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Time magazine election-year road trip stops in Madison
Time magazine's Joe Klein will stop Monday, Sept. 13 in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to talk with students and anyone interested in the state's hot races.
Planning moves forward on UW–Madison research animal forums
Planning is moving ahead on a series of community forums that aim to provide a window into the use of animals in research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Sixth annual ‘Passing the Mic’ spoken-word series to feature Latin flair
Latin rhythms will set a flavorful beat for the sixth annual Passing the Mic spoken-word series Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Wisconsin Historical Society auditorium, 816 State St.
Competition invites students to invent the future of wireless technology
A new competition this year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will challenge students to discover and build the next big idea in wireless technology, a field that continues to transform the way the world communicates.
Weekend events will explore elements of hip-hop
A series of events this weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will explore the elements of hip-hop: being a DJ, rapping, break dancing, graffiti and…
Year of the Arts to inspire, engage, celebrate
In any year, the arts scene on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is vibrant and rich, with hundreds of performances, exhibits and events from students, faculty and visiting world-famous artists.
Multicultural Student Center welcomes students with reception
For the 29th year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center (MSC) welcomes students to campus with an evening of dancing, networking and sharing connections.
Convocation welcomes new students to UW–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will welcome new students to university at the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Urban Horticultural Field Day set for Aug. 21
Ever wish you could grow cube-shaped fruit? Here's your chance to learn how.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.