‘Flea In Her Ear’ closes University Theatre season
Mistaken identities, attempted indiscretions, high fashion and a hilarious cast of characters combine with uproarious results in the University Theatre's last play of the spring season. 'A Flea in Her Ear,' an outrageous French farce, is transported to the wild 1960s in a modern translation by acclaimed Chicago director Frank Galati. Veteran University Theatre director Norma Saldivar heads a cast and production team as they take a no-holds-barred romp through the show. Read More
All-Campus Party: Full plate of fun
The All-Campus Party, created by students for students, runs April 21-27. Read More
Faculty stage dance concert
The Spring Faculty Concert April 25-27, 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, features visiting artist Barbara Grubel and other faculty artists. Read More
Medical School attacks asthma
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $19 million to the Medical School to conduct three groundbreaking studies to find answers about asthma. Read More
WAA to honor five for achievements in science, public service
Former U.S. Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, former publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal Jim Burgess, geologist Ken Ciriacks, California public servant Joy Picus and engineer Winslow Sargeant, to receive the Wisconsin Alumni Association's highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, in a reception on Friday, May 10, at 5:45 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater in Memorial Union. Read More
Save energy, campus urged
With budgets shrinking and costs rising, the campus will have a tough time meeting its utility bills unless workers help reduce the university's energy appetite, says Physical Plant director John Harrod. Read More
Five receive Guggenheims
Five faculty in the College of Letters and Science have been named Guggenheim Fellows. Read More
Second service trip to Montana added
Due to strong alumni interest in this summer's Service and Learning Adventure excursion to Browning, Mont., a second trip has been added Aug. 2-10. Read More
Meningococcal disease suspected
A female university student is in stable condition at an area hospital from what health officials suspect is a case of meningococcal disease. Read More
Milestones
APPOINTMENTS Frederick R. Blattner, genetics, has been named Oliver Smithies Professor of Genetics effective July 1. David P. Brown, business,… Read More
Students vie in tech-based business plan competition
Student entrepreneurs will vie for more than $24,000 in prizes, and the potential to take their technology-based business ideas to market, Friday, April 26. Read More
Police seek fire clues
University police and Madison Fire Department investigators are asking for help in finding out why three small fires have occurred at Elizabeth Waters Hall during the past six weeks. Read More
Class stages African art exhibition
Sixteen students in an art history class have been preparing since September for an African art exhibition. Read More
Recent Sightings
Tower of power Transluscent sculptures of human figures, with electrical lights within, tower into the trees of Library Mall during… Read More
World Languages Day debuts
The first-ever World Languages Day Tuesday, April 16, at the university will introduce more than 600 high school students from across Wisconsin to the more than 60 languages and cultures taught at the Madison campus. Read More
Position Vacancy Listings
Administrative 041712: Assistant Dean (L) L&S / Administration:Student Academic Affairs (100). Apply by May 3. 041725: Assoc Outreach Spec/Outreach Specialist… Read More