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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Summer on campus: Camps and conferences keep things humming
Numerous events will keep the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus buzzing with activity this summer. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Diversity forum to focus on future
Students, faculty and staff are invited to spend part of Friday, April 28, talking about the University of Wisconsin–Madison's efforts to strengthen diversity and improve campus climate. Read More
ePICS Expo reveals semester of nonprofit assistance
This semester, 116 undergraduate students enrolled in the e-Projects in Community Service course at the University of Wisconsin–Madison worked on interdisciplinary teams to design Web sites, build Web-based information systems, create logos, and develop marketing plans and materials for 14 nonprofit "client" organizations. Read More
Posse program celebrates first graduates
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's first four Posse Scholars will graduate during commencement ceremonies this spring. Read More
UW-Madison’s cluster-hiring initiative shows signs of delivering on its promise
Seven years after the University of Wisconsin–Madison's cluster-hiring initiative was outlined by former Chancellor David Ward, the program is producing numerous accomplishments. Read More