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UW-Madison to host Science Olympiad National Tournament on May 18-21

March 8, 2011

More than 6,000 students, educators and parents from around the country will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21, for the 27th annual Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Survey to assess student involvement

March 7, 2011

In a few days, UW–Madison freshmen and seniors will receive an e-mail from Provost Paul DeLuca inviting them to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

Classic tips for a timeless spring break

March 7, 2011

As University of Wisconsin–Madison students count down the hours until spring break begins, University Health Services (UHS) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of supporting student health and finding that some advice never goes out of style.

Harvard professor to give Nellie Y. McKay Lecture

March 7, 2011

Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., will give the annual Nellie Y. McKay Lecture in the Humanities at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24

UW Concert Choir heads east during spring break

March 7, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Concert Choir leaves Madison on Friday, March 11, for a seven-city, five-state tour that stretches from Oberlin, Ohio, to Cambridge, Mass.

New perspective diminishes racial bias in pain treatment

March 7, 2011

Years of research show black patients getting less treatment in the American health care system than their white counterparts, but a new study suggests that a quick dose of empathy helps close racial gaps in pain treatment.

UW-Madison Dance Department, Arts Institute remember ‘60s events with symposium

March 3, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Department and Arts Institute announce the Sunlight Project and Symposium, a series of 10 events related to Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss' "They Marched into Sunlight."

Preston, professor and anti-puffery crusader, dies at 79

March 3, 2011

Ivan Preston, Journal Communications/Warren Heyse Bascom Professor Emeritus in the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, passed away on Tuesday, March 1 at age 79.

UW-Madison conference looks at Obama education agenda

March 3, 2011

Scholars from a range of disciplines at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will dissect and discuss the Obama administration's education agenda during a daylong conference sponsored by the Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) in the UW–Madison School of Education.

Discovery Town Center debuts Saturday Science Series for families

March 3, 2011

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Town Center will debut a new monthly series of free science exploration and education programs aimed at kids and families this Saturday March 5. Its first program, Leopold Discovery Day, invites learner of all ages to celebrate the life and discoveries of legendary University of Wisconsin–Madison environmentalist Aldo Leopold, known as the "father of wildlife management."

Writer’s Choice: Madison welcomes Badura-Skoda again and again

March 2, 2011

When pianist Paul Badura-Skoda plays recitals in Madison, they represent more than just world-class performance. As an artist-in-residence during the 1960s, his presence played a…

Martin makes case for flexibility before UW Regents

March 2, 2011

We must become more self-reliant, and we must do more to help ourselves so we can continue to help the public.

HRS service center will answer human-resource questions

March 2, 2011

When the Human Resource System (HRS) goes live, a newly reconfigured UW Service Center will provide all employees with a single point of initial contact…

Wisconsin Film Festival tickets on sale March 5

March 2, 2011

The Wisconsin Film Festival schedule of films will be printed in the Thursday, March 3, issue of Isthmus, and tickets will go on sale at…

UW–Madison compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

March 2, 2011

Standards of Conduct: In a good faith effort to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the UW System and UW–Madison prohibit…

Science internationalization course development awards available

March 2, 2011

Course development awards of up to $10,000 in flexible funds are now available to support UW–Madison faculty and instructional academic staff members in the sciences…

Upcoming deadline for CIBER grant opportunity

March 2, 2011

The UW–Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) offers a Global Research and Curriculum Development grant program for faculty and academic staff with…