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Ceremony to dedicate new McBurney Disability Resource Center
Two acclaimed alumni from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be on hand when the new McBurney Disability Resource Center is dedicated in a grand opening ceremony from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the center, located at 702 W. Johnson St.
‘Perfect’ conversations, new ideas on tap for June’s Big Learning Event
The fortunate among us have experienced some perfect conversations. They can begin as an innocent exchange, ordinary, unremarkable. They then catch fire, sparking into unexpected directions, feeding on the energy and new ideas and connections being discussed. The conversations get big. And memorable. The Big Learning Event (BLE), to be held June 7-8 at Union South, is designed to produce perfect conversations and powerful ideas.
Director of Oscar-nominated documentary to appear at Wisconsin Film Festival
Filmmaker Jennifer Redfearn will appear at the Wisconsin premiere of her recent documentary "Sun Come Up," which was nominated for a 2011 Academy Award, on the final day of the Wisconsin Film Festival.
April’s Spring Sprint benefits UW Arboretum
Hot on spring's heels comes the second annual Spring Sprint for the Arb presented by Nakoma Dental.
Spoken Word Festival features HBO Def Poet Rafael Casal
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives' (OMAI) fifth annual Line Breaks Festival will be held Friday, April 8-Saturday, April 16, at the Rotunda Studio in the Overture Center for the Arts.
Science is in your hands at annual Science Expeditions event
A little hands-on exploration can open a whole new world, and Science Expeditions — set for Saturday, April 2, this year — is a passport to the world of research at UW–Madison.
Second annual Digital Salon to be held in April
From April 10-15, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries and the Digital Humanities Initiative will host Digital Salon, an exhibition of new media projects from undergraduate and graduate students from April 10-15.
Badgers add a school visit to New Orleans agenda
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Greenbush Day held today at Welcome Center
The fifth annual Greenbush Day will be held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Welcome Center.
Kinesiology department celebrates centennial with Poker Run/Walk
Put your running or walking shoes on and make it a full house at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Kinesiology Department's Centennial Celebration 5K Poker Run/Walk along the shores of Lake Mendota.
Vis-á-Vis: A concert of dance and community
This spring, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Department's "Vis-á-Vis" will premiere three nights of dance works informed and inspired by visual art, artists, postmodern dance choreography and martial arts.
Listening session: Bicycles on Picnic Point
Bicycle use and abuse on Picnic Point will be the subject of a listening session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21.
Association will host 25th annual Coming Together of Peoples Conference
On March 25 and 26, the Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) will host its 25th annual Coming Together of Peoples Conference at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Al Jazeera adviser to headline UW–Madison journalism ethics conference
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.
New date set for animal research forum
In response to student requests, a talk by Charles Snowdon, University of Wisconsin–Madison psychology professor, entitled "The Cotton-top Tamarin: Research for Conservation and Understanding Human Behavior," has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. The talk had been set for spring break.
Stage set for visit by chemist, playwright Djerassi
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus Carl Djerassi - an award-winning chemist, novelist, playwright and art collector - will appear on campus Monday-Tuesday, March 28-29, as part of the yearlong celebration ILLUMINATE: UW–Madison Year of the Arts, the Arts Institute announced.
100 years of getting physical at UW–Madison
The year 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the physical education program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which later became incorporated into the Department of Physical Education and Dance.
UW-Madison to host Science Olympiad National Tournament on May 18-21
More than 6,000 students, educators and parents from around the country will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21, for the 27th annual Science Olympiad National Tournament.