The Wisconsin Week Wire — October 11, 2006
Top News
Study: Dust may dampen hurricane fury
UW–Madison researchers have put forward an intriguing theory that introduces a new dimension to the debate on what might be causing stronger and more frequent storms.
New federal program targets global poverty
A UW–Madison professor will oversee a new $10 million federal program that will support a range of projects aimed at understanding and curbing poverty in developing nations.
On Campus
Events calendar
Business school plans celebration for Grainger Hall addition
The School of Business will hold a kickoff ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of a $40.5 million addition to Grainger Hall.
Students fight hunger with hunger
On Thursday, Oct. 12, students will go hungry to fight hunger as part of the Muslim Student Association’s fourth annual Fast-a-thon.
Berquam: Participate in ASM fall elections
Interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam is encouraging students to play an active role in shared governance by voting in the Associated Students of Madison fall elections.
UW–Madison increases Halloween alternatives
In partnership with the Wisconsin Union Directorate and the Associated Students of Madison, the university will increase the number of opportunities for students to participate in off-State Street events during Halloween weekend, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27–28.
Initiative fosters teacher training in less commonly taught languages
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Language Institute and the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages a three-year, $345,000 grant to launch the National Online Less Commonly Taught Languages Teacher Training Initiative.
Wisconsin’s largest used book sale returns
The semiannual Friends of the UW–Madison Library book sale, which draws visitors from around the Midwest, is slated to return to Memorial Library Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 18–21.
Community
UW–Madison to sponsor teacher, student international workshops
UW–Madison area and international studies programs will sponsor several workshops for K–12 teachers and students this fall.