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Oct. 11
- Arboretum Night Walk
  Red Lanterns Blackberry leaves turn bright red and, according to Aldo Leopold, are places to look for woodcock and grouse when hunting. We don't have grouse, so we will look for fall color, migrating white-throated sparrows and other fall delights. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
- The War of the Worlds
  Presented by University Theatre University Theatre marks the seventieth anniversary of Orson Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds broadcast with a “radio performance” of the horrifying events that sent a nation into panic and demonstrated the power of electronic media. Produced in cooperation with Wisconsin Public Radio. Live broadcast at 8 pm on October 4 on WPR Post performance discussion on October 3 Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Communication Hall. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $14-20. Information: 262-1500
Oct. 12
- Arboretum Walk
  Woodlands Enjoy what is usually the peak for fall color in the restored woodlands of the Arboretum. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
- Arboretum Special Event
  Badger Trolley Tour Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum's history and purpose. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Oct. 13
- Graduate School Fair Meet with over 80 graduate schools from across the country at this event, which is a great way to learn more about graduate schools, including their programs and student bodies. Great Hall, Memorial Union. 3-6 p.m. Information: 262-3921, awhite2@wisc.edu
- Contemporary Biochemistry Lecture Series
  Costs and Benefits of an Expanding Biofuels Industry The Fall 2008 Contemporary Biochemistry Lecture Series presents lectures around the theme "biofuels" and covers emerging results in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, plant sciences, ecology, national policy, and industrial efforts contributing to progress in this area. Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences. 3:30 p.m. Information: 890-2385, mcniel@wisc.edu
Oct. 14
- Joseph O. Hirschfelder Lectures in Theoretical Chemistry
  Charge Transport in Molecular Junctions: Coherence and Interference Mark Ratner, Northwestern University. 1315 Chemistry. 11 a.m. Information: 262-1969, houtsinger@chem.wisc.edu
- Frontiers in Pharmacology Seminar
  Computational and Optical Approaches to Multidimensional Live Cell Imaging Kevin Eliceiri, director of the Laboratory for Optical and Computational Instrumentation. Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. Noon-1 p.m. Information: 262-0027, rstibbetts@facstaff.wisc.edu
- Connecting Economic Interests and Preferences on Health Care
  The Role of Attitutdes Toward Authority Katherine Cramer Walsh from the Departmet of Political Science will discuss research on how Americans connect their economic interests to their policy preferences. Her research analyzes conversations from multiple visits with groups meeting across Wisconsin, focusing on conversations about health care reform. Conference Room , La Follette School of Public Affairs. Noon-1 p.m. Information: 262-3038, shelton@lafollette.wisc.edu
- Chaos and Complex Systems Seminar
  A Perspective on Evolution and Psychiatry Russ Gardner, Department of Psychiatry, summarizes key points in the troubled 20th century history of psychiatry and its guiding paradigms. 4274 Chamberlin Hall. Noon-1 p.m. Information: rschapma@wisc.edu
- College of Engineering Fall 2008 Seminar Series
  Development of High Performance Anodes and Cathodes for Solid Oxide Fuel John Vohs, University of Pennsylvania. 1610 Engineering Hall. 4 p.m. Information: 262-3491
- Publishing Your Research Articles: Social Sciences and Sciences
  Graduate Student Professional Development Workshop This workshop introduces library resources that will help you prepare your research article for publication, find an appropriate journal to which to submit it and manage your rights when signing a contract with a publisher. Join colleagues to share ideas and discuss the issues you face as an emerging academic author. Registration is required; follow the link below. Steenbock Memorial Library. 4:30-6 p.m. Information: 262-0201, gsc@bascom.wisc.edu
Oct. 15
- Campus Presentation of IT Strategic Plan For a description of this week's planning topic and meeting location, visit the IT Strategic Planning schedule on the CIO Web site. Please use the RSVP link next to each session to register. 9-10:30 a.m.
