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Teachers to embark on weeklong ‘Here at Home’ cultural tour

June 21, 2006

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

June 15, 2006

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

May 24, 2006

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

May 22, 2006

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

May 17, 2006

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

May 16, 2006

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

May 9, 2006

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

May 2, 2006

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

May 1, 2006

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

April 28, 2006

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

April 26, 2006

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

April 25, 2006

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

April 21, 2006

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

April 20, 2006

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