The Wisconsin Week Wire — April 16, 2008
Top News
Digital project puts Aldo Leopold papers online
The project to digitize the Archives’ complete collection of materials from conservationist Aldo Leopold has made its first installment of online materials available to the public.
Research
Agri-tourism could help save colorful prairie chicken
Unusual mating rituals by the greater prairie chicken could help preserve the birds’ threatened population and benefit area farmers at the same time.
Features
Stanley, students sing praises of reading
When Leotha Stanley became the assistant to the director of community relations, he hoped music could help bridge the university and the community’s youngest members.
On Campus
Events calendar
UW–Madison to host symposium on Melvin Laird’s legacy
UW–Madison will hold a symposium on the career and legacy of Melvin Laird, a longtime member of Congress from Wisconsin and secretary of defense, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on the Capitol Square.
Pi Mile Run benefits water well project in El Salvador
Earlier this month, 255 students and community members took to the Lakeshore Path in a race to raise funds for a clean water project in El Salvador.
Kinesiology Club to host Poker Run/Walk April 17
The Kinesiology Club’s 12th annual 5k Poker Run/Walk will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, in front of the Natatorium. The event is open to the public.
Spoken word, hip-hop events on tap for spring, summer
The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives has a robust lineup of spoken word and hip-hop events planned for this spring and summer.
Tornado drill scheduled for April 24
Gov. Jim Doyle has declared April 21–25 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and a statewide tornado drill will be held on Thursday, April 24.
Crazylegs online registration deadline extended
Online registration for this year’s Crazylegs Classic 8k run/2-mile walk has been extended to noon on Tuesday, April 22. Visit Crazylegs Classic to learn more.
International Studies launches new Web site
The Division of International Studies has updated its Web site with new features. Visit International Studies.
Forums set for Administrative Process Redesign project
A pair of forums designed to update the campus community about the Administrative Process Redesign project and how it is working to improve business practices and customer satisfaction will be held this month.
World Languages Day to draw 700-plus students from across Wisconsin
The seventh World Languages Day will take place on Tuesday, April 22, with 700 students from 25 high schools.
Milestones
WAGE awards three research collaborative grants
The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) has announced the three winners of its research collaborative competition, each receiving $100,000 during a three-year period.
WiCell Research Institute names executive director
Erik Forsberg has been named to the newly created position of executive director of the WiCell Research Institute.
Community
Savor the flavor of local food with Farm Fresh Atlas
The 2008 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas will be available starting Saturday, April 19, at the Dane County Farmers’ Market information booth at the top of State Street, as well as other farmers’ markets, public libraries, farms, food co-ops and area businesses.
Bioethics forum to be an evolutionary affair
The 2008 International Bioethics Forum, to be held Thursday and Friday, April 17–18, at Promega Corp.’s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center in Fitchburg, will delve into the science and controversies of evolution in the 21st century.