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Students embrace Arabic in new International Learning Community

May 1, 2008

Arabic script runs along the dormitory hall of the third floor in Adams Hall. To an outsider it looks like an intricate design flowing among the plaster, but to the residents it provides direction and introductions to their fellow floormates. Read More

A weekend of success for UW–Madison engineering teams

May 1, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison formula car, concrete canoe and steel bridge teams excelled in competitions the weekend of April 25-27. Read More

Registration begins for new WiscAlerts-Text emergency service

May 1, 2008

UW-Madison is now enrolling users in its emergency text messaging system, WiscAlerts-Text. Read More

Spiraling nanotrees offer new twist on growth of nanowires

May 1, 2008

Since scientists first learned to make nanowires, the tiny wires just a few millionths of a centimeter thick have taken many forms, including nanobelts, nanocoils and nanoflowers. Read More

Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra commemorate Ralph Vaughan Williams

April 30, 2008

The UW–Madison Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Beverly Taylor at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater. Read More

Groundbreaking ceremony for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery planned

April 30, 2008

Gov. Jim Doyle and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will join the UW–Madison community at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Read More

Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search

April 30, 2008

On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students. Read More

Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions

April 30, 2008

When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Read More

Wisconsin graduates honored as ‘Badgers of the Year’

April 30, 2008

Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates living in communities across Wisconsin have been selected by their peers as Badgers of the Year, an honor awarded by chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Read More

Wisconsin Alumni Association awards scholarships to outstanding students

April 30, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has awarded scholarships to 16 outstanding students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in recognition of their academic excellence, overall achievement and contributions to the campus community. Read More

Advisory: Mirisch unable to attend May 2 events

April 29, 2008

Producer Walter Mirisch regrets that, due to illness, he will be unable to attend the previously announced events scheduled for Friday, May 2. Read More

Returning adult students honored

April 29, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor more than 30 adult students at a reception on Wednesday, April 30, with awards and scholarships that recognize their academic excellence and contributions to the community. Read More

Stem cell pioneer Thomson elected to National Academy of Sciences

April 29, 2008

Pioneering University of Wisconsin–Madison stem cell scientist James Thomson was elected today (April 29) to the National Academy of Sciences. Read More

Recent sightings: Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

April 29, 2008

Photos: Jeff Miller UW–Madison’s human powered vehicle team competed against teams from around the country at Sauk Prairie Airport… Read More

UW-Madison students again rise to the entrepreneurial challenge

April 29, 2008

For the second straight year, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison flexed their entrepreneurial muscle as they turned surplus materials into new creations. Read More

With cell as muse, art fuels scientist’s quest

April 28, 2008

For Ahna Skop, the tipping point to a career in science was a dance and a food fight. Read More

Facility gives geology department new dimension

April 28, 2008

A geoscience visualization lab that opened last week in Weeks Hall will add a new dimension to geology research and education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Oscar-winning producer returns to campus for reception, film screening

April 28, 2008

On Friday, May 2, UW–Madison will welcome Hollywood producer Walter Mirisch back to campus with two special events. Read More