Glassblowing isn’t just art — it’s scientific craft
Tracy Drier, the only scientific glassblower on campus, builds glassware for the cutting-edge science conducted in UW–Madison's chemistry department. Read More
Curiosities: Why do we need leap days?
Leap days appear every four years or so, including this year, and they are needed because one orbit around the sun does not occur in an exact number of days, says Jim Lattis, director of UW Space Place, in the UW–Madison astronomy department. Read More
Concert choir delivers Valentines that are music to the ears
For the University of Wisconsin–Madison Concert Choir, the way to a person's heart is through his or her ears. Each year, the 55-person choir celebrates Valentine's Day by divvying up its members into quartets and taking to the streets to deliver singing Valentines throughout the city. Read More
Slide show: Revolution’s Wallpaper
Jim Huberty, who was a political science student at the University of Wisconsin during the Vietnam War era of the late 1960s and early 1970s, is displaying select pieces of his collection of protest publicity posters through March 11 in an exhibit, “Revolution’s Wallpaper,” in the Class of 1925 Gallery at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Statement: Dean of Students Lori Berquam on today’s shootings at Louisiana Tech
Dean of Students Lori Berquam comments on today's shooting tragedy at Louisiana Technical College and highlights UW–Madison resources available regarding student health and safety. Read More
Journalism ethics spotlighted in UW–Madison lecture series
Ethical issues confronting the rapidly changing world of journalism are the focus of the Burgess Lectures in Journalism Ethics, which begin Monday, Feb. 11, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read More
Open forums seek campus, community views on next chancellor
Three public forums designed to elicit campus and community perspectives on the qualities and talents needed in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's next chancellor will be held during the coming month. Read More
Program examines ‘Four Lakes’ cultural landscape
An upcoming presentation will examine the parallel developments of the state and university with consideration of the complex outcomes for the American Indian peoples and Indian nations of the Great Lakes. Read More
Economists assess markets, business and politics in Economic Outlook session
Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for 2008 and beyond at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Economic Outlook conference on Friday, April 4, at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison. Read More
Cinematheque begins semester of rarely seen films
In a culture that has people installing expensive home theaters to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster in the basement of their suburban starter castle, UW–Madison’s Cinematheque might seem a sprocket or two off. Read More
Campus open today
UW-Madison is open for business and classes will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, as scheduled. Read More
Foundation awards grants to six states to improve addiction treatment
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded $2.2 million in grants to six state-provider partnerships through Advancing Recovery: State/Provider Partnerships for Quality Addiction Care, the foundation's initiative to improve the quality of alcohol and drug addiction treatment in the United States by promoting the use of evidence-based practices. Read More
Madison declares snow emergency
The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone. Read More
Student recognized for work on ‘Miss. Burning’ case
In the summer of 1964, former University of Wisconsin–Madison student Andrew Goodman and two other college students were murdered as they worked to ensure voter registration for African Americans in Mississippi. Read More
February 1 application deadline
The February 1 application deadline for fall admission has passed. Please note: Freshman Admission All complete applications received… Read More
2008 Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Award recipients announced
Four University of Wisconsin System students, including two from UW–Madison, will receive this year's Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding scholarship and community service. Read More
Students choose service over sun on alternative breaks
Since 1990, University of Wisconsin–Madison student spring breakers have abandoned the luxury of sandy beaches to travel across the country and volunteer during their precious week of spring break. Read More