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Dec. 21 total lunar eclipse and UW Space Place eclipse party planned
Clear skies permitting, an extraordinary lunar eclipse will be visible from Wisconsin in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 21. Read More
Poster helps keep doors to learning open
Camp Randall's shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on sale at the University of Wisconsin–Madison starting today (Dec. 17), with all proceeds benefiting need-based scholarships. Read More
Academic staff create committee to oppose unit clarification
Academic staff members are needed on a committee leading efforts against unit clarification. The Academic Staff Executive Committee (ASEC) approved a new ad hoc… Read More
100-year study mirrors U.S. history of concrete
Almost since the beginning of recorded history, people have used concrete substances in everything from infrastructure to artwork. Read More
Satellites give an eagle eye on thunderstorms
It's one of the more frustrating parts of summer. You check the weather forecast, see nothing dramatic, and go hiking or biking. Then, four hours later, a thunderstorm appears out of nowhere and ruins your afternoon. Read More
University Health Services initiates mental health case-management program
Counseling and Consultation Services has created a new case-management program to serve students with complex mental health and social support needs. Read More
Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions
Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist. Read More
Patient language assessed in UW–Madison talk
The expression of illness in the digital age, and the impact of patient language on health information systems, will be explored by Catherine Arnott… Read More
Prevent theft over winter break
Theft is one of the most common crimes on the UW–Madison campus. As students head home for winter break, there are several easy steps you… Read More
UW seeks high court review of Badger Catholic decision
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that required UW–Madison to fund religious worship activities. Read More
Sources for journalists: Looking back on 2010 and ahead to 2011
It was a year that brought the BP oil spill, continued U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, the emergence of the Tea Party, further expansion of social media and Wikileaks. Read More
Engineering students compete with unique inventions
A pedal-powered riding lawn mower, a green garbage disposal, an attachment for wheelchairs that increases traction in slick conditions: These, and others, are the designs that circulate inside engineering students' minds. Read More
Study examines higher education costs, productivity
American colleges and universities are becoming less productive in getting students through to graduation, but their productivity can be improved, according to a new study by two University of Wisconsin–Madison education experts. Read More
UW-Madison to celebrate 50 years of Peace Corps
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's African Studies Program will host Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years, an event honoring half century of volunteer service. Read More
Hospital Santa ends his 43-year holiday run
A retired Madison firefighter who has dressed as Santa Claus for 43 years will make his final appearance at American Family Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Read More
Event looks ahead to new Union South cinema
As part of the series of events anticipating Union South’s spring unveiling, UW–Madison will celebrate the facility’s new cinema Wednesday, Dec. 15. Students are… Read More
Cultural Linguistic Services recognized for promoting diversity
UW-Madison’s Cultural Linguistics Services program was among those recognized by the state Office of Employment Relations and the Council on Affirmative Action for its… Read More
Ohio congresswoman to speak at winter commencement
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, the senior woman in the 112th Congress and a UW–Madison alumna, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university's two winter commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Kohl Center. Read More