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Undergraduate inventors to compete Feb. 11 and 12

February 5, 2008

Coming soon to the University of Wisconsin–Madison: new solutions for ice fishermen, potato farmers, tailgaters, laptop junkies and airlines - all invented by undergraduates.

Black History Month events planned on campus

February 4, 2008

February is Black History Month, and it will be celebrated in many different ways at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Numerous entrepreneurial events planned for semester

January 30, 2008

Web conferences, seminars, innovation days and other events are among the opportunities this semester for people interested in learning more about entrepreneurship.

Free cake to celebrate UW–Madison’s 159th birthday

January 29, 2008

This year, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is feeding students' minds as well as their bodies during the University of Wisconsin–Madison's birthday.

Concerts, exhibits, plays among spring events

January 28, 2008

There’s no end in sight for the strike at the Writers Guild of America, but that doesn’t mean you need to sit around boo-hooing, watching reruns or mind-numbing reality TV. Much finer entertainments are in the works on campus for the spring semester. See a play, visit a gallery, take in a film and attend a concert, or two or seven. Campus arts groups will present the works of the world-renowned as well as our student artists-in-the-making.

Talk commemorates 75th anniversary of Warfarin saga

January 25, 2008

Seventy-five years ago this February, a Wisconsin dairy farmer brought some sweet clover hay to University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemist Karl Paul Link. The farmer suspected the clover had killed his cattle, which died from uncontrollable bleeding. From one farmer's misfortune, much good has come.

Theatre auditions attract national producers, hopeful actors, techies

January 25, 2008

Theatre producers from around the country will audition actors, singers, dancers, designers, technicians and managers at the 32nd annual Theatre Auditions set for Feb. 9 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Union.

UW-Madison joins largest climate change teach-in in U.S. history

January 23, 2008

On Jan. 30 and 31, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will participate in Focus the Nation, an unprecedented teach-in on global warming solutions with the aim of preparing millions of students to become leaders in responding to the challenge.

School of Pharmacy ready to celebrate 125 years

January 22, 2008

What began as an inspiration of several forward-thinking pharmacists throughout the state is now, 125 years later, a national leader in advancing both the practice and science of pharmacy.

UW-Madison chancellor search committee named

January 14, 2008

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 23-member search committee to help identify a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Chancellor John D. Wiley announced that he will step down in September 2008 after leading the institution since 2001.

Conference to focus on career building over a lifetime

January 9, 2008

Whether just entering the workforce or planning for the later years of their careers, people must be prepared to deal with the shifting nature of today's workplace. Because people today change jobs and careers several times over their working lives, career planning has become a critical service offered by many schools, colleges, and private practitioners.

Conference to examine intersection of faith and schools

January 8, 2008

Scholars from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions will meet early in February to discuss the intersections of religion and education in the United States and around the world.

Waisman Center presents documentary ‘Indestructible’

January 7, 2008

The award-winning documentary "Indestructible" will screen at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Environmental art exhibition forged by artists, educators, researchers

January 7, 2008

An innovative art exhibition titled "Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the Northwoods" features the work of 20 area artists commissioned to explore the specter of global warming in the Great Lakes region.

Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning introduces Passport Series

January 3, 2008

University experts will lead courses in global affairs, sciences and humanities as part of Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning programs to be offered this spring.

Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition

December 21, 2007

For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Workshop encourages teachers to ‘think like a historian’

December 18, 2007

Teachers seeking to rejuvenate their history curriculum and reinvigorate student learning within a research-based, standards-linked critical-thinking framework will want to register for the seventh annual Wisconsin Treasures workshop, "Thinking Like a Historian," at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates

December 6, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.

Roundtable features spoken word

December 5, 2007

An end-of-semester tradition for many faculty and staff members is attending the December session of University Roundtable. Attendees join colleagues and friends for lunch, listening and learning throughout the year, but in December, the audience is treated to a performance by students, faculty or staff.

Gangsters, dark comedy featured in film festival

December 5, 2007

The 17th installment of the Polish Film Festival returns to the Madison campus Friday-Sunday, Dec. 7-9.