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UWPD seeks info in Union burglary, damage
UWPD is investigating a burglary to the Outdoor Rentals Office of the Memorial Union that occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and 7 a.m. Oct. 1.
Campus safety report now available
UW-Madison’s 2010 campus safety report and guide is now available on the new Web site of the Division of Student Life, http://students.wisc.edu.
Documentary filmmaker’s work celebrated in Year of the Arts events
Errol Morris' Twitter bio lists writer, filmmaker and anthropoid... in that order. It's curious that an Academy-award winning filmmaker doesn't lead with that accomplishment. And anthropoid? A little digging into his work and it becomes clear that outsider Morris might feel he has just a toe or two in the human race rather than being all-in.
Federal grant to bolster consumer financial education at UW–Madison
The Social Security Administration has awarded $3.1 million to support research on financial education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Improving the cutting edge
Tiny tools— small enough to poke an individual lens on a ladybug’s eye — are getting more durable, thanks to ultrathin nanocrystalline diamond coatings developed…
Campus, city celebrate centennial of jazz legend
As a pianist, composer, arranger, educator and humanitarian, Mary Lou Williams (1910-81) gained a sterling reputation among her jazz peers. But to many outsiders, even jazz fans, she remained unknown and underappreciated. Her 1976 visit to the University of Wisconsin–Madison brought her work alive, but few pictures or recordings remain.
UW Homecoming parade celebrates Wisconsin tradition
Legend says that on the eve of the first Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, the trophy went missing, and Bucky Badger organized a search party of thousands to march down State Street and find it.
For first time, monkeys recognize themselves in the mirror, indicating self-awareness
Typically, monkeys don't know what to make of a mirror. They may ignore it or interpret their reflection as another, invading monkey, but they don't recognize the reflection as their own image. Chimpanzees and people pass this "mark" test - they obviously recognize their own reflection and make funny faces, look at a temporary mark that the scientists have placed on their face or wonder how they got so old and grey.
Ethnic Studies Week kicks off with lecture on legacy of civil rights
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will join educational institutions around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week with a kickoff event today (Sept. 29) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in 4141 Helen C. White Library.
Report casts world’s rivers in ‘crisis state’
The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis.
UWPD releases official crowd count for Obama rally event
University of Wisconsin–Madison Police officials estimated 26,500 people attended the President's Address on the UW campus.
Madison Metro post-event bus service information
Following President Obama’s political rally, Madison Metro will be adding additional buses to enhance service on Routes 2, 3, 4, and 6. Buses will depart…
Advisory: Library Mall update from UW–Madison
As of 4:30 p.m., Library Mall was more than two-thirds filled. Capacity inside the event area for President Barack Obama's Democratic National Committee political rally is expected to be roughly 12,500.
UW-Madison Ph.D. programs near top of doctoral class
Twenty-three doctoral programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison rank in the top 15 percent in their respective fields, according to an assessment released today (Sept. 28) by the National Research Council (NRC).
Political features writer, Silicon Valley business reporter to visit campus
A writer who chronicles the personalities in the nation’s capital and a reporter on the world’s biggest technology companies will visit campus as writers in residence.
WUD committee hosts post-Obama discussion
After President Barack Obama’s rally on Library Mall on Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee will host a discussion about the message and its effect on the upcoming elections.
Details announced on President Barack Obama’s Library Mall event: If you plan to attend
All those planning to attend President Barack Obama’s Democratic National Committee political rally on the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 28 should keep in mind several important logistical details.
Details on President Obama’s Library Mall event: If you live, work or study around Library Mall
If you live, work or study in the Library Mall area: The visit of a president is a rare event, and carries with…
Buildings affected by President Obama’s Library Mall event
State Historical Society of Wisconsin: The building will be closed to the public on Tuesday. Events have been canceled or relocated. Memorial Union: The Union…