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Scientific American columnist to be writer in residence

September 24, 2007

Steve Mirsky, whose talent blending science and humor has been a staple of Scientific American since 1995 as reflected in the magazine's Anti Gravity column, has been named a University of Wisconsin–Madison Science Writer in Residence for fall 2007.

Be a part of the audience for next ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ tapings

September 20, 2007

A limited number of audience spots are now available for the next six live tapings of “Wisconsin Reflections,” a television show produced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the Big Ten Network.

Stop, look, listen — and make your own art — at 2007 Arts Night Out!

September 20, 2007

University of Wisconsin–Madison's Arts Night Out! 2007 has something certain to inspire and enchant everyone.

SWAP expands hours, deepens discounts in advance of move

September 20, 2007

Discounts and expanded hours are in store for bargain-hunters at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's SWAP (Surplus With a Purpose) shop.

Hmong contributions highlighted at diversity forum

September 12, 2007

UW-Madison is highlighting the presence and contributions of Hmong Americans within the university and in the larger community.

Exhibits reveal famous patrons of the arts also loved science

September 10, 2007

Medici enthusiasm for science as well as art during the three centuries the family reigned over Florence and Tuscany is now on display at UW–Madison.

Multicultural center hosts campus get-together

September 5, 2007

One of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's longest-running and most successful student orientation programs will hold its 26th annual get-together Friday, Sept. 7, starting at 7 p.m at Memorial Union.

L&S to hold open house on Friday, Sept. 7

September 5, 2007

Students in the College of Letters and Science are invited to an open house to learn about the college’s advising services and plans for the coming academic year.

National experts offer predictions and insights at Economic Outlook Conference

September 5, 2007

Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for the 2008 economy and beyond at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Economic Outlook Conference on Friday, September 14 at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison.

‘World Beyond Our Borders’ highlights international books

September 5, 2007

From oral traditions in northern Europe to modern Turkish-German novels, from an anthropologist's memoir of India to Kissinger's impact on the last century, this fall's "World Beyond Our Borders" series offers a lively and eclectic mix of new work by UW–Madison faculty.

Photographer links politics, personal experiences

September 5, 2007

For Michael Kienitz, photography is a portal between the political and the personal. He is interested in the power of an image to create a connection between photographer and subject and then with the viewer, and the possibilities those connections might have to promote change.

Vets for Vets program gears up to serve 400-plus student veterans

August 30, 2007

UW-Madison's Vets for Vets program will hold a kickoff meeting on Sept. 5 at the Memorial Union.

School of Veterinary Medicine sponsors 24th annual Dog Jog benefit

August 29, 2007

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs will run (or walk) the two-mile Dog Jog benefit race, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine.

Sophomore to keynote Chancellor’s Convocation

August 28, 2007

A lacrosse-playing sophomore who was born on a yacht off New Zealand has been selected to deliver the keynote speech of the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Award-winning Khrushchev biographer to speak in Madison

August 23, 2007

William Taubman, Bertrand Snell Professor of Political Science at Amherst College, will deliver a talk, "Nikita Khrushchev: The Man and His Era," in Madison on Thursday, Sept. 6.

Campus prepares for peak residence hall move-in days

August 22, 2007

It won't be long now before University of Wisconsin–Madison residence halls are bustling with activity again. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29-30, will be the busiest days of the 2007 fall move-in.

SWAP trims down for its big move

August 21, 2007

A crash diet aimed at shedding tons of excess weight at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will result in some happy bargain hunters.

Moving Days: University, city ‘divide and conquer’

August 6, 2007

UW-Madison and a coalition of local partners will work together on Moving Days, an Aug. 11-14 campaign to encourage students to donate usable items to local charities and to properly dispose of trash and recyclables.

UW organic field day slated for Aug. 30 at Arlington Station

July 30, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Arlington Agricultural Research Station will hold its first field day devoted to organic agricultural production on Aug. 30 from 3 - 7 p.m.

Generations come together at annual Grandparents University

July 18, 2007

Grandparents and grandchildren will explore the plants and animals of Wisconsin's past as they earn degrees this month in climate history, a new "major" to be offered as part of Grandparents University at UW–Madison.