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Public invited to reading of play about female astronomer
The public is invited to a free reading of "Comet Hunter," a new play about the life and career of a female astronomer who helped shape the modern history of her field. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 3, on the UW–Madison campus.
Plans in place for week of classes
Students should still plan to attend class and faculty and staff should plan to teach and work as they normally would in the event of a Teaching Assistants' Association work stoppage, says Provost Peter Spear.
Campus honors faculty for excellence in teaching
The following classroom masters across campus with have been honored with annual awards for teaching excellence.
Statement from Chancellor Wiley and Provost Spear regarding TAA situation
“As you may already know, University of Wisconsin–Madison teaching assistants have voted to hold a job action next week if a settlement is not…
Study disputes wisdom, need of tax-limit amendment
A plan to use the state constitution to limit government spending could seriously undermine Wisconsin's economy and quality of life, according to a researcher at UW–Madison.
‘West Wing’ actor to speak at commencement
Bradley Whitford, a Wisconsin native and recipient of an Emmy Award for his role on NBC's "The West Wing," will address graduates at UW–Madison during this spring's commencement weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 14-16.
All-Campus Party 2004 celebrates end of academic year at UW
Students will know that spring is here and the semester is winding down when the All-Campus Party 2004 gets under way at UW–Madison.
Anthropology students survey cars, draw conclusions
We all do it. We make judgments about others based upon their clothes, hair style, body shape, piercings or other manifestations of appearance.
UW-Madison wins Beckman Scholars award
UW-Madison is one of only thirteen U.S. colleges and universities selected by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation for its prestigious Scholars Program.
Bye-Bye Bio 101: Teach science the way you do science
A group of persistent reformers is raising scientists' awareness of successful approaches to science teaching and providing them with tools to implement those strategies in their own classrooms and institutions.
Archaeologist tackles mysteries of Troy
William Aylward, assistant professor of classics, has just returned from Turkey where he had been showing a crew from cable television's Discovery Channel the fine points of what might or might not be Homer's fabled Troy.
Planning, experience get opera from page to stage
Act 1, Scene I Anywhere from four months to a full year before opening night, the cast and crew of…
Student journalists to attend College Media Day
More than 80 student journalists from 15 private and public colleges and universities from around Wisconsin will gather in Madison on Friday, April 23, to learn about writing reviews and pop culture articles, reporting on higher education issues and participating in a news conference.
State, UW–Madison continue negotiations with TAs
The Office of State Employee Relations and UW–Madison continue to negotiate with the Teaching Assistants' Association in hopes of reaching a new contract deal.
Administrators to appear on WSUM
Chancellor John Wiley and Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell will take calls from students on WSUM-FM 91.7 from 4-5 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 21.
Students map inventive business plans in contest
Thirty-eight students at UW–Madison who have devised business plans for products - ranging from lighted ice in hockey rinks to alternative energy systems - will face off in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition on Friday, April 23.
Student Shadow Day slated for April 23
High school students from around the state will get their first taste of UW–Madison on Friday, April 23, as part of the second annual Student Shadow Day.
Meet Your Reps Night is Wednesday
The Associated Students of Madison (ASM), in cooperation with the UW–Madison Chancellor's Office, will host the first "Meet your Representatives Night."
Eminent alumni to be honored May 7
The awards program will take place at the Wisconsin Union Theater and is part of Alumni Weekend festivities.
Zoologist elected to National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences announced today (April 20) the election of 72 new members, including Monica Turner, a UW–Madison zoology professor.