Category State & Global
UW-Madison chapter recognized by honor society
The University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society received Gold chapter standing for the 2007-2008 academic year. Read More
Stitched tapestry of Hmong history unveiled at Multicultural Center
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) unveiled a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony this week. Read More
Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness
In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Economics professor to address global financial crisis
Menzie Chinn, a professor in the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will discuss "The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now" in a lecture sponsored by the UW–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE). Read More
Study debunks myth that early immigrants quickly learned English
Joseph Salmons has always been struck by the pervasiveness of the argument. In his visits across Wisconsin, in many newspaper letters to the editor, and in the national debates raging over modern immigration, he encounters the same refrain: Read More
Students invited to join orphanage outreach program in Dominican Republic
Deadlines are approaching for UW–Madison students to sign up for Orphanage Outreach, a program that offers semester abroad and alternative break opportunities. Read More
Reservoirs promote spread of aquatic invasive species
The latest "damming" evidence suggests that manmade reservoirs are facilitating the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin lakes. Read More
Exhibit exploring Nazi persecution of homosexuals comes to campus
The Madison Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) is hosting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition, Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945, at the Memorial Library between Oct. 10 and Dec. 10. Read More
Leading Middle Eastern scholar, news analyst to speak at UW–Madison
Reza Aslan, internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, will deliver the talk "Winning a Cosmic War: Can Common Ground be Found within the Abrahamic Religions?" as the first Rose Thering Fellow of the UW–Madison Lubar Institute of the Abrahamic Religions. Read More
Office creates online forum for global topic discussions
Global Studies and the Offices of the Dean of Students have launched the second WI-Global Forum. Read More
International education prepares engineering students for global workplace
During materials science and engineering senior Sarah Treu's interview with GE Aviation, company recruiters noticed an extra credential on her already impressive resume. Read More
Former president of Ireland, human rights champion to speak
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, will deliver a talk on "Human Rights in the 21st Century" for the Mildred Fish-Harnack Human Rights and Democracy Lecture at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Microbial Sciences Building's Ebling Symposium Center. Read More
UW-Madison wins grant for European Union Center of Excellence
The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a grant of about $450,000 from the European Commission in Brussels, renewing its funding through 2011. Read More
Heart of the Matter
Underground in Europe, thousands of scientists — using the largest accelerator ever built — are conducting a thrilling hunt. They’re looking for tiny particles that are the source of all matter’s mass, hoping to solve some of the biggest mysteries in physics. And UW–Madison researchers are right at the center of the action. Read More
World’s biggest particle accelerator begins operation
After more than 15 years of planning and preparation, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator, started operating this morning (Sept. 10). Read More