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UW-Madison conference looks at Obama education agenda
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Review begins for SMPH dean
A review is under way for Robert Golden, dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Review committee members include Phillip Certain (review…
Dance Department, Arts Institute remember ’60s events with symposium
The 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…
Science editor to present neuroscience and public policy seminar
Bruce Alberts, editor-in-chief of Science, will present a neuroscience and public policy seminar, titled “Science and the World’s Future,” at 4 p.m. on Friday, March…
Showcase returns for 12th year
UW–Madison’s 12th annual Showcase will feature more than 50 poster exhibits and optional breakout sessions focusing on ways to improve process on campus. The exhibits…
Adapted fitness: Elite athletes, at any ability
Everyone’s an athlete
New book shines light on relationships between mothers, nannies
Financial pressure, mothers’ role led to recent controversy
Chancellor Martin’s statement on Governor Walker’s budget proposal
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday that Governor Scott Walker's proposed cuts to higher education in Wisconsin will be very difficult to absorb after years of cuts to the campuses. She is encouraged, on the other hand, by the governor's forward-looking proposal to give increased flexibility to UW–Madison, and, over time, other UW System institutions.
Ecological adaptation likely to influence impacts of climate change
Animals' capacity to adapt is a factor in how they are likely to respond to changing climate conditions.
Conference on politics of consumption returns to UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a conference this week examining the intersection of consumption, citizenship, media and marketing.