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UW faculty dissect growing relationship with China

February 1, 2013

In forging connections with China, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has created an international model for the university. An upcoming panel of UW–Madison faculty will examine how this partnership with China is evolving and what it means for the future of the university and the student experience. Read More

UW–Madison engineer is expert for NOVA chariot documentary

February 1, 2013

An epic drama set in ancient Rome, "Ben-Hur" captivated filmgoers in 1959 with its majestic cinematography, powerful musical score, and thrilling, bloody nine-minute chariot race, which has become one of cinema's most widely known sequences. Read More

UW–Madison physicist wins science image challenge

January 31, 2013

Close your eyes and picture an ocean reef: vivid violet, cool blue and tropical green intertwining in gentle curves and delicate edges. And that's just the urchin teeth. Read More

Student Personnel Association Conference seeks out “Educational Mindset”

January 31, 2013

Excitement is building for the of the Student Personnel Association’s 2013 conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

RecycleMania hits UW–Madison

January 31, 2013

For the first time, the UW–Madison community will participate in the nationwide “RecycleMania” competition against more than 300 other colleges and universities. Read More

Nominations, applications sought for rec sports director

January 31, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking applications and nominations for the position of director of recreational sports. Read More

Student Employment: VIP is Now Hiring!

January 30, 2013

Share the Wonderful exceeds its goal, shows the power of many

January 29, 2013

The wonderful news is: People banded together to help ensure a stronger future for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Students seek opportunity, employers looking to hire

January 29, 2013

UW-Madison Career Services units will host the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Monday Feb. 4, which will bring more than 180 organizations to campus. Read More

Speakers to be announced at Big Learning Event kickoff reception

January 29, 2013

Panelists for the second Big Learning Event (BLE) will be revealed at a kickoff reception in Gordon Dining and Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. Read More

Contest seeks amazing science images

January 29, 2013

Doing science can be cool, but seeing science in new ways and using new tools can be transformative. Read More

Four-legged patients – and their blood donors

January 29, 2013

Where do life-saving blood products come from when an animal is in dire need? Read More

Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards

January 29, 2013

Do you know a classified employee who provided outstanding service to students and the public, or makes other significant contributions to UW–Madison or our community? Read More

Second Science Café focuses on future fuels

January 28, 2013

The new Science Café series being held in the Town Center at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery building devotes its second installment to the future of fuels. Read More

Book discussion and exhibit highlight Go Big Read selection

January 28, 2013

Even if you don't recall fallout shelters and duck-and-cover drills from the 1950s, a book discussion and exhibit will provide a window into that era and this year's Go Big Read selection. Read More

Chance finding reveals new control on blood vessels in developing brain

January 24, 2013

Zhen Huang freely admits he was not interested in blood vessels four years ago when he was studying brain development in a fetal mouse. Read More

New campus map combines cartography know-how, best of web

January 24, 2013

One of the most frequently used campus online tools, UW–Madison’s campus map, recently received a facelift at http://map.wisc.edu. Read More

Waisman Center: Celebrating 40 years of advancing knowledge about developmental disabilities

January 24, 2013

From her perch as director of the Waisman Center, and with an insider’s knowledge of its work to advance our understanding of developmental disability and the people it affects, Marsha Mailick sees a hopeful microcosm of the best attributes of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Veterans encouraged to participate in wellness study to help others recovering from combat

January 23, 2013

Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning servicemembers adjusting to life after combat. Read More

Despite drought, heat and higher costs, state farm income was second highest ever

January 23, 2013

Despite the challenges brought on by prolonged drought and record-breaking heat, Wisconsin farmers earned $3 billion in net farm income in 2012, the second highest amount on record. Read More