UW-Madison fusion dance team gains national notice in second year
A flurry of women in sequined costumes move across the floor to traditional Indian music, bobbing their heads in synchronized movements and clicking short wooden sticks together in time to the beat. Read More
Artists, scientists collaborate on exhibit focusing on ecological change
In the popular imagination, the thought processes of artists and scientists could hardly be more distinct. And yet a year-long collaboration of lake scientists and artists from northern Wisconsin has engaged both sides of the "divide" in understanding and communicating the changing ecology in one of the world's densest group of lakes - in the northern highlands of Wisconsin. Read More
Undergraduate Symposium is a mix of new and old traditions
Since 1999, undergraduates have been given the chance to showcase their original research and achievements through the Undergraduate Symposium. Honoring the work of talented students, the symposium offers a chance for campus and the greater community to see students' research, art exhibits and performances. Read More
MSC, LGBT CC director finalists announced
The Division of Student Life has announced finalists for two positions within the division: the Director of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) and the Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Campus Center (LGBT CC). Read More
Community and regional food systems study gets a boost from USDA
A University of Wisconsin–Madison study aimed at a better understanding of the ways to successfully develop sustainable local and regional food systems received a big boost this week (Monday, April 11) in the form of a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read More
Curiosities: Is global warming evident in temperature records and warming winters?
Indeed, and winter is actually warming faster than summer in Wisconsin, says Ankur Desai, an assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the… Read More
Insights gained from growing cold-causing virus on sinus tissue
Using sinus tissue removed during surgery at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, researchers at University of Wisconsin–Madison have managed to grow a recently discovered species of human rhinovirus (HRV), the most frequent cause of the common cold, in culture. Read More
Veteran journalist Dan Flannery wins UW–Madison’s Journalism Ethics Award
The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor newsman Dan Flannery, executive editor of the Post Crescent in Appleton, Wis., with the Wisconsin Commitment to Journalism Ethics Award on Friday, April 15. Read More
Bullying, harassment targeted in series of events
On April 15, individuals from across Wisconsin will join together to make a statewide commitment to put an end to LGBT bullying, harassment, homophobia and transphobia. Read More
Finalists named for Division of Continuing Studies dean
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced three finalists for the position of vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the Division of Continuing Studies. Read More
Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday
In response to a study indicating Hmong families’ commitment to but disconnect from the college experience, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will host the first… Read More
Investigative reporter, Chicago business writer to visit campus
One of the nation's leading investigative reporters and a writer who has chronicled innovation in Chicago business will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this month as writers in residence. Read More
Conference on journalism ethics planned for April 15
Al Jazeera's chief strategic adviser in the Americas will be the keynote speaker at the third journalism ethics conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, April 15. Read More
Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April
Campus partners including the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Brazil Initiative - an interdisciplinary initiative created in recognition of the growing global economic and political importance of South America's largest country - will host a series of events throughout April to commemorate Brazil Month. Read More