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Harbison, Haydn and Franck close UW Pro Arte Quartet centennial season

April 9, 2012

To American composer John Harbison, the string quartet is a malleable model that deserves creative exploration.

Science Expeditions opens doors to UW–Madison science

April 9, 2012

The 10th annual Science Expeditions will offer a bigger, better opportunity to learn about science and get to know the labs, museums and researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Real estate conference focuses on housing policy

April 9, 2012

"Building a Housing Policy that Works," a conference presented by the Wisconsin School of Business Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 at the Fluno Center for Executive Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Public policy symposium to explore Wisconsin Idea

April 9, 2012

The La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will link public policy to the Wisconsin Idea in a symposium on Thursday, April 26, in Memorial Union's Tripp Commons.

New Aquatic Sciences Center director named

April 9, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School Dean Martin Cadwallader today (Monday, April 9) announced the appointment of James P. Hurley as the new director of the Aquatic Sciences Center, effective May 1.

Celebrate the grand opening of new Digital Media Center

April 6, 2012

The Digital Media Center is hosting a grand opening to celebrate its move to a larger space and new location.

Chicago-based Lincoln Trio performs at UW–Madison

April 5, 2012

The Guest Artist Series at the School of Music hosts its final residency of the 2011-12 season with the Lincoln Trio, performing on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Morphy Hall. Admission is free.

Recent Sightings: Spring break art

April 5, 2012

Students select from an assortment of crafting tools as they take part in a Spring Break Adult Art Camp Mini Course at…

UW-Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair set for April 10

April 5, 2012

All UW–Madison students are invited to attend the inaugural UW–Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair, which aims to connect undergraduate students to employers who are hiring for summer and fall internships, part-time, and full-time job opportunities.

UW offers free session with humor writer

April 5, 2012

About 250 writers from around the central U.S. have already registered for the popular 23rd annual Writers’ Institute coordinated by UW–Madison Continuing Studies that will meet in Madison April 13–15.

Stem cell symposium to address brain, nervous system

April 4, 2012

Scientific leaders in the use of stem cells to solve scientific and medical problems will gather Wednesday, April 11 at the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute in Fitchburg, just south of Madison.

One compound detects and treats malignant tumors, certain cancer stem cells

April 3, 2012

UW-Madison research support continues growth arc

April 3, 2012

The latest statistics from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) show that scholars at the University of Wisconsin–Madison continue to be among the nation's most successful at securing support for their research.

Earth Day conference to explore growth, happiness

April 3, 2012

Economic growth, consumption, sustainability and happiness will be explored during the sixth annual Nelson Institute Earth Day conference on Monday, April 16, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison.

County Health Rankings released: St. Croix is Wisconsin’s healthiest county

April 3, 2012

St. Croix County residents are the healthiest in Wisconsin, according to the 2012 County Health Rankings released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Many lower-skilled men find employment precarious

April 3, 2012

The U.S. unemployment rate of about 8 percent masks a far greater problem: the precarious situation of working-age men with modest education and few job skills, new analysis from the La Follette School of Public Affairs suggests.

National nonprofit leader to honor Morgridge Center for Public Service

April 3, 2012

Robert Egger, a James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award winner, author, and a national expert on sustainable food use and nonprofit management, will speak on campus on Wednesday, April 11, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Morgridge Center for Public Service.

Symposium spotlights great works of Spanish literature

April 2, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host an international symposium to celebrate two of the greatest works of Spanish literature: the 14th-century "Book of Good Love" and the late 15th-century "Celestina."

Public forum on the future of nuclear power set for April 12

March 30, 2012

One year after the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, many questions remain about the future of nuclear power.

Partnership helps Chinese children learn about cranes

March 30, 2012

In southwestern China’s Guizhou Province, the International Crane Foundation and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies are partnering on a novel environmental education program for elementary school children that incorporates western techniques and local traditions.

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