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Madison-area youth invited to compete in Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam semi-finals
Top youth poets from Madison and Milwaukee are gearing up to compete for a berth on the 2012 Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Team, which will represent the state at the national Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival in California this coming summer.
Does history repeat? Using the past to improve ecological forecasting
To better predict the future, Jack Williams is looking to the past.
Blood drive aims to fight sickle cell disease
A blood drive set for Tuesday, Feb. 21 will underscore the importance of blood donation as a way to help fight sickle cell disease, or SCD.
Black Men’s Initiative Forum set for Feb. 24-25
The Black Men's Initiative Forum on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 will help develop strong leadership through programs embracing this year's theme of "Building Capacity: Are You Equipped?"
Public meeting set on West Campus Cogeneration Facility
A meeting to present plans for an addition to the West Campus Congeneration Facility will be held on Thursday, March 1.
UW-Madison explores creation of College of the Arts
For the first time in several decades, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is considering the addition of a new college, the College of the Arts.
Bundle up and ride: Winter Bike to Work Week underway
The organizers of the effort to get people to bike to work through the winter are holding “Madison’s First Winter Bike to Work Week” from…
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter to speak at UW–Madison about post-9/11 security
Dana Priest, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes about intelligence and counterterrorism, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 28, about the rise of the post-9/11 security state in the U.S.
Update: Feedback, questions sought on HR Design
University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff are being encouraged to offer their observations or ask questions about the historic HR Design project underway on campus.
Talks address access, affordability in higher education
In his Academy Evening talks titled "Keeping College Accessible: Charting a New Course for Higher Education," University of Arizona professor Gary Rhoades will provide a seasoned, national perspective on the key factors affecting college affordability, social stratification, and educational quality.
Cycle for Sight raises funds for vision research
The second annual "Cycle for Sight" event will be held from 10am to 2pm Feb. 11 at two UW–Madison recreational facilities, the Natatorium and the South East Recreational Facility.
Student Organization Fair shows off more than 300 groups on Feb. 8
University of Wisconsin–Madison students can sample the wide diversity of student groups at the spring 2012 Student Organization Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kohl Center.
Evolution’s oddities are focus of Darwin Day
The annual celebration of Charles Darwin’s birthday at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will highlight the evolutionary significance of strange life forms, including the octopus and enormous flowers.
Campus and community events highlight Black History Month
Across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and the Madison community, a number of events will be held to celebrate the meaning and importance of Black History Month.
Water filtration, smart phones, LED lights showcased in student invention competition
University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate innovators will present 14 inventions on Feb. 9-10 in Engineering Hall on the College of Engineering campus as part of the annual Innovation Days.
Faculty and staff feedback sought on Human Resources Design
UW–Madison staff and faculty will have multiple opportunities to offer their perspectives on the campus’ human resources system in several formats this month.
Noted primate expert to discuss primate behavior, research ethics
A scientist who has pioneered the study of cooperation in primates will be the featured speaker at a forum on the ethics of animal research at University of Wisconsin–Madison.