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Bioethics forum plumbs creativity’s scientific side
The 12th annual International Bioethics Forum, "Creative Insight: Further Studies in Human Consciousness," will be held April 25 and 26 on the Promega Corporation campus.
Biennial neon exhibition lights up the night
Light makes art possible: the interplay of shadow and saturation, a dull matte finish or a brilliant glow from inside. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the country's oldest university glass program finds ways to illuminate and refract light in thousands of different ways.
Students choose Anders Holm to speak at commencement
Comic actor and writer Anders Holm, a 2003 University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, will be the speaker for spring commencement ceremonies on May 18 and 19.
LGBT Campus Center hosts Out & About Month 2013
The UW–Madison community and LGBT Campus Center will celebrate LGBTQ lives and experiences with Out & About Month events from April 9-26.
Journalist, author McKenna to be Science Writer in Residence
Independent journalist and author Maryn McKenna has been named the Spring 2013 UW–Madison Science Writer in Residence.
Recent sightings: Buzz talk
Internationally recognized artist and barber Faisal Abdu’Allah talks about his work while cutting the hair of volunteer Alison Jones-Chaim during a live salon held…
Annual Wellness Expo raises awareness and funds for charity
The Wisconsin Wellness Expo, an annual event celebrating healthy lifestyle choices, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at UW–Madison's Southeast Recreational Facility, commonly known as the SERF.
UW Varsity Band Concert at Kohl Center April 18-20
The 2013 edition of the UW Varsity Band Concert will be bigger and better than ever, says conductor Mike Leckrone, who promises handclapping Badger favorites, multimedia displays, dramatic pyrotechnics, and aerial stunts performed by Leckrone himself.
School of Veterinary Medicine, UW Veterinary Care to hold open house
The UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care, the school's veterinary medical teaching hospital, will host an open house on Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Expanded Science Expeditions opens doors to UW–Madison research
Ana Garic spends her days in a University of Wisconsin–Madison lab studying a public health problem with real impact in Wisconsin communities — which is why it feels so good to invite the public onto her turf for the campus’ annual Science Expeditions open house to be held April 5-7.
UW alumna Alpert to talk about advertising career
Teresa Alpert's career took her on a path from the University of Wisconsin–Madison to special education teacher and engineer before leading her to a career in advertising.
Wisconsin Science Festival 2013 announces dates, call for presenters
After more than tripling attendance last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival is coming back for year three with plans for more activities at more sites that reach more people. The organizers announced today the 2013 festival will be held September 26-29 and issued an open call for presenters, communities, organizations and sponsors to get involved.
Who shapes the news? Conference explores future of independent journalism
Can journalists remain independent as the line between editorial and advertorial blurs, and as journalists write increasingly for corporations, academic centers and nonprofit agencies?
MFA Student Emily Belknap Receives 2013 Chazen Prize
Painter and sculptor Emily Belknap has been named the winner of the 2013 Chazen Prize to an Outstanding MFA Student.
Spring Sprint 5K benefits UW Arboretum
Inviting runners to kick off Earth Week, help welcome spring and celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Friends of the UW Arboretum is hosting the Spring Sprint for the Arb on Saturday, April 13.
Ed Talks Wisconsin an effort to start constructive dialogue about public education
Interested in public education and becoming more informed about the range of often contentious topics that are grabbing the headlines?
Wisconsin Film Festival expands to eight days
The Wisconsin Film Festival - the largest campus-based film festival in the United States, averaging over 100 films and up to 34,000 attendees each spring - will spread out beyond one weekend for the first time this year, giving audiences eight days to take in the wide range of cinema being offered.
Jane Goodall to keynote Nelson Institute conference in April
World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference on Monday, April 15, in Madison.