Tag Diversity
Campus arts opportunities: Feb. 16-23
The University of Wisconsin–Madison dance program - the first in the nation to offer a degree in dance - is celebrating its 80th anniversary. A number of performances in coming weeks recognize the milestone, including three scheduled over the week of Feb. 16-23. Read More
UW Athletics department celebrates Black History Month
The UW Athletics Department has created a Web site and new radio commercials by student athletes Janese Banks and Alando Tucker to celebrate Black History Month and to recognize the history of African-American athletes at UW–Madison. Read More
UW real estate center to be named for real estate legend James A. Graaskamp
Almost 600 alumni and friends have generated nearly $11 million in donations for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Real Estate, which will be renamed in honor of the late James A. Graaskamp, a legendary figure in real estate education. Read More
TIP/School of Music’s guest artist visits high school band
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music presents guest artists throughout the year, usually in short residencies that feature a recital and one or two master classes. In the case of current guest artist James Jenkins, who plays the tuba, the model has been expanded to include an outreach activity at one of Madison's public high schools. Read More
For seriously ill patients, a UW center helps navigate an emotional journey
In the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, the UW Center for Patient partnerships uses the resources of the university to spread hope and give guidance to seriously patients all over the state. The center combines the knowledge of the health care, legal and social work staff and students with the determination of patients to create a synergy that can improve health care in Wisconsin. Read More
Black History Month events planned
A number of events celebrating Black History Month are scheduled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison throughout February. All events are free and open to the public. Read More
University Roundtable spring lineup kicks off Feb. 14
The University Roundtable, a traditional semester lecture series at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will kick off on February 14 with a lecture by Alan Fish, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning and Management, about the future of the University Master Plan. Read More
UW students become ambassadors to the world through AIESEC
In a time of constant reminders of the need to learn about developing countries and cooperate globally, members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of AIESEC — the largest student-based organization on the planet — have become ambassadors to the world. Read More
DeWalt to lead PEOPLE college prep program
Jacqueline A. DeWalt has been named director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) in the School of Education, where she has been assistant director since 2005. Read More
UW becoming healthier with ‘Lighten Up Wisconsin’
Was losing weight or exercising more part of your New Year's resolutions? For members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff, achieving these goals has never been easier. Read More
UW-Madison slips to No. 2 in Peace Corps volunteers
For the first time in more than 20 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is not the top-producing institution for Peace Corps volunteers. However, UW–Madison's Peace Corps ranks continue to grow, with 106 alumni enlisted in 2005. Read More
Continuing studies announces non-traditional student scholarships
The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) announces the availability of scholarships for returning adult and single-parent students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
‘Wisconsin Indian Literature’ highlights oral traditions of state’s 12 Indian nations
"Wisconsin Indian Literature," to be published in January 2007 by the University of Wisconsin Press, is a unique anthology that respectfully presents the oral traditions, literature, and historically significant documents of the current twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin. Read More
Law students show holiday spirit
Members of the Student Bar Association at the University of Wisconsin Law School will be delivering toys to a local daycare center on Wednesday (Dec. 20) as part of their ongoing involvement in the community. Read More
The business credentials of language learning
When Dianna Murphy, associate director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Language Institute, graduated with a degree in Russian in 1989, she had two career options: work in government or teach. This was the case for many language students at the time, Murphy says, but a lot has changed since then. Read More
Amendment listening session set for Dec. 13
A second listening session about the impact of the recently passed marriage amendment on the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in 260 Bascom Hall. Read More
Berquam: Pay attention to safety
As the semester draws to a close, interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam is urging all students to pay heightened attention to their own personal safety. Read More
Dean of students finalists announced
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has narrowed its search for a new dean of students to three finalists. Read More
New admissions initiative to boost production agriculture in Wisconsin
A fall 2007 pilot admissions initiative for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is working to retain Wisconsin students who are both highly qualified and deeply committed to long-term careers in Wisconsin agriculture. Read More