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Wisconsin Singers sound of music includes all-time favorites
No doubt Elvis would be delighted: UW–Madison's Wisconsin Singers will give his tunes fitting tribute on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6, as part of the Singers' new show, "The Beat Goes On." Read More
New takes on traditional music showcased in campus concert
Fusing contemporary and traditional Latin American music, Sotavento will perform on campus Saturday, Nov. 6. Read More
Renowned critic-of-criticism to host symposium
Some days, everyone's a critic. But if they are, what sort of influence do they wield? Read More
A cappella groups to perform on Overture stage
If the Overture Center had rafters, they surely would be raised when UW–Madison's three student a cappella groups — the MadHatters (men), Tangled Up in Blue (women) and Redefined (coed) — meet there in performance at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Read More
Recent sightings
Stuck without a sketchpad Graffiti, artwork and doodles cover the interior of an elevator in the Mosse Humanities Building. The… Read More
Spring Timetable now available
The Spring Timetable on the Web is ready for viewing. Read More
Professor plans book discussion
Shiela Reaves, associate professor of life sciences communication, will present a talk, "Wisconsin: Land of Change," based on her book of the same title, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at Room of One's Own Feminist Bookstore, 307 W. Johnson St. Read More
Father’s advice proved dependable to professor
Boyhood on a dairy farm in Freeport, Ill., was an ideal beginning for Fred Buttel and his career as a rural sociologist. He came to UW–Madison because, quite simply, it was "where my dad told me to go." Read More
New editor for Wisconsin Week
Ellen Yazbec has been hired as editor of Wisconsin Week, which is published by University Communications and serves as the university's newspaper of record. Read More
Health Services announces new violence prevention specialist
Carmen Hotvedt, a former educator with the Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program at the University of Toledo, is the new violence prevention specialist at University Health Services. Read More
Tickets now available for Holiday Dinner Concerts
Tickets are now available for the Wisconsin Union's Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts. Read More
Roof repair begins on Helen C. White Library
A roof repair project began last week on the northeast side of Helen C. White College Library and will continue for at least another week, perhaps longer if the weather doesn't cooperate. Officials say the roof was leaking, necessitating the repair work. Read More
Greenhouse gases influence aphid wing development
"I'll Fly Away" may be the theme song of some insect species exposed to elevated levels of ozone, according to groundbreaking research by Edward Mondor in the entomology department. Mondor is researching the effects of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and ozone on insect behavior and physiology. Read More
Memorial Union cancels Thanksgiving dinner buffet
The Wisconsin Union will no longer be serving a Thanksgiving dinner buffet at Memorial Union. However, patrons can still order pre-cooked Thanksgiving turkey dinners with all the trimmings from the catering division from Wednesday, Nov. 3, until Friday, Nov. 19. Pick-up is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Tripp Commons in Memorial Union. Read More
UW, city to work on Halloween strategy
The city of Madison plans to discourage State Street Halloween celebrations after police were forced to use pepper spray to break up a Sunday morning disturbance. Read More
UW-Madison lands coveted grant to accelerate clinical research
The National Institutes of Health has awarded UW–Madison a $14 million grant to expand the nation's capacity to conduct clinical research by teams of investigators that bridge the health sciences disciplines. Read More
Library offers workshops on records management
Nancy Kunde, a university records officer, is presenting three free workshops to faculty and staff on how to manage records. Read More
Policy analyst to explore politics of K-12 education
A free, public address by policy analyst Michael W. Kirst will highlight the School of Education's annual celebration of American Education Week, Nov. 14-20. Read More
Help ‘Roll Out the Red Carpet’
As part of the season-long campaign to improve the fan experience at Camp Randall Stadium, UW–Madison is seeking 40 students, faculty and staff to serve as fan ambassadors and welcome visitors before the Badger football game on Nov. 6. Read More