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Remembering Brittany Zimmermann: Stressing campus safety

April 4, 2008

Five communicators honored for accomplishments, leadership

April 4, 2008

The career achievements of five communications professionals will be recognized at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication banquet on Friday, April 11.

Zimmermann vigil planned for Sunday, April 6

April 3, 2008

Dean of Students Lori Berquam: "The University of Wisconsin–Madison community is grieving over the tragic death of one of our own, Brittany Sue Zimmermann."

Personal safety tips; counseling and support services

April 3, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department is adding extra patrols and asking for vigilance in the wake of the death of a young woman in the 500 block of West Doty Street in downtown Madison.

Prosecutor addresses treatment of jurors in Fairchild Lecture

April 3, 2008

Patrick J. Fitzgerald, whose work as special prosecutor probing the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity drew national attention, will deliver the annual Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School on Friday, April 18.

Statement from Police Chief Susan Riseling on campus safety measures

April 3, 2008

From UW Police Chief Susan Riseling: "As the University of Wisconsin–Madison community continues to mourn the loss of Brittany Zimmermann, the victim of a homicide in her downtown apartment Wednesday, we must also address the feelings of unease that arise from such a tragic incident."

Recent sightings: In the form of a question

April 3, 2008

More than 800 students rose to the challenge to take part in auditions for the "Jeopardy!" 2008 College Championship television game show.

University pursues Hermosa closure

April 3, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Labor Licensing Policy Committee (LLPC) will host representatives of the adidas Group and the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC) in a final effort to bring closure to issues related to former workers of Hermosa Manufacturing.

Campus child-care centers give parents peace of mind

April 2, 2008

Ten years ago, professors, research assistants and students had no options for infant care on campus to help them stay on the path to tenure, return to the lab or continue their studies after having a baby.

Students compete to promote NASA

April 2, 2008

From creating a space-based reality show called "NASA's Next" to assisting local organic farmers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's NASA Means Business team has a slew of ideas about how to promote NASA, leaving the spaceflight agency over the moon.

UW-Madison center makes a name for retail

April 2, 2008

About three years ago, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni debating the revival of the School of Human Ecology's Center for Retailing Excellence asked many retail companies what their opinions were on the school's graduates. The overwhelming answer: "We don't know."

UW-Madison graduate programs fare well in annual U.S. News rankings

April 2, 2008

A number of graduate programs and specialties at UW–Madison scored high marks in the 2009 "Best Graduate Schools" edition of U.S. News and World Report.

Sign up for ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ tapings

April 2, 2008

If you find politics and Madison history fascinating, the Olympics and coaching memorable, and the Grammy's and entertainment business interesting, join the audience of Wisconsin Reflections on Tuesday, April 15.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation chair to speak at Stem Cell Summit

April 2, 2008

Peter D. Kiernan, III, chair of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, will provide the keynote address at the World Stem Cell Summit Sept. 22-23, 2008, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Conference considers response to climate change in Wisconsin

April 2, 2008

What can - and should - public officials, corporate leaders, farmers, small-business owners, community organizers, and the rest of us do about climate change in Wisconsin? Hundreds of people from across the state are expected to convene at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center here on Wednesday, April 16, to address that question.

University Theatre presents ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

April 1, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's University Theatre wraps up its 2007-08 season with an American classic set in pre-Katrina New Orleans, where everything is hot, from the heavy air to the heady emotions.

Association of University Technology Managers honors WARF’s Cohn

April 1, 2008

Andrew Cohn, director of government and association relations for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), received the Bayh-Dole Award from the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM).

New book explores Daily Cardinal’s legacy

April 1, 2008

After a decade of newspaper reporting, University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism graduate Allison Hantschel found that the most interesting story she was ever a part of was the one she experienced herself during her years on the Daily Cardinal staff.

Local alumni to host dinners for 200 UW–Madison students

April 1, 2008

The biannual Dinners On Wisconsin! program will strengthen relationships among University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and current undergraduates when students enjoy home-cooked meals at the homes of graduates and learn about the professional world from alumni with firsthand experience.

Hundreds of high school students to participate in World Cinema Day

March 31, 2008

For the past five years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has welcomed hundreds of Wisconsin high school students and teachers to World Cinema Day, a program of the Language Institute and the Wisconsin Film Festival to raise cultural awareness and deepen understanding of diverse perspectives through international film.

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