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Earth Day conference to explore growth, happiness
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. Read More
County Health Rankings released: St. Croix is Wisconsin’s healthiest county
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. Read More
Many lower-skilled men find employment precarious
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. Read More
National nonprofit leader to honor Morgridge Center for Public Service
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. Read More
Symposium spotlights great works of Spanish literature
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." Read More
Public forum on the future of nuclear power set for April 12
One year after the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, many questions remain about the future of nuclear power. Read More
Partnership helps Chinese children learn about cranes
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. Read More
Symposium spotlights great works of Spanish literature
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." Read More
Recent sightings: Terrace rally
U.S. Representative Ron Paul addresses a crowd estimated at 2,500 at the Memorial Union Terrace on Thursday, March 29 as he campaigns for the… Read More
Kerner named assistant vice chancellor for business services
Martha Kerner, administrator of the Division of Administrative Services in the Wisconsin Department of Administration, has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's assistant vice chancellor for business services. Read More
If you go: Ron Paul at the Union Terrace
‘Youth for Ron Paul' is hosting a town hall meeting with Republican presidential candidate at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, March 29. Read More
Bioethics symposium set for April 12
"Doctors, Politics and Conscience" will be held April 12 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center, Room 1306, at 750 Highland Ave. Four featured talks will be followed by a panel featuring practicing physicians. Read More
Community service at UW again earns national recognition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of community service and achieve meaningful community outcomes. Read More
Concert raises funds for graduate research in sustainable ag and food systems
The UW–Madison Agroecology Program will hold a benefit concert on Friday, April 13 to support graduate student research in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Read More
Survey finds patterns in campus email, calendar use
A recent survey conducted by the Administrative Excellence Email and Calendaring Team sheds some light on the use of internal and external email and calendaring systems on campus. Read More
Beck retires after 28 years of analyzing university by its numbers
There aren’t many people at UW–Madison who can say their work has a special place on desks across campus. Read More
Recent sightings: A study in color
Below the glow of multi-colored lights, students are seen studying in a common area of 333 East Campus Mall on March 21, 2012. Read More
April’s Spring Sprint benefits UW Arboretum
Stretch your legs for running season on Saturday, April 14 at the third annual Spring Sprint for the Arb, presented by Nakoma Dental. Read More