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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. Read More
Writer’s Choice
Mexican Film Festival takes hard look at country’s issues Read More
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). Read More
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. Read More
Recent sightings
Seeing double Video screens surrounding the ceiling-mounted scoreboard at the Kohl Center provide a double view of Badger fans nervously… Read More
‘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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Photo essay: Snow day
Photos: Jeff Miller A statue resembles a snow-covered sentinel. After a relatively mild winter, snow… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
University addresses cartoon controversy with events
The UW–Madison community responded to the international controversy over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure by organizing and participating in a series of discussions and educational events. Read More
Panel discussion to focus on challenges for today’s students
The Department of English and the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs will host a conversation and panel discussion about Rebekah Nathan’s book “My Freshman Year: What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student.” Read More
Arboretum hosts event honoring Leopold
As part of the Madison area’s celebration of Aldo Leopold Weekend, the UW–Madison Arboretum will host a free public reading of Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac”and some of his other works from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, in the auditorium at the Arboretum Visitor Center. Read More
Climate change, air quality to be public lecture topics
The role of climate change and air quality in public health will be the topic of a free public lecture on Monday, March 6, by Patrick Kinney, a professor of clinical public health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Read More
Central Asian virtuosos to be artists-in-residence
UW-Madison students and local music lovers will have an opportunity to learn firsthand about Central Asian music and culture when two Kyrgyz performers take up a Central Asian University Residencies program at UW–Madison Sunday-Thursday, March 19-23. Read More