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Lakeside Cinema returns to the Terrace

June 16, 2008

Those of you of a certain age will remember the fun of attending the drive-in theater to watch a movie safely cocooned in the cruiser on a hot, summer night. And of course, not watching due to another sort of distraction could also add to the heat; if you get the drift, nudge nudge.

Jazz benefit for campus child care honors early childhood teachers

June 12, 2008

An annual fundraising event featuring local jazz singer Jan Wheaton will benefit University of Wisconsin–Madison campus child care centers.

University Theatre presents ‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)’

June 12, 2008

This summer, University Theatre will present the off-Broadway sensation "Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)."

Town hall meeting set on study of state-owned heating and cooling plants

June 9, 2008

A town hall meeting detailing the progress of a study on state-owned heating and cooling facilities in Madison will be held Tuesday, June 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Mechanical Engineering Building at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Summer conference services uphold university ideal

May 27, 2008

With the spring semester coming to a close, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus prepares for a transition from predominantly undergraduate students to a highly diverse summer population. For University Housing Conference Services Program Director Sharon Seagren, June, July and August are the busiest months of the year.

New exchange program to build bridges between UW and India

May 27, 2008

Although still recovering from jet lag, a group of 15 undergraduate students from India are getting situated in various labs across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, where they will spend the summer conducting research.

Nobel laureate establishes symposium to inspire young scientists

May 21, 2008

As an undergraduate student at Oxford University in the 1940s, Oliver Smithies attended a series of lectures by Linus Pauling, one of the most influential chemists of the 20th century. It was a powerful experience, one that sparked the young scientist's ambitions and helped launch his own eminent career.

Memorial Day ceremony to honor slain student Rothschild

May 21, 2008

Family, friends and University of Wisconsin–Madison administrators past and present will gather at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, to celebrate and remember the life of slain student Christine Rothschild.

Symposium marks a decade of big strides in teaching, learning

May 13, 2008

If a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate were to return to campus today after a ten-year absence, the first impression would be striking: A building boom has altered the landscape with glimmering new buildings and additions, while another wave of construction busily charges ahead.

Institute sponsors symposium to explore integration of math, biology

May 13, 2008

The Morgridge Institute for Research and the Graduate School are sponsoring a two-day symposium open to faculty and academic staff interested in exploring the interfaces connecting the mathematic, computational and biological sciences, and the major impact of these evolving interactions on research, education, training and discovery.

Jazz benefit honors four early childhood educators

May 13, 2008

Local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform in a fundraising event to benefit UW–Madison campus child care centers.

Recent sightings: What’s the scoop?

May 8, 2008

Molly Jahn, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, serves Babcock ice cream to faculty and staff during an Employee…

Alumnae to speak at spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2008

Two high-powered University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnae will speak at the university's spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at the Kohl Center.

Commencement, move-out to cause traffic issues

May 6, 2008

The southeast area of campus, particularly along West Dayton Street, will be a very busy and congested place on Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18.

Two alumni to receive honorary degrees

May 6, 2008

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from their alma mater.

Counseling canines to help reduce study stress

May 6, 2008

A group of friendly dogs will be inviting students to take a study break from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Library Mall during UW–Madison's Counseling and Consultation Services' annual Pet Therapy event.

Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra commemorate Ralph Vaughan Williams

April 30, 2008

The UW–Madison Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Beverly Taylor at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery planned

April 30, 2008

Gov. Jim Doyle and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will join the UW–Madison community at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search

April 30, 2008

On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students.

Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions

April 30, 2008

When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.