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Veteran journalist Dan Flannery wins UW–Madison’s Journalism Ethics Award

April 11, 2011

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor newsman Dan Flannery, executive editor of the Post Crescent in Appleton, Wis., with the Wisconsin Commitment to Journalism Ethics Award on Friday, April 15.

Bullying, harassment targeted in series of events

April 11, 2011

On April 15, individuals from across Wisconsin will join together to make a statewide commitment to put an end to LGBT bullying, harassment, homophobia and transphobia.

Investigative reporter, Chicago business writer to visit campus

April 8, 2011

One of the nation's leading investigative reporters and a writer who has chronicled innovation in Chicago business will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this month as writers in residence.

Conference on journalism ethics planned for April 15

April 8, 2011

Al Jazeera's chief strategic adviser in the Americas will be the keynote speaker at the third journalism ethics conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, April 15.

Wellness expo helps promote healthy lifestyles

April 7, 2011

Need a little inspiration to get outside and move?

Seminar focuses on market research for early-stage companies

April 5, 2011

Business experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison business school and the Center for Innovation and Business Development at UW-Whitewater will discuss the use of market…

Earth Day conference to showcase sustainability

April 5, 2011

Two dazzling new gathering places on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will share the spotlight on Wednesday, April 20 as joint venues for the Nelson Institute's fifth annual Earth Day Conference, and the public is invited.

Slide Show: All hands on science

April 4, 2011

Touching it with their own hands — and seeing it with their own eyes — made science come alive for those who attended this year’s Science Expeditions, a campuswide open house at UW–Madison, on April 2.

Reminder: Vote in Tuesday’s general election

April 4, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, is Election Day. Wisconsin voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in several important state, county and local races.

UW-Madison students to fight cancer at Relay for Life

April 4, 2011

While University of Wisconsin–Madison students regularly stay up all night studying or hanging out with friends, students have the chance to stay up all night for a cause at Relay for Life on Saturday, April 9.

Symposium addresses succession planning, next-generation contributions for family foundations

April 4, 2011

Family foundations - from the small foundation down the street to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - have had a tremendous impact on local and global communities, programs and services.

Juilliard String Quartet violist to perform with UW–Madison’s Pro Arte Quartet

April 4, 2011

Samuel Rhodes, who has been the violist in the Juilliard String Quartet since 1969, will perform with the Pro Arte Quartet for the Faculty Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, in Mills Hall.

Sentencing policy examined in Fairchild Lecture

April 1, 2011

William K. Sessions, district judge and former chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the agency which establishes policies and analyzes the form and severity of punishments for federal crimes, will deliver the annual Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School on Friday, April 15.

UW-Madison community breaks silence on school bullying

April 1, 2011

This April, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will rally with students from across the state to take a stand against the silence that often surrounds bullying in schools and universities.

Badger Band Concert celebrates 125 years

April 1, 2011

It's hard to believe, but for many years after it was founded, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Marching Band never played at football games.

Chinese athletes welcomed at Armory and Gymnasium

March 31, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a welcome ceremony for a group of 16 elite Chinese athletes arriving in Madison this evening (March 31) for a nine-month exchange.

Students to hold Suicide Prevention Walk on April 9

March 31, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore, has initiated an effort to fight the stigma of talking about mental illness and increasing students' awareness of suicide prevention.

Greek women help high-schoolers find their perfect prom dresses

March 31, 2011

The Panhellenic Association at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will co-host the seventh annual All Dressed Up with the Junior League of Madison from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Madison Area Technical College.

CBS political correspondent, UW alumnus to give Taylor lecture

March 31, 2011

Jeff Greenfield, CBS senior political correspondent and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus, will deliver the School of Journalism and Mass Communications' annual Taylor lecture.

WARF Gilson seminar tonight examines legal basics for starting a company

March 30, 2011

Speakers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, which offers startup businesses the pro bono legal services of UW law students supervised by faculty and private sector attorneys, will discuss key legal issues confronting entrepreneurs at this evening's Gilson Bootstrapping event. The program begins at 5 p.m. today (March 30) in the Town Center of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, 330 N. Orchard St.