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Intel official to deliver Denton Distinguished Lecture
Genevieve Bell, Intel Fellow and director of interaction and experience research at Intel Corp., will deliver the Denice D. Denton Distinguished Lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday, Oct. 24.
‘Stories on the Hill’ uses app to tell tales
In the Year of the Wisconsin Idea, a two-part event at historic University of Wisconsin–Madison locations will meld the storytelling traditions of the past with new ways of telling tales.
Wall Street economist to speak on campus
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus Stephen S. Roach, Ph.D, one of Wall Street's most influential economists, will visit campus this week to address the topic of "Pitfalls in a Post-Crisis World: Moment of Truth for Global Rebalancing."
University, private-sector collaboration brings Bucky Wagon back for Homecoming
Decades of rust, bent running boards and unreliable cable brakes and steering aren't suitable for a campus icon.
Pro Arte Quartet turns 100, celebrates with new commissions, free concerts, lectures
To celebrate its centennial year, the Pro Arte Quartet has commissioned original works from four contemporary composers, all of which will be given their world premieres during the 2011-12 season.
Chazen Museum of Art announces grand-opening events
On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23, the Chazen Museum of Art celebrates the grand opening of its expansion with open houses from noon–5 p.m. on both days.
A fan’s guide to ESPN College GameDay, Camp Randall Stadium, campus traffic
ESPN’s College GameDay visits Bascom Hill for this weekend’s historic matchup between the Badgers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers and university officials want to make sure that the experience is a safe, fun and enjoyable one for everyone.
Native American environmental activist gives public talk
On Thursday, Oct. 6, internationally acclaimed Native American environmental justice activist Winona LaDuke will give a public talk on “Religion, Faith and the Land from a Native Perspective.”
UW humanities faculty, library share insights, ancient manuscripts with high school teachers
Rare 16th century editions of works by Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus will be on hand to show teachers participating in the first workshop of the Great World Texts Program on Monday, Oct. 3, in Room 126 of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Library.
UW–Madison’s first online degree program celebrates 10 years of success
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) program celebrates 10 years of success this October.
Nobel Prize winner to speak at UW–Madison
Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to deliver a Hilldale Lecture on ecological and social diversity.
Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff.
Employees work behind the scenes to make football Saturdays run smoothly
For these UW–Madison employees, Saturdays and the weekdays leading up to them during football season are packed with action that doesn’t necessarily take place on the field, but that is essential to ensuring the quintessential game-day experience.
New Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house to be dedicated
The new Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house will be dedicated at 237 Langdon St. this week, nearly three years after a fire destroyed the original historic building on the same lot.
Camp Randall FanCam appears at Nebraska game
More than 80,000 Badger football fans will have a chance to prove they were present when Wisconsin takes on Nebraska this Saturday, Oct. 1 in the first of many Big Ten rivalry matchups, by participating in the “Camp Randall FanCam.”
Extended hours planned for Badgerville for Saturday’s Nebraska game
To celebrate the start of the Big Ten season, Badgerville, the official tailgate party of Wisconsin Athletics will open at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, prior to the UW vs. Nebraska game which starts at 7 p.m.
Employee flu shot clinics start Oct. 3
This year’s employee flu shot clinics will start Oct. 3 and will run into mid-November.
Tony Award-winning director, playwright to speak at UW–Madison
Chicago theater luminary Mary Zimmerman will give a public lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in Room L160 of the Chazen Museum of Art.