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New trivia game teaches about Wisconsin’s lakes
Can a musky eat a duck? Are jellyfish found in Wisconsin waters? What was the largest fish ever caught on hook and line in the state? Read More
Is media-driven “pseudo-reality” the future of U.S. politics?
In the hyperpolarized world of the 2012 election, misinformation among Americans remains widespread, a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study finds. Read More
Wellness expo to raise funds for eye research
On Saturday, April 14, there's no excuse for not working out. Read More
UW-Madison animal programs achieve highest accreditation
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) has continued the "Full Accreditation" status for animal research programs for another three years in three major divisions of the University of Wisconsin–Madison: the Graduate School, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the School of Veterinary Medicine. Read More
McBurney scholarship deadline is April 15
General scholarship applications for the McBurney Disability Resource Center are due April 15 for disabled students seeking financial aid for the next academic year, 2012-2013. Read More
Kinesiology Club sponsors 5K Poker Run
Get your heart pumping, enjoy the fresh spring air and spend time with friends and family by joining the Kinesiology Club at its annual 5K Poker Run/Walk on Thursday, April 19. Read More
UW-Madison honors Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
Eight University of Wisconsin–Madison professionals have been honored with the 2012 Academic Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence. Read More
Administrative Excellence team seeks input on trash cans, hand towels
The Administrative Excellence Strategic Purchasing – Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies team is working to maximize campus-wide savings without sacrificing service levels. The team… Read More
Four honored with Hilldale Awards
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been named recipients of this year's Hilldale Awards, which recognize excellence in teaching, research and service. Read More
Harbison, Haydn and Franck close UW Pro Arte Quartet centennial season
To American composer John Harbison, the string quartet is a malleable model that deserves creative exploration. Read More
Science Expeditions opens doors to UW–Madison science
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. Read More
Real estate conference focuses on housing policy
"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. Read More
Public policy symposium to explore Wisconsin Idea
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. Read More
New Aquatic Sciences Center director named
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. Read More
Celebrate the grand opening of new Digital Media Center
The Digital Media Center is hosting a grand opening to celebrate its move to a larger space and new location. Read More
Chicago-based Lincoln Trio performs at UW–Madison
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. Read More
Recent Sightings: Spring break art
Students select from an assortment of crafting tools as they take part in a Spring Break Adult Art Camp Mini Course at… Read More
UW-Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair set for April 10
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. Read More
UW offers free session with humor writer
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. Read More
Stem cell symposium to address brain, nervous system
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. Read More