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An ‘Amazing’ victory for UW couple

May 7, 2012

Throughout season 20 of CBS reality show “The Amazing Race,” Maj. Dave Brown Jr. and his wife Rachel dominated the competition. On Sunday night, once again, they were the frontrunners, reaching the finish line with smiles on their faces, expecting to collect $1 million

UHS offers tips to minimize stress, maximize productivity

May 7, 2012

While a relief for many students after 15 long weeks, the end of the semester also brings with it a flurry of exams, papers, presentations, and project deadlines.

Symposium honors legacy of the late biomolecular chemist Paul Bertics

May 7, 2012

A May 11 symposium honors the life and legacy of Paul Bertics, a biomolecular chemist who died last December.

Two honored with McDowell Alumni Achievement Awards

May 7, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will name John Francis and Kabzuag Vaj as the 2012 honorees of the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award at this year's Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Celebration.

National Down Syndrome Congress recognizes Wisconsin Singers

May 6, 2012

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) recognized the Wisconsin Singers for working with a cognitively challenged young man at a dance workshop in January.

Wisconsin Film Festival marks 2012 success

May 4, 2012

Ticket-takers scooped up more than 28,000 tickets during this year’s five-day run of the Wisconsin Film Festival, maintaining its status as the largest film festival of its kind in the nation, organizers say.

Study finds high rate of victimization among gays, lesbians and bisexuals

May 4, 2012

A new analysis of hundreds of existing research studies shows that lesbians, gays and bisexuals experience high rates of victimization.

International urban movement conference returns to Madison

May 4, 2012

Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

HR Design sets more campus engagement sessions in May

May 3, 2012

The campus community will get a chance to learn more and share ideas about the HR Design project at several events scheduled for this month.

UW-Madison student named to magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” list

May 3, 2012

Pictured in the glamorous setting of Manhattan, one of a select few who have a special wardrobe from Ralph Lauren and graced the set of the national "Mo'nique" television talk show as a guest performer, in person Jasmine Mans is disarmingly humble and grounded.

Prepare for Bike to Work Week with seminar on confident commuting

May 3, 2012

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery and UWell, the university’s new wellness initiative, will co-host a free seminar to kick off Bike to Work Week (May 14-18) on Monday, May 14, at noon in the Forum of the Discovery Building.

Deaf-communication pioneer to receive honorary degree

May 3, 2012

On May 18, Rob Engelke, chief executive officer of Ultratec, Inc., will receive an honorary doctorate at a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Engelke was cited for creating extraordinary advances that have enabled deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide to communicate via telephone.

Student Personnel Association honors nine for excellence

May 3, 2012

The Student Personnel Association recently honored the efforts of nine individuals with its Outstanding Achievement Awards.

UW couple competes Sunday in “Amazing Race” finale

May 3, 2012

On Sunday, “The Amazing Race” will come to an end for Major Dave Brown, Jr. and his wife, Rachel.

HawkCam attracts thousands of viewers

May 3, 2012

There’s only one thing growing faster than the three feathery lumps in the hawk’s nest on Weeks Hall: their audience.

UW staff member receives award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

May 3, 2012

For her dedication to ending sexual violence, Carmen Hotvedt, a Violence Prevention Specialist for University Health Services at UW–Madison, will be honored with a 2012 Voices of Courage Award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA).

Native American student organization hosts annual spring pow-wow

May 2, 2012

Wunk Sheek, a Native American student organization at UW–Madison, will welcome the campus community and the general public to the 29th annual Wunk Sheek Spring Pow-Wow on Saturday, May 5.

UW Design Gallery opens virtual space

May 2, 2012

"Design 2012: First Annual Student Virtual Exhibition" will be shown from 1-1:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, before "Escape," the Textile and Apparel Student Association runway fashion show, and again at 8 p.m. after the show, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Union South, Varsity Hall, 1308 W. Dayton St.