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UW alumni get VIP experience at Homecoming 2007

October 10, 2007

More Badger fans and friends than ever before will be able to join in this year's Homecoming celebrations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Student opportunities abound during UW Homecoming 2007

October 10, 2007

Bucky Badger is on the run, and students and alumni are on the case. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Committee and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) invite everyone to enjoy a series of spirited events at UW–Madison during Homecoming 2007.

Festival showcases ‘print missionaries’ and art departrment

October 9, 2007

Joseph Velasquez and Greg Nanney been called "print missionaries" by some New York City publishers because the pair - who both received an M.F.A. in art from the University of Wisconsin–Madison last May - travels the country bringing artwork to both schoolchildren and adults with a printing press rigged to the back of a pick-up truck.

Washington Post editor Chandrasekaran to give annual Nafziger lecture

October 8, 2007

Rajiv Chandrasekaran, author of "Imperial Life in the Emerald City," the best-selling account of the botched U.S. effort to rebuild Iraq, will deliver the annual Ralph O. and Monona H. Nafziger Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

SWAP ushers in a new era in surplus merchandise

October 4, 2007

UW-Madison's new Surplus With a Purpose (SWAP) shop is moving to its new location in Verona.

Washburn Observatory to close for renovations

October 4, 2007

Washburn Observatory, which sits along Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, will close at the end of October for remodeling and renovations.

Diversity forum brings Hmong history to forefront

October 3, 2007

Hmong-Americans want to promote a broader understanding of their culture and greater recognition of their struggles as a people, an international expert told the campus Diversity and Climate Forum held Sept. 28 at UW–Madison’s Memorial Union.

Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety

October 2, 2007

Campus crime and safety continue to be serious concerns for the campus and city. For the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the university is participating in a used cellular phone drive and encouraging all members of the campus community to download the most recent version of the annual campus safety report, commonly called the Clery Report.

Recent sightings: Research model

October 2, 2007

Photo: Bryce Richter Faculty and staff members view three-dimensional models of the latest building plans for the…

Leaders in addiction treatment announce national ‘ACTION’ campaign

October 1, 2007

A cadre of private and public entities in the addiction treatment field announced the launch of the National Adopting Changes to Improve Outcomes Now (ACTION) Campaign for the improvement of addiction treatment services. The ACTION Campaign goals are to increase access to addiction treatment for individuals in need and to keep clients engaged in treatment.

UW students and alumni to connect at diversity networking event

September 28, 2007

University of Wisconsin–Madison students and alumni will have the chance to make personal and professional connections at an upcoming Career Links reception.

‘Nerds’ to take over campus Oct. 6-7

September 27, 2007

The first Geek.kon convention is slated to take place from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Mosse Humanities Building.

Brittingham Scholars coming to campus

September 27, 2007

Beginning this month, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will have the opportunity to interact with six internationally known scholars from disciplines ranging from women's sexuality to the anthropology of food.

Saldivar named interim director of UW Arts Institute

September 26, 2007

Norma Saldivar, who heads the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Directing Program in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Theatre and Drama, has been appointed interim executive director of the UW–Madison Arts Institute.

Colombian human rights leader to speak

September 26, 2007

Ana Teresa Bernal Montanez, a commissioner on Colombia's Commission on Reparations and Reconciliation, will deliver her talk "Participation of Civil Society in Colombia's Peacebuilding," at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10 at the Pyle Center's Alumni Lounge, 702 Langdon Street.

Town hall meetings to introduce building plans for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

September 26, 2007

On October 1, 8 and 10, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) are hosting a series of town hall meetings to inform the UW–Madison community about the latest building plans for the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

Tag Events

UW alumni get VIP experience at Homecoming 2007

Student opportunities abound during UW Homecoming 2007

Festival showcases ‘print missionaries’ and art departrment

Washington Post editor Chandrasekaran to give annual Nafziger lecture

SWAP ushers in a new era in surplus merchandise

Washburn Observatory to close for renovations

Diversity forum brings Hmong history to forefront

Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety

Recent sightings: Research model

Leaders in addiction treatment announce national ‘ACTION’ campaign

UW students and alumni to connect at diversity networking event

‘Nerds’ to take over campus Oct. 6-7

Brittingham Scholars coming to campus

Saldivar named interim director of UW Arts Institute

Colombian human rights leader to speak

Town hall meetings to introduce building plans for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

Summit aims at developing women as catalysts for change

Grab a PB & J with the Dean of Students

Big Badger Auction offers one-of-a-kind finds

WAA seeks nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards