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Put safety first this Halloween

October 25, 2010

Madison’s Freakfest is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 30, and the Division of Student Life is wishing students a safe and happy Halloween.

Peace of mind closes health gap for less educated

October 25, 2010

Psychological well-being is powerful enough to counteract the pull of socioeconomic status on the long-term health of the disadvantaged, according to a study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Wildlife health-reporting tools may help prevent human illness

October 25, 2010

Two new tools that enable the public to report sick or dead wild animals could also lead to the detection and containment of wildlife disease outbreaks that may pose a health risk to people.

Madison kids invited to trick or treat with campus Greeks

October 25, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks," an opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Go Big Read author speaks tonight at Kohl Center

October 25, 2010

Rebecca Skloot, author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," the University of Wisconsin–Madison's selection for its common-reading program, Go Big Read, will speak tonight (Oct. 25) at the Kohl Center.

UW-Madison’s diversity leader wins award

October 22, 2010

The NAACP Madison Branch has awarded its annual W.E.B. DuBois Community Advocacy Award to Damon Williams, vice provost for diversity and climate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

‘Upswing’ dance faculty concert set for Nov. 19-20

October 22, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Dance Department is celebrating its new status as a department during the campus's Year of the Arts with a two-night fall faculty concert, "Upswing," at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St.

Officials update campus-area road projects

October 22, 2010

The summer construction season on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is finally drawing to a close after more than five months of traffic detours and delays. The work on several major utility projects began in mid-May following spring commencement weekend.

Chancellor Martin forms new student leader panel

October 22, 2010

The Chancellor’s Panel of Student Leaders met for the first time on Oct. 20 in an effort to maintain strong communications between Chancellor Biddy Martin,…

New system to track human resources services by mid-2011

October 22, 2010

A new state-of-the-art system for administering pay and benefits stands to fundamentally improve how faculty and staff receive human resource services.

Entrepreneur translates research into health solutions

October 21, 2010

David Beebe’s quest is innovation, both in the laboratory and the marketplace. David Beebe, an electrical engineer turned cancer researcher, says the…

UW law, business schools rate among Princeton Review’s best

October 21, 2010

The University of Wisconsin’s law and business schools were included among the nation’s best programs in Princeton Review’s annual guidebooks, with the Wisconsin School of…

Recent sightings: ‘Stop the Silence’ vigil

October 21, 2010

More than 100 participants hold glow-light sticks during a nighttime vigil on Library Mall on Oct. 20, 2010. The event was part of “…

New visitor guide spotlights campus

October 21, 2010

A lively new publication that allows visitors to UW–Madison to navigate and discover more about the lakeside campus is available through Visitor and Information Programs

UW-Madison “checks in” to Foursquare presence

October 20, 2010

Who's the mayor of UW–Madison? Biddy Martin? Bret Bielema? Bucky? Barry? Actually, it could be you.

Medical journalist on campus in November

October 20, 2010

Ivan Oransky, executive editor of Reuters Health, will be on campus the first week of November as biomedical writer in residence.

University Theatre presents ‘Valparaiso’

October 20, 2010

America is a culture obsessed with reality television, where every average Joe has potential for instantaneous stardom. See how sudden fame can overtake someone in “Valparaiso,” by Don DeLillo, opening Friday, Oct. 22, in the Mitchell Theatre at the University Theatre.

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Campus news Latest News

Put safety first this Halloween

Peace of mind closes health gap for less educated

Wildlife health-reporting tools may help prevent human illness

Madison kids invited to trick or treat with campus Greeks

Go Big Read author speaks tonight at Kohl Center

UW-Madison’s diversity leader wins award

‘Upswing’ dance faculty concert set for Nov. 19-20

Officials update campus-area road projects

Chancellor Martin forms new student leader panel

New system to track human resources services by mid-2011

Entrepreneur translates research into health solutions

UW law, business schools rate among Princeton Review’s best

Recent sightings: ‘Stop the Silence’ vigil

New visitor guide spotlights campus

UW-Madison “checks in” to Foursquare presence

Medical journalist on campus in November

University Theatre presents ‘Valparaiso’

Percussionist returns to alma mater with a Danish beat

UW leads with new captioning, transcription services for learners

2010 Scott Kloeck-Jenson fellows honored