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UW-Madison GLBT group honors education leaders
Citing leadership in educational work, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council will honor two Madison-area advocates and an Alabama professor during its 15th annual brunch on Sunday, July 9.
UW-Madison seeks input on draft LTE policy
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking input on a draft policy that would reshape the way it uses limited term employees (LTEs), Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell announced Tuesday.
Teachers to embark on weeklong ‘Here at Home’ cultural tour
Twenty-six K-12 teachers from around Wisconsin will join University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members and undergraduates on an eight-day "Here at Home" cultural tour of the state June 23-30.
Kids explore art and science in summer programs
The Office of Education Outreach in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education is offering numerous opportunities for local students to learn about art, technology and science this summer.
Local high school students complete UW–Madison IT training program
Thirteen area high school students will receive certificates of graduation for completing an intensive information technology training program through the University of Wisconsin–Madison called the Information Technology Academy.
Summer on campus: Camps and conferences keep things humming
Numerous events will keep the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus buzzing with activity this summer.
New agreement smoothes road from Northwoods to UW–Madison
A new agreement between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Nicolet College in Rhinelander will simplify the path for Northwoods students interested in transferring between the two institutions.
10th anniversary of Pet Pals at Children’s Hospital
On June 1, the Pet Pals program will celebrate its 10th anniversary of providing companionship and comfort to hospitalized children.
Free program offers scientific exploration to everyone
Steve Preston, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will talk about how his personal journey with cancer has shaped not only his master's thesis research on sustainable engineering, but his approach to life, at Wednesday Nite @ the Lab at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. His project on engineering mall, an elaborate, interconnected structure of paper tube arches that bridge art, engineering and industry, portrays life as a series of portals.
New Web site to help Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients
A comprehensive new Web site for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and their families has been launched by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research, funded by the National Cancer Institute.
International Learning Community connects language learning, living
The University of Wisconsin–Madison launched its International Learning Community in 2002-03 with a German language house, Stockwerk Deutsch. Since its inception, the program has quickly expanded from 66 to 131 residents.
Conference on Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood set for May 2
The public is invited to take part in a free community conference, "The Greenbush: Past, Present, Future," from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, at the Italian Workmen's Club, 914 Regent St.