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New children’s center opens in University Houses
A new campus children’s center is set to open in UW–Madison’s University Houses this month.
Delegation of Chinese educators visits UW–Madison
Leaders from Shanghai’s East China Normal University (ECNU), one of China’s top institutions of teacher training, visited the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Sept. 14 to learn more about the School of Education and discuss possible collaborations in the future.
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Year of the Arts events this week
In celebration of Illuminate: Year of the Arts, which launches on Thursday, Sept. 16, some buildings at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will shine more brightly than usual with color washes and projections from 7:15-11 p.m. today (Sept. 14) through Thursday, Sept. 16.
Special symposium addresses practical applications of evolution
The Center of Rapid Evolution (CORE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is sponsoring a special event to foster discussion and outreach about how the science of evolution applies to real-world problems.
‘Green’ jobs take spotlight in community environment forum
Panelists from the Madison area and beyond will consider the growing sector "green jobs" and the challenges and opportunities presented for students, mid-career professionals and others seeking environmentally oriented careers in a series of free public discussions this fall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW-Madison continues to land rankings praise
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to be lauded nationally, this time for its popularity with employment recruiters.
UWPD, Crimestoppers partner for Zimmermann walk/run
The University Police Department has teamed with Madison Area Crimestoppers and the family of Brittany Zimmermann to organize the Brittany Zimmermann Memorial 5K Walk/Run.
Computers — and people — work in parallel at new center
A trio of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering professors has launched a new high-performance computing center.
Go Big Read kicks off another year with events
The campus community has many opportunities to participate in the second year of the Go Big Read common-reading program, which this year will feature “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.
Time magazine election-year road trip stops in Madison
Time magazine's Joe Klein will stop Monday, Sept. 13 in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to talk with students and anyone interested in the state's hot races.
UWPD launches bicycle education and enforcement campaign
During the next month, the University Police Department will be conducting concentrated bicycle education and enforcement throughout the campus.
Be prepared for traffic congestion around campus
Fans heading to Camp Randall Saturday, Sept. 11, for the first Badger home game of the season should be prepared for heavy traffic congestion in the campus area.
Planning moves forward on UW–Madison research animal forums
Planning is moving ahead on a series of community forums that aim to provide a window into the use of animals in research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Emergency evacuation drill scheduled
Scheduled emergency evacuation drills will be conducted on campus Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 21, 22 and 23. The day and time of evacuation for each building is…
UWPD investigates Natatorium assault
The UW–Madison Police Department is seeking information about an incident that occurred around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Dr.
Badger Volunteers signup deadline approaches
The deadline to sign up to join the Badger Volunteers is on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Sixth annual ‘Passing the Mic’ spoken-word series to feature Latin flair
Latin rhythms will set a flavorful beat for the sixth annual Passing the Mic spoken-word series Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Wisconsin Historical Society auditorium, 816 State St.