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Belly dancers, sword swallowers and fire breathers welcome at auditions
The third annual UW’s Got Talent competition, held on Thursday, Oct. 7, after Homecoming’s “Yell Like Hell” (approximately 8 p.m.), will bring people together to showcase unique, entertaining talents in a fun evening of unexpected surprises.
Song, artwork capture essence of 19th century life
Woven together, the artwork and music of the 19th century will provide a rich historical fabric during a family event on Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Chazen Museum of Art.
Campus activities at the Wisconsin Book Festival, Sept. 29–Oct. 3
In its ninth year, the Wisconsin Book Festival has something for everyone during five days of panels, workshops and performances by local and nationally recognized authors. This year’s theme, “Beliefs,” reflects a multiplicity of perspectives that add vibrancy to the life of a community.
‘Grapes of Wrath’ opens Oct. 1 at University Theatre
The Department of Theatre and Drama’s producing arm, University Theatre, will present Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath,” directed by Professor Norma Saldivar, Oct. 1–16 in the Hemsley Theatre.
Festival brings African diaspora to Madison
The Memorial Union’s Terrace, Wisconsin Union Theater, Willy Street Fair and, this year, also Madison College, are about to explode in music, dance, films and lectures with this year’s World Music Festival, Thursday–Saturday, Sept. 23–25.
Computers — and people — work in parallel at new center
A trio of engineering professors has launched a new high-performance computing center.
Reaching beyond the boundaries of the university
David O’Connor, admission counselor and UW–Madison’s American Indian recruiter, is no stranger to travel.
Science author and blogger in residence
Author and blogger Jennifer Ouellette will visit campus from Oct. 4–8 as Science Writer in Residence.
Biological sciences sponsors weekend
The UW biological sciences community will sponsor a preview weekend Oct. 21-24 for highly qualified underrepresented undergraduate students considering doctoral studies.