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‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 5–6

March 21, 2006

May 2006 graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending UW–Madison's "Countdown to Commencement." This one-stop-shop opportunity will take place in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 5; and in Room 240, Union South on Thursday, April 6. Read More

World Cinema Day showcases influential Chinese film

March 20, 2006

Wisconsin high school students and their teachers from across the state will have the opportunity to see an award-winning Chinese film when they participate in UW–Madison's World Cinema Day on Friday, March 31. Read More

Friends offer 15,000 books at used book sale

March 16, 2006

Wisconsin's largest used book sale, featuring more than 15,000 books on nearly any subject, returns March 22-25 to benefit the Friends of the UW–Madison Library. Read More

Noted civil rights activist to keynote diversity conference

March 13, 2006

Lani Guinier, noted Harvard law professor, author, and activist, will serve as keynote presenter for the upcoming "Creating Institutional Change" conference at the UW–Madison. Read More

Central Asian virtuoso musicians to be artists in residence

March 8, 2006

UW-Madison students as well as music lovers in the greater Madison area will have a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about Central Asian music and culture when two Kyrgyz performers take up a Central Asian University Residencies program on March 19-23. Read More

Patrick Farrell to become UW–Madison’s next provost

March 8, 2006

Patrick V. Farrell, executive associate dean of the UW–Madison College of Engineering, was named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs today (Wednesday, March 8) by UW–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley. Farrell will begin his duties on April 3 at a salary of $238,468. Read More

Wisconsin Film Festival 2006: Education through cinema

March 7, 2006

Five little film festivals - four of them global in scope - and three competitions will comprise the eighth annual Wisconsin Film Festival, Thursday-Sunday, March 30-April 2. Read More

Alternative spring break options thriving at UW–Madison

March 6, 2006

During the 2006 spring break beginning next week, more than 100 UW–Madison students will give their time to 11 culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged communities in the United States. Read More

Jamaica trip represents UW’s first overseas alternative break

March 6, 2006

To party or to volunteer? This Spring Break, beginning March 13, UW–Madison students will have both options on the same trip. Read More

Middle East Studies will offer new undergraduate certificate

March 6, 2006

Beginning in September 2006, UW–Madison undergraduates will be able to earn a certificate in Middle East Studies. Read More

Jewish Heritage Lecture Series marks a 50th anniversary celebration

March 2, 2006

From the language of the Sephardim to the language of jazz, the UW–Madison Jewish Heritage Lecture series will reflect the Jewish experience from a variety of angles. Read More

Educators win national recognition for teaching and mentorship

March 1, 2006

The National Academies have recognized the efforts of four UW–Madison educators who have taken innovative strides in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate biology students. Read More

UW-Madison hosts summer opportunities fair

March 1, 2006

How can middle- and high-school students get a leg up on preparing for college? In many cases, summer recreation, academic and athletic programs play a valuable role. Read More

Executive MBA scholarship offered for non-profit sector

February 24, 2006

The UW–Madison School of Business is offering a two-year scholarship for its Executive MBA program to a qualified applicant who works for a Wisconsin not-for-profit organization. Read More

Global Simulation Workshop comes to UW–Madison

February 22, 2006

How would you run the world? UW–Madison students will have the chance to answer that question on Saturday, Feb. 25. Read More

UW-Madison students lead a Midwest energy summit

February 22, 2006

If America is "addicted to oil," then the Midwest Student Energy Conference just might be part one of America's 12-step program. Read More

Future artists showcase talents in ‘The Chancellor Presents’

February 17, 2006

Students will be exploring and articulating personal expression and ideas at the performance of “The Chancellor Presents the Performing Artists of the Future: A World Class Evening of Music, Drama and Dance,”on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Overture Center. Read More

UW-Madison students freezin’ for a reason

February 17, 2006

In general, college students are notorious for being a little wild and prone to do, um, interesting things. This Saturday, UW–Madison students get to be a little wild, especially with Madison's falling temperatures, at the 2006 Polar Plunge at Madison's Olin-Turville Park. Read More

Provost’s message on class cancellations

February 17, 2006

A message from Interim Provost Virginia Sapiro: As many of you are aware, evening classes were cancelled yesterday, Thursday Feb. 16, from… Read More

British consul general to speak on Transatlantic Alliance

February 16, 2006

Andrew Seaton, the British government's senior representative to Wisconsin and 12 other Midwestern states, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Read More