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Groundbreaking ceremony for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery planned

April 30, 2008

Gov. Jim Doyle and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will join the UW–Madison community at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search

April 30, 2008

On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students.

Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions

April 30, 2008

When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Wisconsin graduates honored as ‘Badgers of the Year’

April 30, 2008

Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates living in communities across Wisconsin have been selected by their peers as Badgers of the Year, an honor awarded by chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Wisconsin Alumni Association awards scholarships to outstanding students

April 30, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has awarded scholarships to 16 outstanding students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in recognition of their academic excellence, overall achievement and contributions to the campus community.

Advisory: Mirisch unable to attend May 2 events

April 29, 2008

Producer Walter Mirisch regrets that, due to illness, he will be unable to attend the previously announced events scheduled for Friday, May 2.

Returning adult students honored

April 29, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor more than 30 adult students at a reception on Wednesday, April 30, with awards and scholarships that recognize their academic excellence and contributions to the community.

Stem cell pioneer Thomson elected to National Academy of Sciences

April 29, 2008

Pioneering University of Wisconsin–Madison stem cell scientist James Thomson was elected today (April 29) to the National Academy of Sciences.

Recent sightings: Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

April 29, 2008

Photos: Jeff Miller UW–Madison’s human powered vehicle team competed against teams from around the country at Sauk Prairie Airport…

UW-Madison students again rise to the entrepreneurial challenge

April 29, 2008

For the second straight year, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison flexed their entrepreneurial muscle as they turned surplus materials into new creations.

With cell as muse, art fuels scientist’s quest

April 28, 2008

For Ahna Skop, the tipping point to a career in science was a dance and a food fight.

Facility gives geology department new dimension

April 28, 2008

A geoscience visualization lab that opened last week in Weeks Hall will add a new dimension to geology research and education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Oscar-winning producer returns to campus for reception, film screening

April 28, 2008

On Friday, May 2, UW–Madison will welcome Hollywood producer Walter Mirisch back to campus with two special events.

Professor emeritus searches for ‘Human Goodness’

April 28, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Emeritus of Geography Yi-Fu Tuan will discuss his latest book, "Human Goodness" (University of Wisconsin Press), at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at University Book Store-Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd.

UW-Madison nano research mixes with art, coffee

April 28, 2008

In May, 14 striking, larger-than-life photographic prints that are both comfortingly organic and starkly abstract will enable patrons of Mother Fool's Coffeehouse in Madison to visualize a scientific world that's rarely seen outside the laboratory.

University honors distinguished undergraduates

April 28, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John Wiley will honor more than 100 of the university's most accomplished undergraduates tonight (April 28) at the Chancellor's Undergraduate Award Ceremony.

Everyone’s invited to attend UW during Day on Campus

April 28, 2008

It's a dream of many to learn on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) again this spring offers the opportunity to turn those dreams into reality for those who lived the dream years ago, or for anyone wants a campus experience.

UW historian Jeremi Suri to receive outreach excellence award

April 28, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Association has selected University of Wisconsin–Madison history professor Jeremi Suri as the 2008 recipient of the Ken and Linda Ciriacks Faculty Outreach Excellence Award.

Last chance to submit a convocation essay

April 28, 2008

Outgoing Chancellor John D. Wiley is asking students to write an essay about their lives at the university, with the winner being given the honor of addressing 5,500 new students from the floor of the Kohl Center at the Chancellor’s Convocation on Aug. 29. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 2.

Berquam: Take care of each other at Mifflin Street Block Party

April 28, 2008

The dean of students is urging students to stay safe during the Mifflin Street Block Party on Saturday, May 3.

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