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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
‘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. Read More
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. Read More
Computers — and people — work in parallel at new center
A trio of engineering professors has launched a new high-performance computing center. Read More
Reaching beyond the boundaries of the university
David O’Connor, admission counselor and UW–Madison’s American Indian recruiter, is no stranger to travel. Read More
Division of Student Life: New name, new changes
The Division of Student Life, formerly the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS), began the 2010–11 academic year with a new divisional name. Read More
Science author and blogger in residence
Author and blogger Jennifer Ouellette will visit campus from Oct. 4–8 as Science Writer in Residence. Read More
Academic staff gallery features artwork of Georgene Pomplun
From scenes of rolling green hills and red barns in warm evening sunlight to the distinctive architecture of the UW campus, the oil paintings of Georgene Pomplun evoke the essence of life in south central Wisconsin. Read More
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. Read More
Fall Roundtable schedule set
University Roundtable has announced its fall program schedule. Read More
Campus diversity efforts to focus on achievement gap, shared definition
As he heads into his third year on the job as vice provost for diversity and climate, Damon Williams is putting into place what he’s learned about UW–Madison since taking his post. One of the first steps was bringing a range of diversity programs from across campus together in his office, a reorganization that happened this summer. Read More
President Obama to visit Library Mall on Sept. 28
President Barack Obama will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Tuesday, Sept. 28 as part of a rally organized by the Democratic National Committee. Read More
Campus “corpse flower” poised to bloom
The Titan Arum — a.k.a. corpse flower — is expected to bloom today (Tuesday, Sept. 21), or possibly tomorrow in the D.C. Smith Greenhouse. Once… Read More
Curiosities: Are “baby” carrots really … baby carrots?
Sadly, not really. “There’s something very convenient about (baby carrots), and kids seem to enjoy it. It means more people eating vegetables, and I… Read More
New classroom offers multimedia opportunities
Students in UW–Madison’s School of Journalism & Mass Communication now have a classroom that will keep pace with their multimedia training. Read More
Slide show: Bascom Hill through the seasons
University Communications photographer Jeff Miller created this time-lapse series of Bascom Hill using photos captured weekly from a fixed location atop Mosse Humanities Building between August 2009 and August 2010. Read More