- Premier John E. Gherty Agribusiness Lecture
  World Food Challenge, Role of Technology in Food Production The Renk Agribusiness Institute will host this lecture to recognize the intersection between improved ag/biotechnology and sustainable food production in the challenge to alleviate world hunger. Panel members include Chris Polocinski, Land O'Lakes; Jerry Steiner, Monsanto; and Jeff Cox, NAFTA Corn & Soy, Syngenta Seeds. Ebling Symposium Hall , Microbial Sciences. 10:30 a.m. Information: 262-9485, eahenry@wisc.edu
- Joseph O. Hirschfelder Lectures in Theoretical Chemistry
  Charge Transport in Molecular Junctions: Vibrations and Decoherence Mark Ratner, Northwestern University. 1315 Chemistry. 2 p.m. Information: 262-1969, houtsinger@chem.wisc.edu
- Wednesday Nite at the Lab
  Harnessing Microbes in Food Kathleen Glass of the UW Food Research Institute describes research on how microbes can flavor and preserve food and add nutrients while impeding food-borne pathogens. 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. 7 p.m. Information: 265-2420, zinnen@biotech.wisc.edu
Oct. 16
- Newborn Screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) Mei Baker will provide an overview of SCID (sometimes known as "Bubble Boy Disease") and discuss the use of real-time PCR to identify babies with the disorder, as well as the application of this technology for screening testing in a high-throughput newborn screening laboratory. Stovall Building (Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene). Noon-1 p.m. Information: 265-2529, jan@mail.slh.wisc.edu
- METC Graduate Seminar
  Identification and Characterization of Xylose Transporters in P. Stipitis JuYun Bae, METC PhD Candidate Defense Seminar, Department of Bacteriology. 133 Service Memorial Institute. 4-5 p.m. Information: 263-4580, emstevens@wisc.edu
- Center for Neuroscience Lecture Gary Bassell, Emory University, gives a talk titled "mRNA Traffic, Local Translation and Fragile x Syndrome." Cosponsored by the Department of Anatomy. 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. 4 p.m. Information: 262-4932, karis@wisc.edu
- 14th Annual Fall Ecology Symposium Join ecologists at UW-Madison for this two-day symposium. On Thursday, David Tilman, University of Minnesota, will present a lecture titled "Solving the Food vs Fuel vs Environment Dilemma." On Friday, UW-Madison faculty present ecology-focused research in their fields. Tilman concludes with a lecture titled "Competition, Speciation and Invasion: The Universal Competitive Tradeoff Hypothesis of Biodiversity." Visit the Nelson Institute Web site for for a full schedule. 145 Birge Hall. 7 p.m. Information: meg@mailplus.wisc.edu
Oct. 17
- Rheology Research Center: Mohs Lecture by Placon
  Solvent-Responsive Polymers and Colloids Victor Breedveld, Georgia Institute of Technology. 1800 Engineering Hall. Noon-1 p.m. Information: 262-7473, giacomin@wisc.edu
- 14th Annual Fall Ecology Symposium
  Lectures by David Tilman (U. Minnesota) and UW-Madison Faculty Join ecologists at UW-Madison for this two-day symposium. On Thursday, David Tilman, University of Minnesota, will present a lecture titled "Solving the Food vs Fuel vs Environment Dilemma." On Friday, UW-Madison faculty present ecology-focused research in their fields. Tilman concludes with a lecture titled "Competition, Speciation and Invasion: The Universal Competitive Tradeoff Hypothesis of Biodiversity." Visit the Nelson Institute Web site for for a full schedule. Auditorium (425 Henry Mall), Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. 1-4 p.m. Information: meg@mailplus.wisc.edu
- Yi-Fu Tuan Lecture Series
  The Good Inherit the Earth Yi-Fu Tuan, geography department. 180 Science Hall. 3:30 p.m. Information: 262-2138, shjansen@wisc.edu
- Seminars in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  A Female Hormone in a Male Body: Estrogen Action in the Prostate William A. Ricke, University of Rochester. 2006 Rennebohm Hall. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Information: 890-2150, pcmarker@pharmacy.wisc.edu
- Party With the Stars
  Star Gazing at the UW Space Place Find out what interesting sights are visible in the night sky. Following the presentation, refreshments will be served. Then from 8-9 p.m. use telescopes on the rooftop deck to view the stars and other interesting objects in the night sky (weather permitting). All ages are welcome. 2300 S. Park Street. 7-9 p.m. Information: 262-4779, kay@astro.wisc.edu
Oct. 18
- Arboretum Volunteer Workday
  Grady Tract Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-5214, mlfarrior@uwarb.wisc.edu
- Arboretum Class
