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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/23/08
UW-MADISON EVENT FORECAST: WEEK OF JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2
MADISON - Enjoy the beauty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's own prairies and savannas as you learn, work or simply walk within the Arboretum this week. These and other events provide early-semester interest during the week of January 27-February 2.
The events listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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ARBORETUM WALK: WINTER EXPLORATIONS
WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, Jan. 27, 1-2:30 p.m. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway
DETAILS: Winter can be a lovely, quiet time to walk in the Arboretum, unless the snow is too noisy. Whether it is bitter cold or a January thaw, there is always something to see.
RELATED LINK: http://www.uwarboretum.org
CONTACT: (608) 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org.
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AFRICAN STUDIES PROGRAM SANDWICH SEMINAR
WHEN AND WHERE: Wednesday, Jan. 30, noon-1 p.m., 206 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Dr.
DETAILS: In the latest installment of this lunchtime series, N�vine El-Nossery, assistant professor of French and Italian, discusses "Hybrid Voices of History in North African Literature."
RELATED LINK: http://africa.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 262-2380
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WEDNESDAY NITE AT THE LAB: 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAGA OF WARFARIN
WHEN AND WHERE: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., 1360 Genetics-Biotechnology Center, 425 Henry Mall
DETAILS: Join Tom Link and Dave Nelson to learn more about this landmark discovery that has aided patients and consumers all over the world. Learners of all ages find out more and share ideas, questions and insights. Free parking in Lot 20.
RELATED LINK: http://www.science.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 265-2420, zinnen@biotech.wisc.edu
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UW ARBORETUM: WINTER ENRICHMENT LECTURE
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday. Jan. 31, 9-11:30 a.m., Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway
Richard Henderson, research scientist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, presents "Oak Savannas in Wisconsin: History, Composition and Current Status."
RELATED LINK: http://www.uwarboretum.org
CONTACT: (608) 265-5872, kdminer@wisc.edu.
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LAW, WAR AND HUMAN SECURITY LECTURE: JOSE LUIS GOMEZ DEL PRADO
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, Jan. 31, noon-1:15 p.m., UW Law School's Lubar Commons, 975 Bascom Mall
DETAILS: The lecture is titled "Use of Private Military Contractors in War and other Combat Situations" Jose Luis Gomez del Prado is chair of the United Nations Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries. He has worked as a senior human rights official at the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights for more than 20 years, coordinating UN investigation missions to many countries, including Rwanda and Congo. Sponsored by the Global Legal Studies Center and Department of Political Science.
RELATED LINK: http://www.law.wisc.edu/events/
CONTACT: (608) 890-1395
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ARBORETUM ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION WORK PARTY
WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-noon, meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street
DETAILS: Volunteer for restoration activities at the Wingra Oak Savanna and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice.
RELATED LINK: http://www.uwarboretum.org
CONTACT: (608) 265-5214, mlfarrior@wisc.edu
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- Susannah Brooks, (608) 262-3846, srbrooks2@wisc.edu