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Recent sightings: First day of class

September 2, 2011

Students make their way through the front doors of Bascom Hall on the first class day of the new academic year. Jodie Perman… Read More

Badger Bash a blast at Union South

September 2, 2011

The Badger Bash is back at Union South. Read More

Federal judge to deliver UW Law School’s Kastenmeier Lecture

September 2, 2011

U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb will deliver the University of Wisconsin Law School's annual Robert W. Kastenmeier Lecture on Friday, Sept. 16. Read More

Interim Chancellor David Ward’s remarks at the 2011 Chancellor’s Convocation

September 1, 2011

Interim Chancellor David Ward’s Welcome: On behalf of the faculty and staff on stage with me, as well as those across the campus, it is… Read More

New students at convocation express enthusiasm, Badger pride

September 1, 2011

Interim Chancellor David Ward’s voice resonated through the Kohl Center today (Sept. 1) as he officially welcomed new students to campus at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students. Read More

Alarm test to close Memorial Library on Sept. 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

September 1, 2011

Testing on fire alarms will close the Memorial Library on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More

UW Law School to host lecture on Gulf of Mexico oil spill

September 1, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate will return to campus to talk about her work investigating last year's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More

Wisconsin Involvement Network to debut this fall

September 1, 2011

Starting this fall semester, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be launching a campuswide initiative called the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN). Read More

‘Saturday Science at Discovery’ explores science at the South Pole

September 1, 2011

This month, "Saturday Science at Discovery" invites the public to "be cool and go polar" with a bilingual learning journey focused on the extreme science of the South Pole. Read More

Seminars cover financial-coping strategies for employees

September 1, 2011

Resources are available for faculty and staff who may be dealing with difficulties related to increased health care and benefit costs and the associated decrease in take-home pay. Read More

Program relocation creates new central-campus synergy on the lake

September 1, 2011

Several campuswide diversity and international programs are relocating operations in the Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym), creating a new level of academic and student synergy in the historic Langdon Street building. Read More

Longtime library director reflects on a career at the crossroads

September 1, 2011

When a young Ken Frazier attempted to discern his future career, he found that his interests lay in “introductory everything and advanced nothing.” Read More

Multicultural Student Center to host annual celebration

August 31, 2011

On Friday, Sept. 2, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will sponsor the 30th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception celebration. Read More

Union renovation plans aired at public forum

August 31, 2011

The same plan that envisions an expanded lobby at the Wisconsin Union Theater would also boost the amount of Terrace seating area available near the theater, officials said Tuesday. Read More

Zimmermann run/walk planned for Sept. 17

August 31, 2011

A fundraising run for the Madison Crime Stoppers reward fund in memory of Brittany Zimmermann will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17. Early registration is now under way. Read More

Students: Charge your smartphones and prepare to #FindUW

August 30, 2011

Students are invited to participate in #FindUW, a social-media scavenger hunt, starting Aug. 31. Read More

Parents’ stress leaves mark on the DNA of children

August 30, 2011

Parents who are stressed during their children's early years can leave an imprint on their sons' or daughters' genes - an imprint that lasts into adolescence and may affect how these genes are expressed later in life, according to a study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin and the University of British Columbia. Read More

UW Law School students start off first year with community service

August 30, 2011

This week, the class of 2014 at the University of Wisconsin Law School will put aside their textbooks for a day of community service. Read More