Society & Culture News from the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Meet Sawyer Getschman, student speaker for Winter 2024 Commencement

December 2, 2024

During her youth, Getschman attended seven schools in four countries on three continents — including six years in Japan.

‘Top Chef’ standout will whip up a speech for UW’s winter commencement

October 29, 2024

Dan Jacobs is the head chef and co-owner of acclaimed Milwaukee restaurants EsterEv, a globally inspired tasting menu concept, and Dandan, a modern Chinese American concept with Midwest sensibility.

An up-close look at climate coverage

October 23, 2024

Great Lakes Climate Solutions reporter Isabelle “Izzy” Ross visited journalism classes, met with experts in clean energy and learned about Madison’s (and arguably the world’s) most studied lake, Lake Mendota.

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Folk Ball 2025

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UW Cinematheque - Special Presentations

The Fall | US, South Africa, India | 2006 | DCP | 119 min. Director: Tarsem

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WUD Film Presents: Dune: Part Two (2024) [OCAP]

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Folk Ball 2025

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WUD Film Presents: Dune: Part Two (2024)

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UW Cinematheque - Special Presentations

Slap Shot | US | 1977 | 35mm | 122 min. Director: George Roy Hill

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