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Film explores story of the Apostle Paul
Filmmaker Robert Orlando will come to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to screen his documentary, “A Polite Bribe: An Apostle’s Final Bid” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Marquee at Union South.
Hi-def group videoconferencing offered on campus
If you need to meet with people located beyond Madison – or even within it – but can’t get everyone in the same room, a convenient service on campus may help.
Longtime professor honored and surprised to be graduation speaker
Donald Downs, a UW–Madison professor of political science, was preparing for a class recently when he got an unexpected call. Downs was asked to deliver the charge to graduates at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Kohl Center. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Session to review design for State Street, Library Mall area
A public information meeting on the reconstruction of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street and Library Mall will be held Thursday, Dec. 5.
Meeting to address what we want in the next provost
Members of the campus community will have an opportunity to say what qualities they would like to see in the next provost at a town hall meeting Dec. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Union South.
Speaker to share how distrust contributes to poverty
Many of the issues associated with poverty in the United States are obvious, such as unemployment, single-parent families and declining wages for less-educated workers. But Temple University sociologist Judith Levine uncovered another, less obvious issue that contributes to poverty: distrust.
Get on board with startup series ‘Entrepreneurons’
Entrepreneurons is a new WARF series focused on bringing the fundamentals of getting a new venture started to the UW–Madison Community. Entrepreneurons brings together thoughtful leaders from across the country and our own backyard to exchange perspectives on core topics ranging from identifying an opportunity to building a startup team to financing and beyond.
Science Night is learning for the whole family
Discover your inner scientist with help from University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers at Family Science Night, presented by South Madison Promise Zone and UW Space Place.
SoE hosting range of American Education Week events, resources
American Education Week (Nov. 18 to 22) is an opportune time for UW–Madison’s School of Education to lend a hand in guiding its range of partners through this sometimes difficult terrain and into a future in which every child has access to a free, high-quality public education.
HR Design leaders invite employees to update sessions
The next in a series of quarterly information sessions updating the campus community on the HR Design project are set for November.
International Education Week events showcase UW–Madison’s global tradition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a long, distinguished history of international engagement and producing globally talented graduates who create better lives for people in the state and around the world. International Education Week, November 11-15, will provide an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the university community’s ongoing commitment to that tradition.
Pulitzer Prize-winner to explore future of journalism in digital age
Technology is changing how news consumers stay informed, shaping a new era of journalism that's faster, more interactive and more in-depth than ever before.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.