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Transit of Venus a rare event
On the evening of Tuesday, June 5, the planet Venus will cross the disk of the Sun in what astronomers call a "transit." Read More
Conference marking Witte retirement to explore issues in higher education
A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will highlight a conference next month marking the retirement of longtime University of Wisconsin–Madison professor John Witte. Read More
Morgridge Institute presents panel on H5N1 influenza research
The Morgridge Institute for Research will launch its Ethics@Discovery program on Thursday, May 31, at 2 p.m. with “Campus Conversation: Biomedical Research and National Security—Learning from the H5N1 Influenza Story.” Read More
Conference invites treatment providers to rethink their business model
NIATx, a learning collaborative based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) are teaming up in New Orleans, June 19-22, for their fifth annual joint conference. Read More
Share the Moment through social media during commencement weekend
Commencement is one of the most joyous times in the life of UW–Madison students and parents. Read More
Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work
Thousands of graduating students will make their way across the commencement stage this weekend, posing for photos, hearing the hoots from family members high up in the Kohl Center seats and beaming with pride. Read More
Four HR Design teams offer draft recommendations, more engagement sessions set
HR Design teams are looking for feedback on a new round of draft recommendations to develop a new, more effective personnel system for UW–Madison. Read More
New UW–Madison graduates have compelling stories
Every UW–Madison graduate has a story. Here are eight stories of students who will receive their degrees at commencement ceremonies May 18-20 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social is May 15
All university employees are invited and encouraged to attend the annual Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill. Read More
Radiothon raises $528,507 for sick kids
The three-day, 39-hour radio broadcast hosted by Tracy Dixon and Mike Heller of Clear Channel Radio station 96.3 Star Country ended Friday night with the announcement of the grand total. Read More
15th annual Jazzin’ benefit supports campus child care
The campus community is invited to enjoy an evening of great jazz music while supporting campus early childhood care and educational programs for children at UW–Madison. Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform at the 15th annual Jazzin’ benefit from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, in the Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon St. Read More
Wisconsin Union Theater celebrates history on eve of renovations
As the Wisconsin Union Theater closes for a two-year renovation, staffers are opening doors to the public in two farewell events. Read More
DARE celebrates completion at ‘shindy’
It was a whoopensocker of a night at the Madison Club last Friday, where the people behind the Dictionary of American Regional English, as well as friends of the project, came together to celebrate its completion. Read More
Two honored with McDowell Alumni Achievement Awards
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will name John Francis and Kabzuag Vaj as the 2012 honorees of the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award at this year's Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Celebration. Read More
International urban movement conference returns to Madison
Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
HR Design sets more campus engagement sessions in May
The campus community will get a chance to learn more and share ideas about the HR Design project at several events scheduled for this month. Read More
Native American student organization hosts annual spring pow-wow
Wunk Sheek, a Native American student organization at UW–Madison, will welcome the campus community and the general public to the 29th annual Wunk Sheek Spring Pow-Wow on Saturday, May 5. Read More
Berquam: If you attend Mifflin, be safe, smart
University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is hoping students decide to skip the Mifflin Street block party this weekend. But if they do attend, she's suggesting they listen closely to public safety officials and remember that dangerous behavior can have long-lasting consequences. Read More