  All About Owls Look, listen, and learn about the fascinating world of owls. This class includes a slide show, owl "music" and stories. Registration is required. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Cost: $13.50 general, $12 members of Friends of the Arboretum. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Oct. 19
- Arboretum Walk
  Fall Color Join the Arboretum naturalist for an exploration of the restored maple woodlands near the Visitor Center. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
- Arboretum Special Event
  Badger Trolley Tour Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum's history and purpose. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Oct. 22
- Wednesday Nite at the Lab
  How Cucumber Mitochondria Break All the Rules: They're Few, They're Huge and They're Paternally Inherited Mike Have, Department of Horticulture, describes how cucumber mitochondria contrast remarkably from those found in almost all other organisms, and the implications for using mitochondria in breeding improved lines of cukes. 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. 7 p.m. Information: 265-2420, zinnen@biotech.wisc.edu
Oct. 25
- Arboretum Volunteer Workday
  Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-5214, mlfarrior@uwarb.wisc.edu
Oct. 26
- Arboretum Walk
  Tour of the Lost City While Arboretum tours always visit this area around Halloween, there is really nothing spooky about this abandoned dream of a "Venice of the North." Learn more about this failed 1920s residential area and how understanding the land can be important for proper development. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
- Arboretum Special Event
  Badger Trolley Tour Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum's history and purpose. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Oct. 29
- Wednesday Nite at the Lab
  A Poet's-Eye View of the Genome Scott Topper of the Genome Center shares his metaphors of the genome from his point of view as a poet and former English teacher, and describes his current research probing the workings of the genome of yeast. 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. 7 p.m. Information: 265-2420, zinnen@biotech.wisc.edu
Oct. 30
- Science and Technology Studies Brownbag Series
  Political Economy of American Medical Research: The National Institutes of Health in the Post World War II Period Sejal Patel, a Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholar from2007–09, is tracing how early and influential investigations guided the ways later investigators entering the field of coronary heart disease research designed their studies, selected their populations, interpreted their findings and recommended policy. 8108 Sewell Social Sciences. Noon-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
Nov. 1
- Arboretum Volunteer Workday
  Wingra Oak Savanna Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Wingra Oak Savanna. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-5214, mlfarrior@uwarb.wisc.edu
Nov. 8
- Arboretum Volunteer Workday
  Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-5214, mlfarrior@uwarb.wisc.edu
- Arboretum Earth Partnership for Families
  Ingenious Seeds On the Move Fall harvest is the perfect time to investigate one of the most important missions of the plant world: seed dispersal. In Curtis Prairie, the oldest restored prairie in the world, go on a scavenger hunt and collect prairie seed. Dress for the weather. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
- Arboretum Night Walk
  Stars and Night Sounds The waxing moon will be about 78 percent full, lighting the way for this night walk. It's a good time to look for stars, if the sky is clear, and listen for night animal activity. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Nov. 9
- Arboretum Walk
  Glacial Geology The Arboretum has many features that illustrate the glacial geology of the Madison area. Explore the drumlins, moraines, erratics and glacial lake beds that are visible here. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
- Arboretum Family Walk
  Preparing for Winter Animals and plants that live here need to prepare for winter long before the first snow flies. This short walk introduces young people to how plants and animals cope with the cold. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Nov. 13
- Science and Technology Studies Brownbag Series
  Liber-ation: The Technology of the Book and Parisian University Medicine in the Middle Ages Presenter, Medical History, Rehabilitation Medicine, History of Science and Pediatrics, will discuss how physicians began to apply literate technology to manipulating the medieval medical marketplace, particularly as they related to medieval pharmacology. 8108 Sewell Social Sciences. Noon-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
