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School of Education dean finalists announced
The names of three finalists for dean of the School of Education were presented this week to Chancellor John D. Wiley by a 17-member search and screen committee. Read More
Witness to horror in Rwanda brings lessons to the classroom
Through the efforts of Aloys Habimana, a group more than 25 students received a first-hand view of how genocide occurs, lessons that can be learned from tragedy and how justice can play a role in healing. Read More
UW-Madison Journalism School marks centennial year
Meeting in Bascom Hall's south wing in 1905, about 30 students in Professor Willard Bleyer's English 19a class were the first of thousands to hone their craft as journalists and communicators Read More
Journalism Centennial events set for April 29-30
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Centennial Weekend on April 29-30 will feature a number of events aimed at examining contemporary communications issues Read More
UW-Madison American Indian students sponsor spring pow wow
"Pow-Wows are about celebrating culture and about having fun," says David O'Connor, one of the organizers of the annual Spring Pow-Wow Read More
Ecologist plays critical role in first global ecosystem study
Up to 60 percent of "ecosystem services" that support life on earth, such as food, water and climate regulation, are crumbling at an unsustainable rate, members of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) project report here today (March 30) Read More
Photo exhibition:’Land and Sky’
An exhibit of black-and-white nature photographs by Madison photographer Jim Barnard is on display at the Arboretum Steinhauer Trust Gallery through April 30. Read More
International students introduce cultures through art, cuisine
Indian students at UW–Madison will provide an evening of singing, dancing and humor to acquaint faculty, staff, students and members of the general public with the culture of India. Organizers say India Night is the largest multicultural event on campus. Read More
Students render a cappella ‘Redefined’
Hits by Jimmy Buffett, Madonna and Chicago, as well as such traditional favorites as "Bring Me to Life" and "Travelin' Soldier" will be on the concert play list as Redefined, UW–Madison's co-ed student a cappella group, presents its spring concert. Read More
UW Opera presents ‘Vanessa’
In a premiere for the city of Madison, "Vanessa" finds two women obsessing over the same man in Samuel Barber's 1958 opera, presented by the University Opera at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15. Read More
Mattmiller joins University Communications
Brian Mattmiller has joined the University Communications staff as assistant director in charge of news and media relations. Read More
‘Indian Mounds of Wisconsin’ wins Steinberg Prize
"Indian Mounds of Wisconsin," authored by Robert Birmingham and Leslie Eisenberg, has won the Elizabeth A. Steinberg Prize. The annual prize is awarded by the UW Press to honor top-quality books with Wisconsin connections. Read More
Observatory Drive traffic to be limited for festival
Because there will be many additional pedestrians and school buses in the area, traffic on Observatory Drive will be limited to one-way westbound between Park and Charter streets from mid-afternoon to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 15, and from 8 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. Read More
‘U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965 at 40’ events planned
"The U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965 at 40" is a series of events bringing together prominent civil rights veterans, scholars, community members, local political figures and UW–Madison students in discussions on the contemporary situation of civil, voting, and human rights in the United States and Wisconsin. Read More
For the record
Announcements Pesticide use policy reminder In accordance with the university’s storm water permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to notify Central… Read More
American Indian students plan Spring Pow Wow
"Pow Wows are about celebrating culture and about having fun," says David O'Connor, one of the organizers of the annual Spring Pow Wow at UW–Madison. Read More
Book Smart
The Last Day of the War (Pantheon Books, 2004) Judith Claire Mitchell, assistant professor of English A fat packet of… Read More
Milestones
Honored Lawrence H. Landweber, professor emeritus in the computer sciences department, received the 2005 IEEE Award in International Communication. The award, sponsored by… Read More
An open letter on campus diversity
by John D. Wiley, Chancellor Read More
Building Commission OKs facility upgrades
Crucial upgrades to UW–Madison facilities and improvements to student health-care services and housing have won state Building Commission approval. Read More