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French university presidents, education officials visit, study UW model
Fifteen presidents of French universities, along with high-level education administrators and French Embassy personnel, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison beginning Monday, Aug. 30, for a weeklong seminar on leadership and strategic issues related to the management of autonomous public research universities. Read More
Fall move-in presents challenges
Approximately 6,500 University of Wisconsin–Madison students will move into their university residence halls this week with the help of their families and friends. Read More
Recording booth will capture memories of Sterling Hall bombing
For those who were in Madison on Aug. 24, 1970, memories of the bombing of Sterling Hall - the sounds that woke them in the middle of the night, the images of the aftermath - are indelible. Read More
Join Engineers Without Borders to design Lake Wingra biofiltration garden
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are inviting Madison community members to join them the morning of Saturday, Aug. 21, to help design a biofiltration garden that will clean the Vilas Beach area of Lake Wingra. Read More
UW-Madison and American Le Mans Series showcase green vehicles
The cars and stars of the American Le Mans Series will be on display along with the University of Wisconsin–Madison's EcoCar at the state Capitol Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More
Urban Horticultural Field Day set for Aug. 21
Ever wish you could grow cube-shaped fruit? Here's your chance to learn how. Read More
By design, camps for students with disabilities take anxiety out of step to college
"I know what you're all thinking, 'What the heck?'" says 16-year-old Adam Proue, waving his hands and holding up his own presentation. "But this is going to make sense eventually." Read More
Charter Street Heating Plant renovation focus of Aug. 11 public meeting
Plans to renovate the Charter Street Heating Plant and findings of the final environmental impact statement for the project will be the topics of a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Alumni welcome new UW–Madison students at summer celebrations
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni in 24 U.S. cities are greeting new UW students this summer to celebrate the start of the students' college experience. Read More
IceCube drillers train for final Antarctic season
The sweltering Wisconsin summer is a far cry from conditions at the South Pole, but ice drillers from around the United States will gather next week in Stoughton to prepare for the upcoming Antarctic work season. Read More
Storied events planned for Homecoming 2010: Legends of Bucky Badger
As University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and fans may know, on the eve of the very first Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe in 1948, the football trophy mysteriously went missing just like its predecessor, the Slab of Bacon. Read More
China’s champions to arrive at UW–Madison July 23
A group of elite Chinese student-athletes and coaches is expected to arrive in Madison on Friday, July 23, marking the start of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program. Read More
Atlanta middle-school students join Wisconsin peers at science camp
This summer, there's no cooler place to be than in the lab for two dozen scientifically minded middle-school students. Read More
UW Organic Ag Field Day looks at vegetable varieties, research
Organic vegetables will be the focus when the University of Wisconsin–Madison holds its fourth annual Organic Agriculture Field Day on Wednesday, July 28, at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station. Read More
Science for the family: Mini-workshops, short lectures explore scientific topics
Family Science Exploration Nite, part of the popular series Wednesday Nite at the Lab, will be held Wednesday, July 14 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Genetics-Biotechnology Center, 425 Henry Mall. Read More
Grandparents University celebrates 10 years at UW–Madison
This summer marks the 10th anniversary of Grandparents University at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and nearly 900 grandparents and grandchildren will be on campus as alumni bring a new generation to experience college life through two days of interactive, hands-on learning. Read More
Before Rhythm and Booms, learn the science of fireworks
Before the first rocket lights up the night sky on Saturday (July 3), stake out a seat at the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and learn about the science behind Rhythm and Booms. Read More
Convocation 2010: Tell new students what they need to know
The fall semester may seem a long way off, but preparations are already under way for the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students, and students are invited to become part of the 2010 event. Read More
Top U.S. officials to hold media availability on competition and regulatory issues in dairy industry
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney will talk with reporters during a Friday forum on competition and regulatory issues in the dairy industry. Read More