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Paralympic events open to students of all abilities
Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to participate in a day of Paralympic and adaptive sports and activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Gym 2 at the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on campus. The event is free and open to all UW–Madison students. Read More
Photo exhibit to show 100 years of change in China
A unique collection of photographs documenting a century of landscape transformation in China will be on exhibit throughout November at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The exhibit, "Evolving Landscapes: 100 Years of Change in Western China," will be the first-ever public presentation of the images. Read More
Author Ruth Ozeki brings ‘A Tale for the Time Being’ to UW–Madison
Ruth Ozeki sees her work as a collaborative effort. She writes novels, but she says it’s her readers who finish the job. Read More
Information sessions will update HR Design timeline and progress
The next in a series of quarterly information sessions updating the campus community on the HR Design project are set for November. Read More
Changes ahead for spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies
Over the past three years, students looking ahead to their University of Wisconsin–Madison graduation have discussed several potential changes to the structure of spring commencement exercises. Read More
Target of animal rights protests kicks off animal research ethics forum
Any research that includes animals presents ethical questions, but they are questions Dario Ringach believes we rarely address together. Read More
Film festival explores environmental futures amid rapid global change
Profound questions about possible futures - precipitated by a changing climate, shifting energy resources, and the movement and displacement of people across the globe - will be explored during the Tales from Planet Earth film festival in Madison Nov. 1-3. Read More
Downtown streets to be closed for UW Homecoming Parade
Major downtown streets will be closed Friday, Oct. 11, for the annual UW Homecoming Parade presented by Lowe’s. Read More
Fall forum will discuss state of diversity issues
With a new chancellor, new campus diversity leaders and a new framework for inclusivity and diversity on campus in the works, the 2013 Fall Diversity Forum will offer a lot to discuss. Read More
Tradition takes to the streets for UW Homecoming 2013
It's time for a storied tradition to come alive on campus. Thousands of alumni will return for the annual commemoration of Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, set for Oct. 6-13, featuring a week-long celebration of UW graduates, future alumni, and all things Badger. Read More
Blank leads off University Roundtable fall series Oct. 9
The 2013 Fall University Roundtable series kicks off Oct. 9 with a presentation by Chancellor Rebecca Blank about the future of UW–Madison. Read More
Colonial Jamestown archeologist to dispel myths in Madison lecture
There are so many common myths about Jamestown - the first permanent English colony in North America - William Kelso keeps a list handy. Read More
Exhibiting signs of life
What if you could travel back in time 3 billion years, and take a breath? What would earth’s air smell like? Deeply stinky, according to Brooke Norsted, an outreach specialist for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum. Read More
Upcoming events address campus safety
Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the UW Police Department will hold three upcoming events to share information and seek community input on campus safety in the wake of a series of recent armed robberies. Read More
September kicks off flu shot clinics on campus
University Health Services (UHS) is reminding members of the campus community to get a flu shot - the single best thing you can do to stay healthy and prevent spreading the flu. Read More
Richard Cordray to speak at financial literacy and education field hearing
Richard Cordray, director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will speak at a field hearing of the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission on "Starting Early: Youth and Post-Secondary Financial Education" on the UW–Madison campus Wednesday, Sept. 25. Read More
Wisconsin Science Festival features Nobel, Pulitzer Prize winners and NPR host
The Wisconsin Science Festival starts Sept. 26 with four jam-packed days, inviting people of all ages and interests to unleash their curiosity. Read More
UW participates in Celebrate South Madison festival
The connection between UW–Madison and a vibrant neighborhood community will be renewed this weekend during the Celebrate South Madison festival. Read More