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Many resources are available on campus to help students deal with emotional and academic problems that may arise in their lives.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins with candlelight vigil
"Honoring the Strength of Survivors" is the theme of a candlelight vigil at 6 tonight, Thursday, April 1, on Library Mall that will begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month on the UW–Madison campus.
UW-Madison event offers taste of world languages
UW-Madison will give high school students and teachers from across the state a sample from the more than 60 languages taught on campus at special event on Tuesday, April 13.
U.S. News unveils rankings of graduate programs
Several UW–Madison graduate programs have received high rankings in the 2004 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools," which hits newsstands on Monday.
Lakeshore path ready for improvements
The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path, a favorite spot on campus, will get a facelift this spring to improve safety, maintain accessibility, and prevent flooding and erosion.
Undergraduate Symposium presents achievements
From research on pinwheel-shaped galaxies to a study of landscape change in an Iowa County watershed, the Undergraduate Symposium on Thursday, April 15, will spotlight the creative work of UW–Madison students in the arts, sciences and service learning projects.
Looking for signs of spring
Since spring began March 20, temperatures have soared into the upper 60s, the ice has melted from Lake Mendota and much has sprung to life -- including people, plants and wildlife.
Countdown to Commencement prepares UW grads for real world
Students at UW–Madison will prepare for commencement and life after college at Countdown to Commencement, a special two-day event for all graduating seniors on Wednesday, April 7, at Tripp Commons in the Memorial Union and Thursday, April 8, at Union South. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.
Public invited to tour labyrinth
A one-day labyrinth created by a UW–Madison graduate student will give walkers literal and figurative space to reflect on Friday, April 2.
Statement from Provost Peter Spear on finding of Audrey Seiler
“On behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, I want to express our profound relief and joy at the news that Audrey Ruth Seiler…
Frederick W. Miller estate endows UW Law School
A gift of more than $7 million to create an endowed deanship at the Law School at UW–Madison - a first for the university - was provided in the estate of Frederick W. Miller, former president and publisher of The Capital Times, officials announced Tuesday.
New storage method amplifies cells available for science
The work promises to greatly amplify the number of cells that survive their enforced hibernation, that remain undifferentiated and that are more readily available for research. What's more, with more survivors, genetic variability becomes less of an issue.
Web site tracks spending on legislative elections
To assist policy-makers and social scientists, a project on the UW–Madison campus is providing difficult-to-obtain information and research on the impact of some campaign finance laws.
Hong: Vote online in ASM elections
UW-Madison Dean of Students Luoluo Hong is encouraging students to get involved in shared governance by voting in this week's Associated Students of Madison (ASM) spring elections.
Almanac
Why Files nominated for Pixie The Why Files, a science Web magazine produced at UW–Madison, has been nominated for a Pixie Award “honoring…
3 finalists named to head cross-college biology
Three finalists have been named as candidates to direct the Institute for Cross-College Biology Education, an organization formed last November to serve as an umbrella for undergraduate biology programs and majors that span more than one school or college.
Hands-on intro to Japanese arts
Artists from Wisconsin's Japanese sister state will offer a free, interactive afternoon of traditional Japanese art at UW–Madison on Friday, April 2. Participants can explore puppets, dance, paper arts, music, martial arts and more.
Puerto Rican Heritage Month
The Puerto Rican, Latina/o and multicultural experience will be portrayed through art and poetry in “Reinventing Our Roots, Rededicando Nuestras Raices,” an exhibition through…
Mexican cultures and music
Cultural revelations embedded in the music of Tierra Caliente, the Huasteca and other regions of Mexico will be explored on Tuesday, April 6, by…
‘Tonight Show’ drummer, country fiddler in anniversary concert
A veteran of the Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Bassie bands will help the Varsity Band celebrate its 30th anniversary Thursday-Saturday, April 15-17.