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UW experts available to media regarding Independence Day

June 28, 2011

As the United States marks its 235th birthday, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss fireworks, safety, the history behind… Read More

Media advisory: Research partnership announcement

June 28, 2011

Two news conferences Thursday will announce a new statewide partnership to foster collaborative research in energy storage that will further position Wisconsin as an emerging… Read More

UW-Madison names dean of Division of Continuing Studies

June 28, 2011

Jeffrey S. Russell has been named vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Continuing Studies. Read More

Putting it together: University Theatre presents [title of show]

June 28, 2011

How do you write a musical in three weeks? Spend an evening at the Mitchell Theatre this summer to find out, as University Theatre presents the area premiere of the surprise 2009 Tony-nominated hit [title of show]. Read More

Chinn named to Congressional Budget Office panel

June 28, 2011

International finance expert and University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of public affairs and economics Menzie Chinn has been appointed to a two-year term on the Congressional Budget Office’s Panel of Economic Advisors. Read More

Campus police dog gets a protective vest

June 27, 2011

Odin, the UW–Madison Police Department’s newest K9 officer, has received a bullet- and stab-resistant vest from Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog. The vest was presented to… Read More

Greenfield Summer Institute to be held in July

June 27, 2011

The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host the Greenfield Summer Institute, an adult enrichment program that analyzes the future… Read More

Design Gallery director creates the extraordinary from the ordinary

June 27, 2011

Though she depends on modern technology, Lisa Frank’s work has a decidedly Victorian flair. Like famed Victorian textile designer William Morris, she uses patterns to create order out of the wild natural world, turning elegant snapshots of nature into intricate tapestries. Read More

Branchaw to lead Institute for Biology Education

June 27, 2011

Janet Branchaw has been named interim director of the Institute for Biology Education (IBE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, beginning Friday, July 1. Read More

Macaruso remembered for warmth, personality

June 25, 2011

Victor Macaruso had a warm and outgoing personality. When working with students he always made them feel at ease and that he was fully dedicated to them, according to friends and colleagues. Read More

Braveheart wins the hearts of many, makes remarkable recovery

June 24, 2011

Back in March, when the doctors and technicians at UW Veterinary Care first met Braveheart, he was an unknown, previously unloved and basically forgotten dog. Read More

Work on North and South Halls preserves history, character

June 24, 2011

The two oldest buildings on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus have gotten a strong dose of tender loving care in recent months, with careful attention to preserving their historic status and character. Read More

UW-Madison international students visit Schultz Family Farm

June 23, 2011

The Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis., will be the site of the third annual international student farm outing on Sunday, June 26, when the Querin-Schultz family opens its third-generation farm to more than 100 international students and their families. Read More

Recent sightings: WAA’s 150th birthday party

June 23, 2011

With a giant inflatable version of UW–Madison’s modern-day mascot, Bucky Badger, looming in the background, the 1st Brigade Band performs Civil War-era music during… Read More

Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community

June 23, 2011

Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus. Read More

UW experts available to media regarding Independence Day

Media advisory: Research partnership announcement

UW-Madison names dean of Division of Continuing Studies

Putting it together: University Theatre presents [title of show]

Chinn named to Congressional Budget Office panel

Campus police dog gets a protective vest

Greenfield Summer Institute to be held in July

Design Gallery director creates the extraordinary from the ordinary

Branchaw to lead Institute for Biology Education

Macaruso remembered for warmth, personality

Braveheart wins the hearts of many, makes remarkable recovery

Work on North and South Halls preserves history, character

UW-Madison international students visit Schultz Family Farm

Recent sightings: WAA’s 150th birthday party

Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community

Symposium honors career of UW–Madison biochemist

New street signs for UW–Madison as WAA marks 150 Years

Wisconsin Alumni Association unveils new ice cream flavor to celebrate 150 years

Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services hires executive director

PEOPLE summer programs underway