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Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social is May 15

May 15, 2012

All university employees are invited and encouraged to attend the annual Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill. Read More

UW–Madison launches online Sustainable Systems Engineering Graduate Program

May 14, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) program, which will begin January 2013 with applications being accepted through October 15, 2012. Read More

Networking pioneer Landweber named to Internet Hall of Fame

May 10, 2012

The decision to put Lawrence Landweber in the "Innovators" circle of the newly-created Internet Hall of Fame is not likely one that cost the nominating committee any sleep. Read More

UWPD receives state accreditation

May 10, 2012

The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) board has voted to award the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department law enforcement accreditation on the state level. Read More

15th annual Jazzin’ benefit supports campus child care

May 10, 2012

The campus community is invited to enjoy an evening of great jazz music while supporting campus early childhood care and educational programs for children at UW–Madison. Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform at the 15th annual Jazzin’ benefit from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, in the Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon St. Read More

Union South wins state design award, Best in Show

May 9, 2012

At an annual awards ceremony for the state construction industry, Union South was named Best in Show of the 30 top projects in Wisconsin. Read More

Jordan’s skills embrace education, art

May 8, 2012

Many recognize undergraduate advisor Jerry Jordan’s enthusiasm as a recruitment and retention specialist for the School of Education. But fewer know of his prospects as a professional portrait artist. Read More

Commuters say trip to UW campus offers time to think, work

May 8, 2012

For Patricia Hastings, the bus that brings her to the UW–Madison campus is like a mobile office. Read More

An ‘Amazing’ victory for UW couple

May 7, 2012

Throughout season 20 of CBS reality show “The Amazing Race,” Maj. Dave Brown Jr. and his wife Rachel dominated the competition. On Sunday night, once again, they were the frontrunners, reaching the finish line with smiles on their faces, expecting to collect $1 million Read More

Two honored with McDowell Alumni Achievement Awards

May 7, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will name John Francis and Kabzuag Vaj as the 2012 honorees of the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award at this year's Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Celebration. Read More

International urban movement conference returns to Madison

May 4, 2012

Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More

UW-Madison student named to magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” list

May 3, 2012

Pictured in the glamorous setting of Manhattan, one of a select few who have a special wardrobe from Ralph Lauren and graced the set of the national "Mo'nique" television talk show as a guest performer, in person Jasmine Mans is disarmingly humble and grounded. Read More

Deaf-communication pioneer to receive honorary degree

May 3, 2012

On May 18, Rob Engelke, chief executive officer of Ultratec, Inc., will receive an honorary doctorate at a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Engelke was cited for creating extraordinary advances that have enabled deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide to communicate via telephone. Read More

Student Personnel Association honors nine for excellence

May 3, 2012

The Student Personnel Association recently honored the efforts of nine individuals with its Outstanding Achievement Awards. Read More

UW couple competes Sunday in “Amazing Race” finale

May 3, 2012

On Sunday, “The Amazing Race” will come to an end for Major Dave Brown, Jr. and his wife, Rachel. Read More

UW staff member receives award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

May 3, 2012

For her dedication to ending sexual violence, Carmen Hotvedt, a Violence Prevention Specialist for University Health Services at UW–Madison, will be honored with a 2012 Voices of Courage Award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA). Read More

Native American student organization hosts annual spring pow-wow

May 2, 2012

Wunk Sheek, a Native American student organization at UW–Madison, will welcome the campus community and the general public to the 29th annual Wunk Sheek Spring Pow-Wow on Saturday, May 5. Read More