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Morgridge Institute presents panel on H5N1 influenza research

May 30, 2012

The Morgridge Institute for Research will launch its Ethics@Discovery program on Thursday, May 31, at 2 p.m. with “Campus Conversation: Biomedical Research and National Security—Learning from the H5N1 Influenza Story.”

Conference invites treatment providers to rethink their business model

May 18, 2012

NIATx, a learning collaborative based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) are teaming up in New Orleans, June 19-22, for their fifth annual joint conference.

Share the Moment through social media during commencement weekend

May 17, 2012

Commencement is one of the most joyous times in the life of UW–Madison students and parents.

Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work

May 17, 2012

Thousands of graduating students will make their way across the commencement stage this weekend, posing for photos, hearing the hoots from family members high up in the Kohl Center seats and beaming with pride.

Four HR Design teams offer draft recommendations, more engagement sessions set

May 16, 2012

HR Design teams are looking for feedback on a new round of draft recommendations to develop a new, more effective personnel system for UW–Madison.

New UW–Madison graduates have compelling stories

May 15, 2012

Every UW–Madison graduate has a story. Here are eight stories of students who will receive their degrees at commencement ceremonies May 18-20 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social is May 15

May 15, 2012

All university employees are invited and encouraged to attend the annual Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill.

Radiothon raises $528,507 for sick kids

May 14, 2012

The three-day, 39-hour radio broadcast hosted by Tracy Dixon and Mike Heller of Clear Channel Radio station 96.3 Star Country ended Friday night with the announcement of the grand total.

15th annual Jazzin’ benefit supports campus child care

May 10, 2012

The campus community is invited to enjoy an evening of great jazz music while supporting campus early childhood care and educational programs for children at UW–Madison. Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform at the 15th annual Jazzin’ benefit from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, in the Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon St.

Wisconsin Union Theater celebrates history on eve of renovations

May 10, 2012

As the Wisconsin Union Theater closes for a two-year renovation, staffers are opening doors to the public in two farewell events.

DARE celebrates completion at ‘shindy’

May 8, 2012

It was a whoopensocker of a night at the Madison Club last Friday, where the people behind the Dictionary of American Regional English, as well as friends of the project, came together to celebrate its completion.

UW-Madison to receive class gift honoring the Wisconsin Idea

May 7, 2012

UW-Madison's long tradition of service to the state is being celebrated with a new plaque honoring the Wisconsin Idea, a gift from the Class of 2012 that will be dedicated by class officers and university officials on Wednesday, May 9.

Two honored with McDowell Alumni Achievement Awards

May 7, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will name John Francis and Kabzuag Vaj as the 2012 honorees of the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award at this year's Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Celebration.

Native Plant Sale welcomes spring

May 4, 2012

International urban movement conference returns to Madison

May 4, 2012

Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

HR Design sets more campus engagement sessions in May

May 3, 2012

The campus community will get a chance to learn more and share ideas about the HR Design project at several events scheduled for this month.

Native American student organization hosts annual spring pow-wow

May 2, 2012

Wunk Sheek, a Native American student organization at UW–Madison, will welcome the campus community and the general public to the 29th annual Wunk Sheek Spring Pow-Wow on Saturday, May 5.

Berquam: If you attend Mifflin, be safe, smart

May 2, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is hoping students decide to skip the Mifflin Street block party this weekend. But if they do attend, she's suggesting they listen closely to public safety officials and remember that dangerous behavior can have long-lasting consequences.

Bartz to address graduates at spring commencement

May 1, 2012

Carol Bartz, the former CEO and president of Autodesk and Yahoo!, is returning to her alma mater to deliver the charge to the graduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's four commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 at the Kohl Center.

Dogs at the UW to visit eight campus locations May 1-15

May 1, 2012

It won’t be long before final exams, commencement, and the end of the spring semester, and it can be a very stressful time for students.