benedict Center on the north side of Lake Mendota.
Spend ‘Sunday in Europe’
Interested in visiting Europe? Stop by Memorial Union on Sunday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for "Sunday in Europe." This free event features information about European travel, including panelists who will discuss travel options, cultural norms and regional highlights.
Union seeks leadership nominees
The Wisconsin Union Directorate is offering six cash awards and Wisconsin Union life memberships to recognize those who have contributed special qualities, time and energy to the Wisconsin Union and the university community. Nominations, available in 507 Memorial Union, are due by Monday, March 24.
From the blackboard to the backboard
Sometimes there is a gap in understanding between the worlds of academics and athletics on a campus. Under a new program to bring those worlds closer together, student athletes can nominate a full-time faculty member to be a guest coach for a sporting event.
German-Catholic immigrants shaped life, communities in east-central Wisconsin
A talk tracing the 19th-century emigration of German-speaking Catholics from small villages in the Vulkan Eifel region of what was then Rhenish Prussia to the Holyland area of Wisconsin is set for next month at UW–Madison.
Ag forum features new secretary, researchers
Rod Nilsestuen, the new secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, will be the featured speaker at an agricultural issues forum.
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Online learning topic of March 12 Roundtable Luncheon
There is still time to sign up for the next installment of the Roundtable Luncheon Series, which will feature Barbara Emil, executive director of UW Learning Innovations. Emil's presentation, "Learning Online in Wisconsin: Options, Obstacles and Opportunities," takes place on Wednesday, March 12.