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  • Aerial photo of farm Wisconsin’s rural life inspires a classical composition May 8, 2007 When Martha Glowacki asked rural sociologist Michael Bell to offer commentary about "Wisconsin's People on the Land," the art exhibition she co-curated for the Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery, she thought he might say something about the state's rural roots or its long history with agriculture.
  • The Dalai Lama and Chancellor Wiley Recent sightings: The Dalai Lama visits May 4, 2007
  • Broadway veteran to speak at commencement ceremonies May 3, 2007 André De Shields will address new graduates at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, during commencement weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 18-20.
  • Go Greek again! Greek life turns 150 years May 2, 2007 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Greek community is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Greek organizations possess a long and storied history on the UW-Madison campus and have nurtured some major success stories, including seven of the top 10 donors to the university.
  • Dalai Lama Tips for visitors attending the Dalai Lama’s Kohl Center appearance May 2, 2007 People planning to attend the Dalai Lama’s Kohl Center appearance on Friday, May 4, are urged to follow these suggestions concerning carry-ins, parking and other details related to the event.
  • Climate change exhibit opens May 5 in Ashland May 1, 2007 A traveling art and science exhibition focusing on climate change in the Lake Superior region will open Saturday, May 5, at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland. An opening reception will be held at the center at 4 p.m. that day.
  • Bamuthi Bamuthi helps UW speak to the hip-hop generation April 25, 2007 Marc Bamuthi Joseph will conclude his arts residency with a farewell performance at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 30, at Music Hall.
  • Inaugural Taylor Lecture features Coca-Cola executive April 23, 2007 Ben Deutsch, director of corporate communications for The Coca-Cola Co. and a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, will give the first Robert Taylor Lecture in Public Relations on Thursday, April 26.
  • All-Campus Party celebrates end of school year April 19, 2007 All-Campus Party (ACP) 2007, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), will take place from Saturday, April 21-Saturday, April 28, and feature a variety of cost-free, alcohol-alternative events for University of Wisconsin-Madison students.
  • Gardeners invited to Family Horticulture Day April 19, 2007 Tired of the same old backyard bounty? Maybe it's time to plant some red, pink or blue popcorn, or white, purple or black carrots.
  • Nonviolent communication expert to offer Madison training in May April 17, 2007 Marshall Rosenberg, international peacemaker, author and founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, will offer two days of training in Madison on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2.
  • Virginia Tech shooting victims to be memorialized at gathering April 17, 2007 Members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus community will gather Wednesday evening in a memorial to the victims of this week's shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University.
  • Jazz, spoken word shows coming to Music Hall April 12, 2007 Jazz and spoken-word performances will heat up Music Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus later this month.
  • Lectures, edible books part of National Library Week April 11, 2007 The Edible Book Festival that kicks off National Library Week, April 15?21.
  • Center to honor retiring director April 11, 2007 The Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America (CHPC) will honor its retiring director, James Danky, with a symposium on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14.
  • Teaching and Learning Symposium schedule, registration available online April 10, 2007 The complete schedule, including session and workshop descriptions, and an online registration form for the 2007 UW-Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium - scheduled for May 30-June 1 at the Pyle Center - is now available online.
  • Sexual assault awareness month recognized on campus April 10, 2007 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Wisconsin-Madison and community survivors and activists have assembled a full slate of activities ranging from lectures and training sessions to performances and a candlelight vigil.
  • Register now for Crazylegs April 10, 2007 Badger head football coach Bret Bielema will be the grand marshal for the 26th Annual Crazylegs Classic coming up on Saturday, April 28. The event includes an 8K run, a two-mile walk and a wheelchair competition. Cindy Alvarez, wife of athletic director Barry Alvarez, will lead the walk.
  • More events planned in Dance Program celebration April 10, 2007 The Dance Program, the first in the country to offer a degree in dance, continues its 80th anniversary celebration throughout April.
  • World Cinema Day connects Wisconsin high school students to the world April 9, 2007 Several hundred Wisconsin high school students and teachers will be in Madison April 13, 2007 to participate in World Cinema Day. World Cinema Day is an outreach program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Language Institute and Arts Institute, presented in conjunction with the Wisconsin Film Festival.