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Music education conference focuses on race and equity issues
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host the first conference of CRÈME International, the International Consortium on Equity in Music Education, from Oct. 20-23.
Campus community invited to forums on new UW–Madison business model
The campus community is invited to be part of a discussion about a new business model for the University of Wisconsin–Madison in a series of forums with Chancellor Biddy Martin next week.
Errol Morris visits campus; audience invited to TV taping
With UW–Madison’s Year of the Arts in full swing, a tribute to documentary filmmaker (and 1969 alumnus) Errol Morris is one of the marquee events during the fall semester. Now, the cameras will turn on Morris himself, as an audience of students and friends welcomes him back to Madison.
UW-Madison design studies co-sponsors international conference
The design studies department and Design Gallery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are co-sponsoring Architecture in Perspective 25, the international conference of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI), in Madison on Oct. 20-24.
Nazi fighter, alumna honored in exhibit, lecture
Mildred Fish-Harnack, a famous University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna who was the only American executed in Nazi Germany as an underground conspirator on orders of Adolf Hitler, is being honored in an exhibit opening today (Oct. 13) and a lecture Friday, Oct. 15.
PATH researcher speaks on health care technology at Gilson Global Impact Series
The perspectives and experiences of a leader in health care technology research will be the focus of WARF's Gilson Discovery Series event to be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave.
UW-Madison launches anti-bullying efforts
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's LGBT Campus Center (LGBTCC), a department in the Division of Student Life, is launching "Stop the Silence," an anti-bullying campaign designed to support LGBT students on campus.
Campuswide furlough dates adjusted for 2010-11 year
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is in its second year of state-mandated employee furloughs and has adjusted the date of one of the designated campuswide furlough days for the 2010-11 school year.
Grainger Goes Pink to support breast cancer awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Wisconsin School of Business is spreading awareness with an innovative week of programming as part of Grainger Goes Pink, a celebration and fundraiser founded by alumnus Jon Fasoli, who had a family member with the illness.
Shalala delivers 2010 Littlefield Leadership Lecture
The School of Nursing presents the 11th Annual Littlefield Leadership Lecture with keynote speaker Donna Shalala on Friday, Oct. 15.
David Obey to visit Vilas Hall; seats available for TV taping
On the eve of his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman David Obey will join an audience of UW–Madison students and friends for…
New York Times columnist to deliver talk on Afghan war
New York Times columnist Bob Herbert will deliver the University of Wisconsin Law School's annual Robert W. Kastenmeier Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 21.
Madison fourth-grader named grand marshal of UW Homecoming Parade
Bucky Badger is the subject of many legends on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, but few compare to one created by Gwen Heidinger, who won the legend writing contest about the popular mascot as part of this year's UW Homecoming Celebration.
APR campus forum highlights process improvements in research and grants administration
Several process redesign teams working to improve the university’s research and grant administration process will be present at the next Administrative Process Redesign (APR) campus forum to talk about their solutions.
POET executive to headline discussion on cellulosic ethanol production
Built on a foundation of grain-based production, the cellulosic ethanol industry is poised for strong growth in the United States. During his keynote address at the third annual Wisconsin Bioenergy Summit on Thursday, Oct. 14, POET Senior Director of Research Greg Hartgraves will outline progress and show how grain-based and cellulosic industry segments will work together to make ethanol more sustainable.
October is flu shot month for students, faculty, staff
The first University of Wisconsin–Madison flu shot clinic of the season will be held Friday, Oct. 1, at the SERF, 715 W. Dayton St., from noon-5 p.m.. Students, faculty and staff can drop in without an appointment, get their seasonal flu shot out of the way and be treated to some early Halloween candy.