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Bike to Work Week is underway

June 6, 2011

UW Transportation Services is once again partnering with the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin to promote various Bike to Work Week events throughout town. Check…

School of Business dean finalists to visit campus

June 3, 2011

The three finalists for the position of Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be on campus in coming days.

‘Virus hunter’ to speak at UW–Madison event

June 3, 2011

Nathan Wolfe, an epidemiologist leading an effort to catch the next pandemic disease before it hits, will give the public a window into the big thinkers speaking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Big Learning Event.

Saturday Science at Discovery: June focus on ice cream

June 3, 2011

You start with milk, but then what? Get the scoop from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 4, in the Town Center of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

‘Point of View: The Veteran Print Project’ exhibit lasts through July 4

June 1, 2011

A collaborative exhibit titled "Point of View: The Veteran Print Project," which runs through July 4, has allowed Wisconsin veterans to share their war experiences and have local artists interpret them.

‘Jazzin’’ raises funds for campus child care

May 31, 2011

In celebration of the 100 campus child care workers who support the families of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff, the 14th annual Jazzin' Fundraiser will kick off with prizes and music Thursday, June 2, in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union.

Madison Marathon to affect campus-area traffic Sunday

May 28, 2011

The Madison Marathon will be held this Sunday, May 29, and several campus-area streets will be affected.  Traffic delays can be expected on University…

Ohio middle, high school teams top National Science Olympiad

May 22, 2011

A team of middle-school students from Solon Middle School, Solon, Ohio, and a team of high-school students from Solon High School, also of Solon, Ohio, took top honors in the 2011 Science Olympiad National Tournament, held Saturday, May 21 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

“Plants of the Arboretum” program set Sunday

May 20, 2011

The UW Arboretum is inviting families to enjoy springtime blooms while learning about ecological invaders through naturalist-led activities and games Sunday, May 22 starting…

Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream

May 18, 2011

To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM

Smithies Symposium brings neuroscience all-stars to UW–Madison

May 18, 2011

Three highly regarded neuroscientists - two Nobel Prize winners and a National Medal of Science winner - will be on campus Thursday, May 19, to discuss their research on brain function and dysfunction at the UW–Madison genetics department's fourth annual Oliver Smithies Symposium.

Conference to explore idea of popular sovereignty through key moments in U.S. politics

May 17, 2011

Popular sovereignty - the idea that ultimate political authority rests with the people - is today widely accepted as the basis for legitimate democratic government.

Media advisory: UW–Madison furlough community service day

May 14, 2011

5/14/10 TO: Media representatives FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, 608-262-0930, forster2@wisc.edu RE: TIP/UW-MADISON FURLOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

Beginning farmer school seeks cyclists, pledges for ride to farm fundraiser

May 12, 2011

The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers wants to put 100 bicyclists on the road on Saturday, June 11, to support the next generation of farmers.

Students organize summer fundraiser to benefit cancer research

May 11, 2011

Kick It to Cancer, a University of Wisconsin–Madison student organization, will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, July 23 in Oshkosh to benefit research at…

Public opportunities abound at National Science Olympiad Tournament

May 9, 2011

The public will have many opportunities to experience a massive showcase of hands-on science when the National Science Olympiad Tournament rolls into the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21.