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MPD seeks information on Park Street attempted armed robbery
Madison police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a 21-year-old man at 35 S. Park St. early today (Sept. 7).
Lynde B. Uihlein gift supports UW Law School, UW–Milwaukee joint water initiative
A gift from Milwaukee philanthropist Lynde B. Uihlein will launch a two-year pilot program that will bring the expertise of the University of Wisconsin Law School to the new Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Taiwanese Arts Week marks Taiwan’s founding with diverse artistic offerings
Taiwanese Arts Week will be held from Sept. 10-18 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Taiwan.
UW–Madison to participate in White House interfaith, community service challenge
Rohany Nayan knows what it's like to feel left out because of her faith.
‘Resentment on Main Street’ begins 2011 University Roundtable fall series
What does the rest of Wisconsin think of public employees? Political scientist Kathy Cramer Walsh travels the state to bring us the view from beyond…
Recent sightings: First day of class
Students make their way through the front doors of Bascom Hall on the first class day of the new academic year. Jodie Perman…
Badger Bash a blast at Union South
The Badger Bash is back at Union South.
Federal judge to deliver UW Law School’s Kastenmeier Lecture
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.
Interim Chancellor David Ward’s remarks at the 2011 Chancellor’s Convocation
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…
New students at convocation express enthusiasm, Badger pride
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.
Alarm test to close Memorial Library on Sept. 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Testing on fire alarms will close the Memorial Library on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UW Law School to host lecture on Gulf of Mexico oil spill
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.
Wisconsin Involvement Network to debut this fall
Starting this fall semester, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be launching a campuswide initiative called the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN).
‘Saturday Science at Discovery’ explores science at the South Pole
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.
Seminars cover financial-coping strategies for employees
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.
Program relocation creates new central-campus synergy on the lake
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.
Longtime library director reflects on a career at the crossroads
When a young Ken Frazier attempted to discern his future career, he found that his interests lay in “introductory everything and advanced nothing.”
Multicultural Student Center to host annual celebration
On Friday, Sept. 2, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will sponsor the 30th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception celebration.
Union renovation plans aired at public forum
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.