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Architecture, urban planning discussed in a town-and-gown context
May 27, 2009How the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the city of Milwaukee cooperate on urban planning and architectural issues will be the focus of a brown-bag session at Madison's Overture Center on Tuesday, June 2.
Community engagement moves World Dance Alliance Assembly
May 26, 2009Madison, Wis., will become the world's dance hot spot May 28-31 when the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program hosts the World Dance Alliance-Americas (WDAA) General Assembly.
Provost candidates to make presentations
May 22, 2009The three candidates for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs will each make presentations in coming days on the challenges and opportunities that confront UW–Madison.
Dig into Wisconsin’s turfgrass industry on May 30
May 21, 2009Love your lawn? Join University of Wisconsin–Madison experts on Saturday, May 30, for a free, family friendly day of discovery about the turf and lawn industry.
WAA brings Badger fans to Hawaii for two athletic tours
May 20, 2009The Wisconsin Badgers are preparing to hit the beaches of Hawaii in two separate waves, and fans can follow the men's basketball team and football team as part of official Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) athletic tours.
Graaskamp Center announces conference on housing outlook, path to recovery
May 20, 2009The Wisconsin School of Business Graaskamp Center for Real Estate has announced a conference titled "Housing Outlook 2010: Continued Crisis or Recovery?" to be held from 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the Fluno Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Lasker stamp-unveiling ceremony set for May 19
May 18, 2009Madison postmaster Paul Nistler and School of Medicine and Public Health dean Robert Golden will be among those unveiling a new stamp honoring Mary Woodard Lasker during a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) building at 1111 Highland Ave.
Graduates: Stay connected with UW–Madison on Facebook and Twitter
May 15, 2009Graduates: Stay connected with your university — become a fan of UW–Madison on Facebook and upload photos of your favorite commencement moments. Or follow us on Twitter and tweet about your commencement weekend experiences by using the hashtag #uwgrad in your tweets.
UW-Madison alumni invited for Big Ten career-change networking in New York
May 13, 2009The Wisconsin Alumni Association and its Big Ten partners are offering an edge to alumni who are job hunting or considering a career move in the lackluster economy.
Annual symposium focuses on student learning, new ideas
May 13, 2009Faculty and staff dedicate the entire year to teaching eager students, but on May 20–22, they will gather to teach other teachers.
Canceled: Film documents African American experience on campus
May 12, 2009A student-produced documentary film, "Like Touching A Hot Stove," which provides a window into student life for African Americans at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 12.
Recycling locations available as students move out
May 11, 2009Overflowing Dumpsters could become a thing of the past this year when approximately 6,800 University of Wisconsin–Madison students move out of their university residence halls through May 17.
Cyclists pedal for pledges to support UW School for Beginning Farmers
May 11, 2009Friends of the Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers (WSBDF) will be pedaling for pledges when they wheel out of Dane County's Lake Farm Park on Friday, June 12, for the sixth annual Ride to Farm.
Thoreau Elementary students to demonstrate importance of literacy through song
May 8, 2009More than 200 Madison Metropolitan School District students will come together on Monday, May 11, to share what they have learned from a literacy program that stresses self-esteem through music.
Fashion design students put on the glitz
May 6, 2009Madison will get its own version of “Project Runway” at the School of Human Ecology’s student fashion show to be held Saturday, May 9, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive.
Dean of students office to hold memorial
May 6, 2009The Offices of the Dean of Students will remember UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2008-09 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Carillon Tower.
Wisconsin Singers seeks new talent for 2009-10
May 6, 2009The Wisconsin Singers will hold auditions for 2009-10 on Sunday, May 17, and Sunday, May 24. Auditions are open to students of any major.
UHS to offer ‘pet therapy,’ other stress-reduction services
May 4, 2009As University of Wisconsin–Madison students hit the libraries to prepare for final exams, research papers and presentations, the University Health Services (UHS) "Counseling Canines" are headed back to Library Mall for the annual Pet Therapy study break.
Baseball commissioner to speak at spring commencement
May 4, 2009Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig will deliver the charge to the graduates at each of the four University of Wisconsin–Madison spring commencement undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St.
Planet Trek offers chance to bike or walk through scaled-down solar system
May 1, 2009Dane County residents have a new way to appreciate the solar system, thanks to Planet Trek Dane County, which offers pedestrians and bikers a chance to discover the 11 biggest objects in the solar system at the correct scale of size and distance.