The Wisconsin Week Wire — March 21, 2007
Top News
UW–Madison encourages copyright compliance
UW–Madison is again reminding students, faculty and staff to respect music and movie copyrights and to be aware of campus policies governing appropriate use of computer resources.
Study: Internet may improve cancer patients’ opinions of doctors
Accessing high-quality health information online may improve breast cancer patients’ opinions about their doctors, according to a new study conducted by the Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research.
Research
Study: Prions likely more mobile in alkaline soils
Prions, the rogue proteins that cause chronic wasting disease and similar maladies, may be more mobile in soil that is more alkaline, suggests a new UW–Madison study.
On Campus
Events calendar
Berquam: Participate in ASM spring elections
Faculty and staff can encourage students to vote in Associated Students of Madison elections, which are being held online until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22.
Microbial safari, physics wonders on tap March 24
Families and learners of all ages are invited to discover the unknown and explore the wonder of science at Science Expeditions on Saturday, March 24.
Semiannual used book sale starts today
The Friends of the UW–Madison Library semiannual used book sale will be held for the 23rd time today (March 21) through Saturday, March 24, at Memorial Library.
Showcase planned for March 27
Unlocking creativity and sharing innovative ideas on ways to make the campus work more effectively are at the center of Showcase 2007 on Tuesday, March 27, at the Memorial Union.
UW–Madison launches new opportunities for absentee voting
It’s easy and convenient for faculty and staff to cast absentee ballots in the Tuesday, April 3, general election.
Exhibit traces 300 years of Wisconsin, Great Lakes maps
Original maps of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region from 17th-century drawings concocted from travelers’ accounts to 21st-century images captured by satellites are on display through June 29 in the Department of Special Collections at Memorial Library.
Community
Alumni Association takes UW across the state
In the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, the Wisconsin Alumni Association will be in cities statewide this spring, educating, entertaining and talking with alumni about the university.