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L&S holds lecture series
The 2010 Romanell Phi Beta Kappa Professorship Lecture Series will feature Daniel M. Hausman, the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy.
Forums to focus on ethics of animal research
Three forums on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will highlight the ethics of animal research, Eric Sandgren, an associate professor of pathobiological sciences, announced today.
Celebrate 125 years of UW Badger Band at Fifth Quarter event
In celebration of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Badger Band's inception 125 years ago, campus and the public are invited to a Fifth Quarter birthday bash on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Memorial Union.
UW-Madison campus partners host panel discussion on protests in Egypt
As events in Egypt continue to make headlines around the world, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is organizing to bring the discussion to campus. The Division of International Studies, the African Studies Program and the Middle East Studies Program will host a roundtable discussion on the mass protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his government.
Rukhsana Khan to receive 2011 Charlotte Zolotow Award
"Big Red Lollipop" by Rukhsana Khan has been selected as the 2011 winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book, to be presented March 5, by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Brilliant minds to come together at Big Learning Event
Sometimes great ideas come from asking interesting questions and making connections with people who are completely different from you.
Darwin celebration expands to three days
Forget the finches and orchids. UW–Madison’s 2011 Darwin Day celebration is all about you, Homo sapiens.
Academic advising web chat scheduled for Feb. 15
Do you have questions about courses, majors and advising? UW–Madison wants to help.
StoryCorps to take part in UW–Madison Peace Corps event
StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison from March 24-26 as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service.
Dean of students: Vote in Feb. 15 primary election
Tuesday, Feb. 15 is Election Day. Wisconsin voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in several important state, county and local races.
Year of the Arts events shine spotlight all over campus
The Year of the Arts will roll through spring semester with enticing performances and events that showcase the breadth, depth, power and purpose of the arts on campus.
Battle of the bands helps preview new Union South
In anticipation of the new Union South, UW–Madison will hold a battle of the bands to help preview the facility’s state-of-the-art music venue Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Memorial Union.
Panel explores WikiLeaks fallout
State secrets, information freedom, and technology's contentious role in democracy will be probed by three UW–Madison professors Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
From snowblowers to automotive improvements: Student innovators prepare to compete
UW-Madison undergraduate student inventors will display 22 inventions as part of the annual Innovation Days competitions, to be held Feb. 10 and 11 in Engineering Hall on the College of Engineering campus. The inventors will present their ideas and demonstrate prototypes in hopes of earning a share of more than $27,000 in prizes in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity and Tong Prototype Prize competitions.
Academic staff institute offers professional development tools
UW System Board of Regents President Charles Pruitt will give his bird’s eye view of public higher education in Wisconsin during this year’s Academic Staff…
Fred Foster, CEO of Electronic Theatre Controls, visits campus; seats available for TV taping
Arts entrepreneur, technical innovator and proud Badger Fred Foster, founder and CEO of Middleton’s Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC), will join an audience of…
Campus, community events highlight Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated annually in February across the United States to honor and remember important people and events around the world. The following…
Generation Dancing explores physical side of culture
A dance concert on Feb. 3–5 will explore the physical manifestations of culture and how experiences inform the physical self.