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Madison kids invited to trick or treat with campus Greeks
University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks," an opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Go Big Read author speaks tonight at Kohl Center
Rebecca Skloot, author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," the University of Wisconsin–Madison's selection for its common-reading program, Go Big Read, will speak tonight (Oct. 25) at the Kohl Center.
UW-Madison’s diversity leader wins award
The NAACP Madison Branch has awarded its annual W.E.B. DuBois Community Advocacy Award to Damon Williams, vice provost for diversity and climate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
‘Upswing’ dance faculty concert set for Nov. 19-20
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Dance Department is celebrating its new status as a department during the campus's Year of the Arts with a two-night fall faculty concert, "Upswing," at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St.
Officials update campus-area road projects
The summer construction season on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is finally drawing to a close after more than five months of traffic detours and delays. The work on several major utility projects began in mid-May following spring commencement weekend.
Chancellor Martin forms new student leader panel
The Chancellor’s Panel of Student Leaders met for the first time on Oct. 20 in an effort to maintain strong communications between Chancellor Biddy Martin,…
New system to track human resources services by mid-2011
A new state-of-the-art system for administering pay and benefits stands to fundamentally improve how faculty and staff receive human resource services.
UW law, business schools rate among Princeton Review’s best
The University of Wisconsin’s law and business schools were included among the nation’s best programs in Princeton Review’s annual guidebooks, with the Wisconsin School of…
Recent sightings: ‘Stop the Silence’ vigil
More than 100 participants hold glow-light sticks during a nighttime vigil on Library Mall on Oct. 20, 2010. The event was part of “…
New visitor guide spotlights campus
A lively new publication that allows visitors to UW–Madison to navigate and discover more about the lakeside campus is available through Visitor and Information Programs
UW-Madison “checks in” to Foursquare presence
Who's the mayor of UW–Madison? Biddy Martin? Bret Bielema? Bucky? Barry? Actually, it could be you.
Medical journalist on campus in November
Ivan Oransky, executive editor of Reuters Health, will be on campus the first week of November as biomedical writer in residence.
University Theatre presents ‘Valparaiso’
America is a culture obsessed with reality television, where every average Joe has potential for instantaneous stardom. See how sudden fame can overtake someone in “Valparaiso,” by Don DeLillo, opening Friday, Oct. 22, in the Mitchell Theatre at the University Theatre.
Percussionist returns to alma mater with a Danish beat
When Neeraj Mehta heads out to perform, the experience can seem like a cross between “America’s Got Talent” and American Pickers
UW leads with new captioning, transcription services for learners
UW–Madison has selected two firms to provide captioning and transcription services.
2010 Scott Kloeck-Jenson fellows honored
Each year, Global Studies hosts a luncheon to honor the recipients of the Scott Kloeck-Jenson Fellowship, awarded to outstanding UW–Madison graduate students whose work deepens international understanding and global social justice.
Booksmart
Spain: A Unique History (UW Press, 2011). Stanley Payne, Hilldale-Jaume Vicens Vives Professor Emeritus of History
Cow health and happiness delivered through the Internet
Can Web-based resources have a positive impact on a cow’s life?
Symposium addresses ethics, standards, beneficiaries of research
Drawing on issues raised by this year’s Go Big Read selection, a fall symposium will address responsible conduct and ethical decision-making in research.