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Central Asian virtuoso musicians to be artists in residence
UW-Madison students as well as music lovers in the greater Madison area will have a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about Central Asian music and culture when two Kyrgyz performers take up a Central Asian University Residencies program on March 19-23. Read More
Wisconsin Film Festival 2006: Education through cinema
Five little film festivals - four of them global in scope - and three competitions will comprise the eighth annual Wisconsin Film Festival, Thursday-Sunday, March 30-April 2. Read More
Alternative spring break options thriving at UW–Madison
During the 2006 spring break beginning next week, more than 100 UW–Madison students will give their time to 11 culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged communities in the United States. Read More
Jamaica trip represents UW’s first overseas alternative break
To party or to volunteer? This Spring Break, beginning March 13, UW–Madison students will have both options on the same trip. Read More
Jewish Heritage Lecture Series marks a 50th anniversary celebration
From the language of the Sephardim to the language of jazz, the UW–Madison Jewish Heritage Lecture series will reflect the Jewish experience from a variety of angles. Read More
Educators win national recognition for teaching and mentorship
The National Academies have recognized the efforts of four UW–Madison educators who have taken innovative strides in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate biology students. Read More
UW-Madison hosts summer opportunities fair
How can middle- and high-school students get a leg up on preparing for college? In many cases, summer recreation, academic and athletic programs play a valuable role. Read More
Executive MBA scholarship offered for non-profit sector
The UW–Madison School of Business is offering a two-year scholarship for its Executive MBA program to a qualified applicant who works for a Wisconsin not-for-profit organization. Read More
Global Simulation Workshop comes to UW–Madison
How would you run the world? UW–Madison students will have the chance to answer that question on Saturday, Feb. 25. Read More
UW-Madison students lead a Midwest energy summit
If America is "addicted to oil," then the Midwest Student Energy Conference just might be part one of America's 12-step program. Read More
Future artists showcase talents in ‘The Chancellor Presents’
Students will be exploring and articulating personal expression and ideas at the performance of “The Chancellor Presents the Performing Artists of the Future: A World Class Evening of Music, Drama and Dance,”on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Overture Center. Read More
UW-Madison students freezin’ for a reason
In general, college students are notorious for being a little wild and prone to do, um, interesting things. This Saturday, UW–Madison students get to be a little wild, especially with Madison's falling temperatures, at the 2006 Polar Plunge at Madison's Olin-Turville Park. Read More
British consul general to speak on Transatlantic Alliance
Andrew Seaton, the British government's senior representative to Wisconsin and 12 other Midwestern states, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Read More
Campus events respond to cartoon controversy
Three campus events have been organized to discuss the international controversy over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure. Read More
Undergraduate project promotes Habitat for Humanity
A team of four undergraduate UW–Madison journalism students has launched a campaign to educate young people about poverty, homelessness and low-income housing - and in turn spur greater involvement in Habitat for Humanity. Read More
Agenda outlines the future of Lakeshore Nature Preserve
An integrated plan for protecting the future of scenic lakeside natural areas that help define UW–Madison will be detailed in a public presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the main lounge of Chadbourne Residential College. Read More
Center helps low-income workers tackle tax season, finances
About 1,000 low-income workers in Wisconsin will get free help filling out their tax returns along with a dose of financial education to help stretch their paychecks even further, thanks to the UW–Madison Center on Business and Poverty. Read More