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A team of programmers from UW–Madison will compete in the 30th annual World Finals of the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest…
Peace Corps on campus celebrates 45 years with films, open house
The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love (the Peace Corps) marks its 45th year in 2006. UW–Madison continues to lead the nation in fielding recruits, so it’s more than fitting to commemorate this milestone here with an evening of international film.
Broadway veteran talks back to theater dreamers
With credits including performances in “Wicked,”the revivals of “The King and I”and “Flower Drum Song”and many more, Telly Leung brings his expertise to budding performers drawn from area high schools and colleges, as well as the general public on Monday, March 6. Leung will lead a free master class starting at 5 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater. An in-depth talk on his life and career will follow.
School of Music concert to premiere faculty, student works
New pieces by Laura Schwendinger, associate professor of composition whose work has been recorded by soprano Dawn Upshaw and others, and Chris Walczak, will debut in concert on Monday, March 6.
Union Craftshop celebrates 75 years with exhibit
The Craftshop at Memorial Union has been providing as oasis of creativity since 1929. “Blowing the Dust Off Art” celebrates this significant anniversary with a display of historical and contemporary photos of students at work in the shop.
BIG exhibition offers new takes on print media
Audacious prints on a grand scale by six artists comprise “BIG: Collaboration and Innovation in the Print Medium,” a new exhibition opening in the UW–Madison Gallery of Design on Wednesday, March 8.
Moveable books, decorative bindings featured in two library exhibits
The Department of Special Collections highlights color lithographic proof sheets of moveable children’s books from the Lothar Meggendorfer Collection in this exhibit, which runs through Saturday, April 15, in the Memorial Library.
Writer’s Choice
Mexican Film Festival takes hard look at country’s issues
Taking aim: women’s Water Polo Club
The women’s Water Polo Club, an intercollegiate team within UW–Madison’s Division of Recreational Sports, practices in the pool at the South East Recreational Facility (SERF).
Alternative spring break options thriving at UW–Madison
During spring break, March 11-19, more than 100 UW–Madison students will give their time to 11 culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged communities of the United States.
Recent sightings
Seeing double Video screens surrounding the ceiling-mounted scoreboard at the Kohl Center provide a double view of Badger fans nervously…
‘Figaro’ hones cast’s knowledge of human relationships
In the University Opera’s production of Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro,”the student cast is gearing up for their characters’ comeuppances.
University Housing builds for the next generation
Mark Roessler serves as University Housing’s design and building guru, responsible for shepherding complex, multimillion-dollar construction projects from inception through design, approval, construction and finally, student move-in. The process involves hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of details, along with complex interactions with construction firms and state government.
Campus policy change will require new passwords
UW-Madison has updated its policy on computer passwords and, during the next 12 months, will require all users of the campus network to specify a new password for use with their NetID.
Chemistry department to host dedication
The chemistry department will host a series of educational, artistic and social events on Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, to honor former department chair and university chancellor Irving Shain and to dedicate the Irving Shain Chemistry Research Tower.
Staff electronic earnings statements available in ‘My UW’
UW-Madison faculty and staff now able to access their earning statements online through the “My UW- Madison” portal.
Scholar to students: ‘We can’t have low expectations of blind people’
During a classroom presentation at the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, two guest speakers spoke to students about blindness and other physical impairments, and how children with disabilities can be accommodated in regular classrooms.
Photo essay: Snow day
Photos: Jeff Miller A statue resembles a snow-covered sentinel. After a relatively mild winter, snow…
Jewish Heritage Lecture Series helps launch 50th anniversary
From the language of the Sephardim to the language of jazz, the Jewish Heritage Lecture series will reflect the Jewish experience from a variety of angles.
International Institute celebrates 10th anniversary
The International Institute, which is the university’s portal to the world, is marking its 10th anniversary this year and plans a number of events to mark the milestone.