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Community service projects set for May 21 furlough day
Instead of heading off to work in the UW–Madison’s biological systems engineering department on Friday, May 21, Patrick Litza will instead go to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
Wisconsin Idea database spreads word of service to state
Legislators, county officials and newspaper readers across the state are finding out about the Wisconsin Idea through a university database that documents faculty and staff contributions to the state.
A place to ponder
As spring settles in on University Bay, visitors to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve can now take in the view from a custom-crafted park bench along the shoreline.
Rennebohm Foundation, Morgridge Center team to expand nonprofit leadership development
The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation has announced a gift of $100,000 to expand the work of the UW Center for Nonprofits in the School of Human Ecology.
Oldest dance program becomes newest department
While finalizing preparations for this weekend’s Lathrop Hall centennial celebration, the UW–Madison Dance Program received an added reason to rejoice — the nation’s first college program to offer a dance degree had just been granted departmental status.
We Conserve: Be the We
This column features the We Conserve program and its work on campus.
Chorus, symphony take on Beethoven work
A not-to-be-missed concert will take place on campus when the UW–Madison Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra present Beethoven’s larger-than-life “Missa Solemnis,” Op. 123, in Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, Saturday, May 1, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Grandeur recaptured in WHS library renovation
After seven months of painstaking renovation and restoration work, the Library Reading Room at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s headquarters will be open for free public tours during an open house on Friday and Saturday, April 23–24.
“Gonzo scientist” to discuss the wild side of science writing
Science writer John Bohannon will bring his alter ego, the “Gonzo Scientist,” to the UW–Madison campus the week of April 26.
Mixed news on owl family
Sad and promising news about the owl family that attracted attention in the campus community emerged this week.
Milestones
Wisconsin wrestling head coach Barry Davis has been named the 2010 National Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. The award caps…
UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers honored by foundation for prostate cancer research
Two researchers at the UW Carbone Cancer Center are among 21 who have been named 2010 Young Investigators by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)
Web site links environment and health for middle schoolers
What do climate change, urban sprawl and globalization have common? All are forms of environmental change that can trigger public health problems.
Food Summit winds up campuswide food discussion
More food for thought will be on the menu on Friday, April 23 at the Day on Campus: Food Summit.
TIP/Alumni Weekend
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is hosting Alumni Weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this weekend with events beginning Thursday, April 22.
Wear red to celebrate UW Spirit Day on April 23
Badger spirit will be on display everywhere on Friday, April 23, 2010 as University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and friends around the world show their support for the university on Spirit Day, part of Alumni Weekend.
Recent sightings: Yoga on Bascom
Yoga instructor Emma Seppala, left and wearing pink, and undergraduate Kimberly Helton lead other participants in stretching their bodies and refreshing their minds under…
Wisconsin meteorite shards on display at UW Geology Museum
At least five pieces of the meteorite that fell in southwestern Wisconsin last week will be on display at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum for public viewing Tuesday, April 20 through this weekend.