Partnership helps Chinese children learn about cranes
In southwestern China’s Guizhou Province, the International Crane Foundation and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies are partnering on a novel environmental education program for elementary school children that incorporates western techniques and local traditions. Read More
Symposium spotlights great works of Spanish literature
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host an international symposium to celebrate two of the greatest works of Spanish literature: the 14th-century "Book of Good Love" and the late 15th-century "Celestina." Read More
Recent sightings: Terrace rally
U.S. Representative Ron Paul addresses a crowd estimated at 2,500 at the Memorial Union Terrace on Thursday, March 29 as he campaigns for the… Read More
Kerner named assistant vice chancellor for business services
Martha Kerner, administrator of the Division of Administrative Services in the Wisconsin Department of Administration, has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's assistant vice chancellor for business services. Read More
If you go: Ron Paul at the Union Terrace
‘Youth for Ron Paul' is hosting a town hall meeting with Republican presidential candidate at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, March 29. Read More
Bioethics symposium set for April 12
"Doctors, Politics and Conscience" will be held April 12 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center, Room 1306, at 750 Highland Ave. Four featured talks will be followed by a panel featuring practicing physicians. Read More
Community service at UW again earns national recognition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of community service and achieve meaningful community outcomes. Read More
Concert raises funds for graduate research in sustainable ag and food systems
The UW–Madison Agroecology Program will hold a benefit concert on Friday, April 13 to support graduate student research in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Read More
Survey finds patterns in campus email, calendar use
A recent survey conducted by the Administrative Excellence Email and Calendaring Team sheds some light on the use of internal and external email and calendaring systems on campus. Read More
Beck retires after 28 years of analyzing university by its numbers
There aren’t many people at UW–Madison who can say their work has a special place on desks across campus. Read More
Recent sightings: A study in color
Below the glow of multi-colored lights, students are seen studying in a common area of 333 East Campus Mall on March 21, 2012. Read More
April’s Spring Sprint benefits UW Arboretum
Stretch your legs for running season on Saturday, April 14 at the third annual Spring Sprint for the Arb, presented by Nakoma Dental. Read More
Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra perform Verdi’s “Requiem” at Overture Center
For nearly 120 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Choral Union has been preparing and performing major choral works for university and area audiences. Read More
Journalism ethics conference to explore media, money and elections
In an age of partisan journalism and "combat" politics, is the idea of media helping citizens make informed electoral choices a quaint but outdated notion? Read More
International commission offers road map to sustainable agriculture
An independent commission of scientific leaders from 13 countries today (Wednesday, March 28) released a detailed set of recommendations to policymakers on how to achieve food security in the face of climate change. Read More
UW wildlife students tweet from the field to let classmates know what they’ve seen
Now that migratory birds are back in Wisconsin and twittering in the treetops, a group of UW–Madison wildlife ecology students are paying close attention and doing some tweeting of their own. Read More
Going on spring break? Cast an absentee ballot for April 3 election
Students, faculty and staff who will be traveling during spring break but wish to vote in Madison in the April 3 election can cast an absentee ballot with the Madison City Clerk’s office. Friday is the last day to vote absentee in the April 3 election. Read More
Citizens, police honored by UWPD
The UW Police Department honored several civilians and members of its own staff at its 21st annual awards ceremony Monday night (March 26) at Union South. Read More
Flanagan receives 2012 Tisch Research Prize
Constance Flanagan, UW–Madison professor in the School of Human Ecology, accepted the 2012 Tisch Research Prize at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University this week. Read More
Programs offer personal, professional enrichment
From the first day of work to planning for retirement, a variety of enrichment programs are available to help University of Wisconsin–Madison employees. Read More