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Countdown to Commencement prepares UW grads for real world
Students at UW–Madison will prepare for commencement and life after college at Countdown to Commencement, a special two-day event for all graduating seniors on Wednesday, April 7, at Tripp Commons in the Memorial Union and Thursday, April 8, at Union South. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.
Public invited to tour labyrinth
A one-day labyrinth created by a UW–Madison graduate student will give walkers literal and figurative space to reflect on Friday, April 2.
Statement from Provost Peter Spear on finding of Audrey Seiler
“On behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, I want to express our profound relief and joy at the news that Audrey Ruth Seiler…
Frederick W. Miller estate endows UW Law School
A gift of more than $7 million to create an endowed deanship at the Law School at UW–Madison - a first for the university - was provided in the estate of Frederick W. Miller, former president and publisher of The Capital Times, officials announced Tuesday.
New storage method amplifies cells available for science
The work promises to greatly amplify the number of cells that survive their enforced hibernation, that remain undifferentiated and that are more readily available for research. What's more, with more survivors, genetic variability becomes less of an issue.
Web site tracks spending on legislative elections
To assist policy-makers and social scientists, a project on the UW–Madison campus is providing difficult-to-obtain information and research on the impact of some campaign finance laws.
Hong: Vote online in ASM elections
UW-Madison Dean of Students Luoluo Hong is encouraging students to get involved in shared governance by voting in this week's Associated Students of Madison (ASM) spring elections.
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Why Files nominated for Pixie The Why Files, a science Web magazine produced at UW–Madison, has been nominated for a Pixie Award “honoring…
3 finalists named to head cross-college biology
Three finalists have been named as candidates to direct the Institute for Cross-College Biology Education, an organization formed last November to serve as an umbrella for undergraduate biology programs and majors that span more than one school or college.
Hands-on intro to Japanese arts
Artists from Wisconsin's Japanese sister state will offer a free, interactive afternoon of traditional Japanese art at UW–Madison on Friday, April 2. Participants can explore puppets, dance, paper arts, music, martial arts and more.
Puerto Rican Heritage Month
The Puerto Rican, Latina/o and multicultural experience will be portrayed through art and poetry in “Reinventing Our Roots, Rededicando Nuestras Raices,” an exhibition through…
Mexican cultures and music
Cultural revelations embedded in the music of Tierra Caliente, the Huasteca and other regions of Mexico will be explored on Tuesday, April 6, by…
‘Tonight Show’ drummer, country fiddler in anniversary concert
A veteran of the Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Bassie bands will help the Varsity Band celebrate its 30th anniversary Thursday-Saturday, April 15-17.
Web site tracks campaign spending, public funding
To assist policy-makers and social scientists, a campus project is providing difficult-to-obtain information and research on the impact of some campaign finance laws.
Capitol Capsules
School of Business addition bill sent to governor The Senate approved an Assembly amendment to Senate bill 474 and sent the bill to…
Conference marks anniversaries
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Department of African Languages and Literature, the only such department in the country, the university will host the African Language Association's annual conference — which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Proceedings will take place at UW–Madison on Wednesday-Sunday, April 14-18.
Campus safety tips
It is always important for students, faculty and staff to take precautions that ensure their safety on and around campus. The UW Police Department offers the following safety tips.
High flier in global real estate credits UW–Madison
When she was looking at master's of business administration programs in the mid-'90s, Susan Chapman wasn't too "It's interesting, because I was fairly adamant about not wanting to go to Wisconsin," says Chapman, now director of global real estate for Level 3 Communications in the Denver area. "Then I went on my road show of campuses, and I talked with students, professors and alumni. "No. 1, Wisconsin alumni always returned my phone calls," which made a big impression, she says.
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Best practices to curb drinking suggested
To help solve the problem of high-risk drinking, the PACE Coalition submitted recommendations to the city's Alcohol License Review Committee on national best practices in licensed establishments.