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UW-Madison journalism school to honor alumni

April 22, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication's professional and scholarly mission will be on display at its annual awards dinner, as the school honors a diverse group of alumni for their accomplishments in a range of media. Read More

Four UW–Madison students share $50,000 prize in climate contest

April 21, 2011

Four undergraduates have won $50,000 in a student competition at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for innovative ideas to counteract climate change. Read More

UW-Madison welcomes gift of celebrated Taiwanese feature films

April 21, 2011

A unique collection of 30 celebrated feature films by various studios in Taiwan donated to the University of Wisconsin–Madison will enable scholars, film aficionados and general audiences to explore the richly layered history and daily lives of people in Taiwan. Read More

Symposium to focus on reprogramming, stem cell fate

April 21, 2011

The sixth annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium, Reprogramming and Controlling Stem Cell Phenotype, will be held April 27 at Madison’s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute. Read More

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor to talk about covering budget protests

April 21, 2011

When the fight over Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair proposal on collective bargaining erupted, the state's Capitol reporters found themselves in the middle of a national firestorm. Read More

New Law School program aims to help student tenants

April 21, 2011

For college students, housing is just one priority among many, which makes it easy to take the first apartment or dorm room that's offered with little planning. Read More

Analysis forecasts cuts in central city spending through 2013

April 21, 2011

Large cities in the United States are likely to reduce their per-capita spending by 7 percent from 2009 to 2013 due to the impact of the recession and the housing crisis, a forecast by a University of Wisconsin–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs economist and his co-authors suggests. Read More

Session will air proposed changes to bus routes 81 and 82

April 20, 2011

Madison Metro Transit staff will be holding a session at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., on Tuesday, April 26, from 7-9 p.m., to present… Read More

Intersection of neuroscience, religious practice examined in April 28 symposium

April 20, 2011

Deepening the dialogue between scholars of contemplative religious practice and neuroscientists interested in the effect of those regimens on the brain is the focus of… Read More

UW-Madison graduate wins Pulitzer Prize

April 20, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna this week was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, the most prestigious award in journalism, for an explanatory report on an effort by doctors to diagnose a boy's mystery illness. Read More

Forum considers human consciousness

April 20, 2011

The 10th annual International Bioethics Forum, Manifesting the Mind, will explore perspectives on human consciousness at its two-day symposium April 28-29. Read More

For the record

April 20, 2011

Pesticide use policy reminder In accordance with the university’s stormwater permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to notify the Central Answering and Response… Read More

Writer’s Choice: Honor Earth Day during upcoming events

April 20, 2011

In his 1948 masterpiece “A Sand County Almanac,” famed conservationist Aldo Leopold wrote: “A land ethic … reflects the existence of an ecological conscience, and… Read More

What are YOU reading?

April 20, 2011

For years, we’ve shared noteworthy books with our readers. Now, it’s your turn! New or old, fiction or nonfiction — tell us the name of… Read More

Cinematheque offers something old, something new

April 20, 2011

Three upcoming showings by Cinematheque span nearly 100 years of film history, showcasing a full range of techniques developed around the world. All shows begin… Read More

A century later, Madison Choral Union again presents ‘Elijah’

April 20, 2011

The Madison Choral Union was established in 1893, and from the beginning its vision was to be more than a group getting together for casual… Read More

Ten named winners of Distinguished Teaching Awards

April 20, 2011

Ten faculty have been named this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award winners. Pablo Ancos, assistant professor of Spanish and Portuguese, Kiekhofer Award Ancos Ancos… Read More

Retiree sought for ombuds position

April 20, 2011

The Office of the Provost is seeking at least one retired UW–Madison employee for the ombuds program. Ombuds John Mather, who has been with the… Read More