Tag Holidays

King Holiday keynote speaker depicted in film ‘Selma’ will bring timely message

January 14, 2015

King Holiday keynote speaker depicted in film "Selma" will bring timely message

UW-Madison Holiday Gift Guide

December 2, 2014

When shopping for those on your holiday list this year, don’t forget the many amazing gifts UW–Madison has to offer. We’ve compiled a list of some of the products available for the holiday season.

Holidays can be challenging time to deal with grief

December 19, 2013

While the holidays can be filled with joy, they can also be a struggle for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Betty Kramer, a professor in the School of Social Work, says it’s natural to have mixed feelings going into the holiday season.

Forgiveness perfect gift for the holidays

December 18, 2013

If you want your holidays to be happier, Professor Robert Enright suggests giving the gift of forgiveness. While it is helpful any time of the year, it can be especially welcome during the holidays.

Tip: The 12 days of experts

December 11, 2013

For many, the holiday season brings joy, fun and cookies. Lots of cookies.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and holiday shopping

November 21, 2013

More and more retailers are announcing that they will be open to shoppers on Thanksgiving Day. Will you be among the crowd?

Boy with autism funds research with hand-drawn holiday cards

December 12, 2012

Giizhik Klawiter has never been so much as a visitor to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center, but the 10-year-old boy with autism from Hayward, Wis., is one of the most faithful supporters of the center's developmental disabilities research. For four years, Giizhik's mother, Pam Miller, has visited Walmart, the casino, grocery stores and craft fairs to sell Christmas cards designed by Giizhik (whose name means "white cedar" in Ojibwe) and his brother Mino (short for Minode'e, loosely "has a kind heart").

Arboretum Local Products Fair encourages shopping ‘green’ and local

November 19, 2012

Holiday shopping will take on a local flavor at the fourth annual "Close to Home: Arboretum Local Products Fair" Sunday, Nov. 25 at the UW Arboretum.