- Holtz Center Visiting Speaker Alberto Cambrosio
  A Collective Turn in Biomedicine: New Configurations of Practice and New Forms of Objectivity in the Era of Genomics Visting speaker Alberto Cambrosio, McGill University, will give a public lecture on regulatory objectivity in biomedicine. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 4-5 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
Nov. 14
- Science and Technology Studies Brownbag Series
  A Conversation With Visiting Speaker Alberto Cambrosio This session is a graduate student brownbag discussion with Alberto Cambrosio, who will also be giving a lecture Thursday , Nov. 13. 8108 Sewell Social Sciences. Noon-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
Nov. 15
- Arboretum Volunteer Workday
  Grady Tract Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-5214, mlfarrior@uwarb.wisc.edu
Nov. 16
- Arboretum Walk
  Thinking Like an Arboretum Aldo Leopold's essay "Thinking Like a Mountain" is the basis for this tour about the relationship between predators and prey and the diversity of ecosystems. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Nov. 20
- Friends of the Arboretum Event
  American Wildlife Art This luncheon lecture program is presented by David Wagner. Registration is required; contact Sara Minkoff at 263-7760 or friends@uwarboretum.org. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Nov. 22
- Arboretum Volunteer Workday
  Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-5214, mlfarrior@uwarb.wisc.edu
Nov. 23
- Arboretum Walk
  Sampler Join the naturalist and see what is going on in the restored woodlands, wetlands and prairies near the Visitor Center. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Nov. 30
- Arboretum Walk
  Winter Woods Most deciduous trees have dropped their leaves, so it's a good time to see tree forms and the birds and animals that live in them year round. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org
Dec. 4
- Science and Technology Studies Brownbag Series
  The School Laboratory as Epistemological Hybrid: Dynamic Biology and American High Schools in the 1960s John Rudolph, Curriculum & Instruction, will talk about science education in the United States in the wake of the Soviet launch of Sputnik. 8108 Sewell Social Sciences. Noon-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
Dec. 6
- Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri
  39th Annual Holiday Lecture by Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri The sights and sounds of science come alive in this 39th anniversary holiday presentation by renowned science communicator and Shakhashiri of the chemistry department. He shares the excitement of science with flashing liquids, floating bubbles, sparks and smoke. Special guests lend a hand in creating spectacular colors and amazing effects. Dazzling demonstrations entertain and educate as you see science in action. 1351 Chemistry. 1 p.m. Cost: Free, but tickets required for admission; see the Science Is Fun Web site for ticket information. Information: 262-9189, scifun@chem.wisc.edu
- Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri
  39th Annual Holiday Lecture by Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri The sights and sounds of science come alive in this 39th anniversary holiday presentation by renowned science communicator and Shakhashiri of the chemistry department. He shares the excitement of science with flashing liquids, floating bubbles, sparks and smoke. Special guests lend a hand in creating spectacular colors and amazing effects. Dazzling demonstrations entertain and educate as you see science in action. 1351 Chemistry. 4 p.m. Cost: Free, but tickets required for admission; see the Science Is Fun Web site for ticket information. Information: 262-9189, scifun@chem.wisc.edu
Dec. 7
- Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri
  39th Annual Holiday Lecture by Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Free, but tickets required for admission; see the Science Is Fun Web site for ticket information 1351 Chemistry. 1 p.m. Cost: Free, but tickets required for admission; see the Science Is Fun Web site for ticket information. Information: 262-9189, scifun@chem.wisc.edu
- Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri
  39th Annual Holiday Lecture by Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Free, but tickets required for admission; see the Science Is Fun Web site for ticket information 1351 Chemistry. 4 p.m. Cost: Free, but tickets required for admission; see the Science Is Fun Web site for ticket information. Information: 262-9189, scifun@chem.wisc.edu
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