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Jazz, spoken word shows coming to Music Hall
Jazz and spoken-word performances will heat up Music Hall on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus later this month. Read More
Program partners international and American students to enhance learning
UW–Madison is home to more than 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. As new international students arrive on campus each year, many are confronted with language barriers, culture shock, loneliness and academic difficulties, among other worries. Read More
Lectures, edible books part of National Library Week
The Edible Book Festival that kicks off National Library Week, April 15?21. Read More
Center to honor retiring director
The Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America (CHPC) will honor its retiring director, James Danky, with a symposium on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14. Read More
Be a tour guide or information guide
Visitor & Information Programs and Undergraduate Admissions are hiring student Information Guides and Tour Guides for Summer 2007. Read More
Teaching and Learning Symposium schedule, registration available online
The complete schedule, including session and workshop descriptions, and an online registration form for the 2007 UW–Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium - scheduled for May 30-June 1 at the Pyle Center - is now available online. Read More
Sexual assault awareness month recognized on campus
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and community survivors and activists have assembled a full slate of activities ranging from lectures and training sessions to performances and a candlelight vigil. Read More
Clinical autism project seeks ‘Toddler Talk’ participants
The Early Autism and Communication Research Clinic of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center seeks participants for its "Toddler Talk" project. Read More
University Club celebrates 100 years
At their meetings in March, the university's Faculty Senate and Academic Staff Assembly passed identical resolutions congratulating the University Club on its 100th anniversary. The resolutions noted that the club has been a well-respected presence on the campus since its founding in 1907, has contributed and continues to contribute to the social and cultural life of the university, and serves an important function as a venue for conversation and the exchange of ideas over lunch and for meetings of faculty and staff. Read More
UW-Madison: Hermosa efforts moving forward
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is moving forward in its efforts to investigate and respond to alleged workers' rights abuses at a former Adidas Group subcontractor in El Salvador. Read More
Register now for Crazylegs
Badger head football coach Bret Bielema will be the grand marshal for the 26th Annual Crazylegs Classic coming up on Saturday, April 28. The event includes an 8K run, a two-mile walk and a wheelchair competition. Cindy Alvarez, wife of athletic director Barry Alvarez, will lead the walk. Read More
Fishing for new anti-inflammatory, cancer drugs
Though cell movement and migration in the body play a central role in mediating injury and disease, including inflammatory responses and cancer metastasis, drugs designed to stifle cells’ nomadic tendencies are scarce. A new interdisciplinary research project funded by the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery seed grant program seeks to develop a novel drug-discovery process that may start to fill this gap. Read More
Researchers seek early detection for hard-to-diagnose disease
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by infertility due to anovulation, abnormal secretion of androgens and other hormones, and insulin resistance. PCOS is the most common female endocrine disorder, affecting 4-7 percent of women in their reproductive years — the syndrome accounts for 75 percent of all anovulations. PCOS has staggering adverse physiological, psychological and financial consequences for women’s reproductive health. Read More
2007 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
The UW–Madison Teaching Awards Committee has announced the 2007 Distinguished Teaching Awards winners. Read More
Ritschel brings forest art to Wisconsin
In 1995, Ute Ritschel started curating exhibitions in private gardens in her hometown of Darmstadt, Germany Read More
Employee Matters
State of Wisconsin Investment Board (part 3 of 3) What investment choices does the Wisconsin Retirement System offer? Participants in the… Read More
More events planned in Dance Program celebration
The Dance Program, the first in the country to offer a degree in dance, continues its 80th anniversary celebration throughout April. Read More
Alumni association presents distinguished graduates with awards
By Candice Gaukel Andrews This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards program will mark the 71st year that the Wisconsin Alumni Association… Read More
Second annual stem cell symposium to focus on heart tissue, blood diseases
Several of the world's leading experts on the formation of blood and heart cells from stem cells, and clinical applications of stem cells in blood and heart diseases, will come together on Wednesday, April 18, for the second annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium. Read More