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Figure skating club: The u-rah Rockettes of the ice

February 24, 2010

Figure Skating Club president Kayla Haag says there's just nothing quite like the Winter Olympics. Read More

Wisconsin’s organic farmers are largely weathering the economic storm

February 24, 2010

The current financial downturn hasn't spared Wisconsin's organic farmers, but in general they have been able to ride it out, says a new report about the state's organic sector. Read More

Major changes shape Morgridge Center present, future

February 24, 2010

Since it was founded in 1996, the Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has gained wide campus and community recognition for its leadership and advocacy role in promoting civic engagement, volunteerism and service learning. Read More

Decades on, UW–Madison Research Park thrives, plans for growth

February 24, 2010

After getting its start during a time of pessimism and doubt, the UW–Madison Research Park has turned into an engine of high-tech economic development. Read More

WIAA tournaments impact parking, benefit campus, city

February 23, 2010

It's high school tournament time and the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Kohl Center is again hosting the WIAA wrestling, boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments. Read More

Cell phone drive raises money for domestic abuse victims

February 23, 2010

The University Subcommittee on Sexual Assault and Dating/Domestic Violence is hosting a cell phone drive until Monday, March 1 to raise money for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) of Dane County. Read More

Pecatonica River provides scientific basis for future restoration projects

February 23, 2010

Environmental groups annually spend upwards of $1 billion on projects aimed at restoring streams and former wetland ecosystems to their native states. Read More

Contest gives students chance to name the new south campus union

February 23, 2010

The Associated Students of Madison, working with the Wisconsin Union, will hold a contest to name the new Union building that is scheduled to be finished in 2011. Read More

Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu

February 22, 2010

Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study. Read More

Recent sighting: Freezing for Safety

February 22, 2010

Undergraduate student Andrew Bossler, along with other members of the UW–Madison cycling team, braves the chilly temperatures on Library Mall Feb. 19, to take… Read More

‘Almost Spring’ student dance concert set at UW–Madison

February 22, 2010

This week's University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program's student concert, "Almost Spring," is a showcase of creative original works by student choreographers. Read More

Communication conference to feature multidisciplinary research

February 22, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites the submission of original, nonpublished research papers to be presented at its 2010 "Communication Crossroads" conference on Friday, April 9. Read More

Open mic night part of ‘On, Wisconsin!’ contest

February 22, 2010

Are you eager to enter the "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube competition and win a trip to Las Vegas? Are you holding back because you don't want to deal with videotaping, uploading and other technical details? Read More

UW-Madison engineer joins national academy

February 22, 2010

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has included a University of Wisconsin–Madison engineer among its 68 newest members. Read More

“Wisconsin Reflections” to feature Leckrone, limited audience seating available

February 19, 2010

UW Marching Band director Mike Leckrone will appear in a new episode of “Wisconsin Reflections,” a university-produced Big Ten Network show that will be videotaped before a live audience at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Read More

Informational meeting set on campus utility construction

February 18, 2010

Utility construction projects planned for the UW–Madison campus during this spring and summer will be the topic of an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Memorial Union from 9-10:30 a.m. Read More

Demand for local food challenges distribution systems, report finds

February 18, 2010

Consumers' growing appetite for locally produced food presents both an opportunity and a problem for local growers. Read More

IceCube’s Antarctic season ends with success

February 17, 2010

As darkness settles over the South Pole and the Antarctic winter begins, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has something to celebrate: a great season on the ice. Read More

Committee seeks nominations for new human resources director

February 17, 2010

A faculty, staff and student committee searching for a new director of human resources is seeking applications and nominations for the position. Read More

UW-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives to host Wisconsin Teen Slam

February 17, 2010

Twenty-one high school spoken-word artists from southern Wisconsin will participate in a finale competition at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union Theater, 800 Langdon St. Read More