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George Takei to lecture on equality
Actor and political activist George Takei will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, April 18 to talk about coming out publicly and how his experiences as a Japanese American have shaped his views on equality.
Educators strive to retain science students with disabilities
A consortium of educators is working to increase the number of students with disabilities entering and remaining in science fields.
Series of talks to examine culture, conflict in Iraq
The Division of International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announces a series of talks, "Three Perspectives on Iraq, Three Years Later," to be held at UW–Madison on Monday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 18.
‘Safer Spaces’ addresses hate crimes, campus climate
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched a multifaceted effort designed to combat hate crime and promote a more welcoming climate for its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.
French House gathers campus, city community together à table
The French House, the nation's oldest residential language immersion community, was founded in 1918 and began opening its doors to the campus and the public for weekly lunches and dinner shortly thereafter. Director Andrew Irving warns that there is but one restriction on these soirees: You must speak French.
UW-Madison awarded grant for adult student scholarships
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded a gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco to provide scholarships for up to 10 adults who are returning to college to complete their first bachelor's degrees.
Men and women unite to end sexual violence
Every April, victim advocates, campus activists, educators, and community officials unite to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month with rallies, speak-outs, public displays, and educational forums.
USC professor to give Hilldale Lecture
Laura Pulido, a faculty member at the University of Southern California, will present this year's Hilldale Lecture for the Social Studies Division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her talk, "Race, Regions and the Black/White Binary: Latinos in the New South," is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, in the auditorium at the State Historical Society, 816 State St. A reception will follow the lecture.
Department to celebrate golden anniversary with new scholarship
The department of Hebrew and Semitic studies
‘Science Expeditions’ offers public a fun spin on university science
On April 1, during the UW–Madison Science Expeditions, people can discover for themselves just how fundamental science can be at the free annual open house, which takes place from 1-4 p.m. at the Engineering Centers Building and Engineering Hall.
UW-Madison reaffirms commitment to licensing proposal
UW-Madison has reaffirmed its commitment to a proposal by the Workers' Rights Consortium (WRC) and United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) to improve the working conditions of apparel workers around the world.
‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 5–6
May 2006 graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending UW–Madison's "Countdown to Commencement." This one-stop-shop opportunity will take place in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 5; and in Room 240, Union South on Thursday, April 6.
World Cinema Day showcases influential Chinese film
Wisconsin high school students and their teachers from across the state will have the opportunity to see an award-winning Chinese film when they participate in UW–Madison's World Cinema Day on Friday, March 31.
Friends offer 15,000 books at used book sale
Wisconsin's largest used book sale, featuring more than 15,000 books on nearly any subject, returns March 22-25 to benefit the Friends of the UW–Madison Library.