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Local alumni to host dinners for 200 UW–Madison students

April 1, 2008

The biannual Dinners On Wisconsin! program will strengthen relationships among University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and current undergraduates when students enjoy home-cooked meals at the homes of graduates and learn about the professional world from alumni with firsthand experience.

Hundreds of high school students to participate in World Cinema Day

March 31, 2008

For the past five years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has welcomed hundreds of Wisconsin high school students and teachers to World Cinema Day, a program of the Language Institute and the Wisconsin Film Festival to raise cultural awareness and deepen understanding of diverse perspectives through international film.

‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 8-9

March 31, 2008

May graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Countdown to Commencement.

Contest asks, ‘What does a new student need to know?’

March 31, 2008

What does a new student absolutely need to know about their first year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison?

Talib Kweli to headline All-Campus Party concert

March 31, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board's (WASB) All-Campus Party (ACP) is proud to announce Talib Kweli as the headline act for this year's Badger Blowout Concert, presented by UW Credit Union.

TomoTherapy’s Mackie to speak on faculty entrepreneurship

March 28, 2008

Thomas Rockwell Mackie, co-founder, chairman of the board and director of research at TomoTherapy, will speak on faculty entrepreneurship on Wednesday, April 2, beginning at 5 p.m. The event, part of the Gilson Discovery Series hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, is free and open to the public.

Communications research showcased at UW–Madison conference

March 28, 2008

Cutting-edge graduate student research in communications will be highlighted during a one-day conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, April 4.

From stained glass to stem cells, science shines on campus April 5

March 27, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer a science smorgasbord to the public at the sixth annual Science Expeditions on Saturday, April 5.

Forum explores ‘pro-poor rewards’ for ecosystem protection

March 26, 2008

Ecologist and MacArthur Fellow Lisa Curran will discuss the use of biofuels in Borneo, a large island in southeast Asia, in a free public lecture at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, in 180 Science Hall.

Founder of carbon-offset firm to speak

March 26, 2008

A prominent champion of environmental quality and human equality, Michel Gelobter will give a free public lecture, “Environmental Justice and Climate Change,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in 1121 Mosse Humanities.

Register now for Crazylegs Classic

March 26, 2008

The 27th annual Crazylegs Classic will be held on Saturday, April 26, with Heisman Trophy winner and former Badger football star Ron Dayne serving as the event’s grand marshal. Dayne currently plays for the NFL’s Houston Texans.

From stained glass to stem cells, science shines

March 26, 2008

UW–Madison will offer a science smorgasbord to the public at the sixth annual Science Expeditions on Saturday, April 5.

All-Campus Idol to showcase UW–Madison talent

March 25, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) is set to host the fourth annual All-Campus Idol, a campus version of "American Idol" that showcases the singing talent of University of Wisconsin–Madison students.

WUD Art Committee hosts 80th annual student art show

March 20, 2008

The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its 80th annual student art show at the Memorial Union in April.

Events celebrate nanotechnology

March 20, 2008

The public can get up close and personal with nanotechnology research during a series of free public nanotechnology events on campus during "Nano Days," Saturday, March 29-Sunday, April 6.

Seminar to provide free financial counseling to UW–Madison students

March 19, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison students are invited to learn what it takes to stop counting pennies and start securing their futures at the annual Financial Independence Seminar, to be hosted Saturday, April 5, by the Wisconsin Student Alumni Board (WASB).

State’s largest used book sale offers 15,000 books March 26-29

March 19, 2008

The Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries semiannual used book sale will be held for the 25th time Wednesday-Saturday, March 26-29, in Room 116 of Memorial Library, 728 State St.

Greenbush Day celebration set for March 25

March 17, 2008

Last March, more than 300 people turned out for a first-time event honoring one of Madison's most culturally diverse and historic neighborhoods. The second Greenbush Day celebration will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the Welcome Center, 21 N. Park St., at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Iowa political reporter, best-selling business writer to visit

March 10, 2008

A political writer who provided wall-to-wall coverage of the yearlong campaigns leading up to the Iowa presidential caucuses and the author of a book detailing Wal-Mart's pervasive effect on society will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison as writers in residence.

Martinů expert Aleš Březina to visit Madison

March 3, 2008

Aleš Březina, a Prague-based musicologist, composer and film collaborator, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison Wednesday-Sunday, April 23-27.