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Affirmative action debate moved to Union South to accommodate interest

September 13, 2011

The location of a debate scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 13) focusing on affirmative action and higher education has been moved due to anticipated heavy interest in the topic.

Family Photo Day benefits campus child care

September 13, 2011

Family Photo Day has been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 2, by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources.

Go Big Read launches third year of common-reading program

September 13, 2011

"Enrique's Journey" is the selection for this year's Go Big Read, and discussions and events related to the book will be held all year.

UW–Madison remembers Sept. 11 attacks 10 years later

September 9, 2011

Nearly 10 years ago, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community members hungry for a connection to the devastation on the East Coast packed Library Mall in the heart of campus for a vigil to commemorate the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Badgerville fires up football fans

September 8, 2011

A new Badger football season has arrived along with an exciting new pregame attraction – Badgerville, the all-new official tailgate of Wisconsin Athletics.

‘Resentment on Main Street’ begins 2011 University Roundtable fall series

September 6, 2011

What does the rest of Wisconsin think of public employees? Political scientist Kathy Cramer Walsh travels the state to bring us the view from beyond…

Badger Bash a blast at Union South

September 2, 2011

The Badger Bash is back at Union South.

Federal judge to deliver UW Law School’s Kastenmeier Lecture

September 2, 2011

U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb will deliver the University of Wisconsin Law School's annual Robert W. Kastenmeier Lecture on Friday, Sept. 16.

New students at convocation express enthusiasm, Badger pride

September 1, 2011

Interim Chancellor David Ward’s voice resonated through the Kohl Center today (Sept. 1) as he officially welcomed new students to campus at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students.

UW Law School to host lecture on Gulf of Mexico oil spill

September 1, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate will return to campus to talk about her work investigating last year's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

‘Saturday Science at Discovery’ explores science at the South Pole

September 1, 2011

This month, "Saturday Science at Discovery" invites the public to "be cool and go polar" with a bilingual learning journey focused on the extreme science of the South Pole.

Multicultural Student Center to host annual celebration

August 31, 2011

On Friday, Sept. 2, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will sponsor the 30th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception celebration.

Zimmermann run/walk planned for Sept. 17

August 31, 2011

A fundraising run for the Madison Crime Stoppers reward fund in memory of Brittany Zimmermann will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17. Early registration is now under way.

Students: Charge your smartphones and prepare to #FindUW

August 30, 2011

Students are invited to participate in #FindUW, a social-media scavenger hunt, starting Aug. 31.

Convocation to welcome new students, celebrate legacy

August 30, 2011

On Thursday, Sept. 1, University of Wisconsin–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward will welcome first-year and transfer students to the university at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students.

Wisconsin Science Festival highlights connection between science, art

August 25, 2011

What happens when you mix one part Aldo Leopold, another part Frank Lloyd Wright and add a pinch of Indiana Jones? Anyone can find out with a visit to the first Wisconsin Science Festival, an educational and fun-filled exploration of science and art taking stage across several sites in Madison from Sept. 22-25.

State Fair turns cardinal and white for UW–Madison Day

August 11, 2011

Forget cream puffs and the Midway. The Wisconsin State Fair’s main attraction Wednesday was Braveheart the dog.

Groups partner to reduce waste during August move-out

August 9, 2011

In collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul and Dumpster Diving Revolution, Student United Way has designated numerous areas for University of Wisconsin–Madison students moving in and out of apartments to donate unwanted items to local community organizations.

Urban Horticulture Field Day makes green thumbs greener

August 9, 2011

Urban Horticulture Field Day, set for Saturday, Aug. 20, offers a free, fun and varied program aimed at spreading knowledge about gardening and produce.

UW-Madison to celebrate 2011-12 as Year of the Wisconsin Idea

August 8, 2011

The Wisconsin Idea – UW–Madison longstanding commitment to providing service to the families, businesses and communities of Wisconsin and beyond — will be celebrated for the next 12 months as the university observes the Year of the Wisconsin Idea.