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Exhibits, performances keep campus busy on break

December 10, 2008

The pace of campus life is slowing as classes wrap up for the semester, students complete projects and papers, and final exams loom. This is a wonderful opportunity to check out the exhibits you intended to see months ago, but were too busy to attend.

Centralized arts ticketing system has new phone number

December 10, 2008

The Wisconsin Union Theater and Vilas Hall box offices announce a new centralized Campus Arts Ticketing system and phone number.

Self-defense options available for students

December 9, 2008

In the wake of the murder of University of Wisconsin–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann and a string of recent campus area robberies, crime and safety issues have been of the utmost importance to students this semester.

Recent sightings: Glass act

December 8, 2008

Glass artist Yuki Wakamiya works an assortment of tools and blown air to shape a piece of molten glass during a demonstration at the…

UW-Madison students collaborate to help local families

December 4, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison students are participating in a handful of charitable activities to help families in need this winter.

First Wave ensemble premieres ‘Boomboxed’

December 2, 2008

The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) will present the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble in another original work, "Boomboxed," Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Hemsley Theatre in Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave.

Glass Lab to host open house

December 1, 2008

The UW–Madison Glass Lab will host an open house with glass-blowing demonstrations and a student glass sale Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 6-7.

UW launches food drive to support Second Harvest Foodbank

November 25, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Visitor and Information Programs (VIP) will be joining Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin in an effort to raise non-perishable food items for families in need.

Fall Faculty Concert promises innovative dance

November 19, 2008

The Dance Program’s Fall Faculty Concert is planned for Thursday, Nov. 20-Saturday, Nov. 22

UW-Madison students bring geography awareness to local schools

November 17, 2008

In celebration of Geography Awareness Week (through Nov. 22), geography and education students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have teamed up to teach geography lessons to K-5 classes in the Madison area.

WAA’s First-Year Parents’ Weekend brings $1.25 million to Madison economy

November 12, 2008

An annual influx of family members visiting students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a weekend of campus events brings approximately $1.25 million to the local economy through spending on lodging, dining, shopping and other activities.

A decade celebrating stem cells: Changing the face of medicine

November 12, 2008

The Wisconsin Academy, along with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), will host a free, two-day event on Nov. 18-19 to highlight the accomplishments of stem cell research in the state and to examine future stem cell issues.

Many events part of Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 11, 2008

The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) is a sponsor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international effort to inspire and encourage young people to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice and to celebrate America's unique culture of inventiveness.

UW-Madison, Greek community host safety forum

November 10, 2008

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special campus forum to discuss downtown safety issues in the wake of a string of recent armed robberies.

Former Monster North America president to speak about employment trends

November 6, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) welcomes former Monster North America President Steve Pogorzelski back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison next week for a series of lectures on the promising future of the job market in uncertain financial times.

Flu shot availability begins Nov. 3

November 5, 2008

The Environment, Health and Safety Department will again offer a variety of times and locations for on-campus flu shot clinics.

Conference to celebrate a decade of stem cell research

November 5, 2008

The Wisconsin Academy, along with UW–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), will host a free, two-day event to highlight the accomplishments of stem cell research in the state and to examine future stem cell issues.

Fourth annual Mendota Monster Mash Regatta this weekend

October 30, 2008

Bring your camera to see the University of Wisconsin–Madison Sailing Team in an inter-team Halloween competition on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lake Mendota. The team is preparing for district qualifiers for the Midwest Fall Championship taking place next week.

Plan ahead, be flexible for Election Day

October 29, 2008

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 and polls will be open in Madison from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Record high voter turnout is predicted, which could lead to long lines, particularly for those who choose to register at their polling place.

Campus service helps ease transition for new students

October 29, 2008

Anyone who has attended college or sent a child off to college knows firsthand how bewildering the first days, weeks and months can be. A difficult transition, especially at a large institution like the University of Wisconsin–Madison, can have a long-term impact on a student's success.