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Music to celebrate UW–Madison spoken word program fuses rhythms, positive hip-hop message
The arrival of the fourth cohort of First Wave, the University of Wisconsin's cutting edge Hip-Hop Theater Ensemble, will be celebrated by the majestic sound of the African Motherland blended with positive rap lyrics from artists Mike-E and Afro Flow.
Summer series focuses on civil society and nonprofits
The University of Wisconsin Center for Nonprofits will present "Building Civil Society Through the Nonprofit Sector," a four-week "Communiversity - Summer Forum" of eight sessions between Tuesday, June 15 through Thursday, July 8.
SOAR 2010 navigates campus construction
The first summer SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) session begins today, Thursday, June 3.
UW-Madison to host series of talks on core poverty issues
The Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Summer Research Workshop by offering five talks that are free and open to the public on issues central to poverty in the United States and efforts to reduce it.
UW beginning farmer program seeks cyclists and pledges for Ride to Farm fundraiser
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers is looking for 50 bicyclists who would like to spend a day in the saddle to support efforts to train a new generation of farmers.
Campus community invited to meet human resources finalists
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community will have opportunities in early June to meet and talk with finalists for the position of the university’s director of human resources.
Jazzin’ fundraiser promises smooth grooves and an auction
Bidding is open for the silent auction portion of the 13th annual Office of Child Care and Family Resources' Jazzin' fundraiser.
Campus exercise to test emergency response today
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise from 5 a.m.-4 p.m on Wednesday, May 26.
Symposium celebrates 100 years of UW–Madison genetics
It's been an eventful 100 years.
Federal reserve expert headlines discussion on economic and monetary issues
The Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business will host a conference called "Navigating the Credit Crunch: What's Ahead for Wisconsin?" on Friday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Fluno Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Slide show: Proud moments — spring commencement
Commencement ceremonies — the crowning achievement of each academic year — are taking place on campus this weekend.
Students plan trip along area rivers to promote ‘campfire diplomacy’
A pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomores have organized a three-day bus trip for more than 40 Chinese and U.S. students this weekend, aiming to bring together people from the world's superpowers through what they call "campfire diplomacy."
All graduation candidates, guests welcome for weekend commencement addresses
UW–Madison’s spring commencement will feature U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as a guest speaker for one of the five commencement ceremonies.
UW-Madison to test emergency notification system
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a full-scale test of WiscAlerts, the campus emergency notification system.
Kindergartners stump a professor, learn about college
How many clowns are there in the world? How do slugs pull their eyes into their bodies? What’s the meaning of life?
Family Horticulture Day brings the color of gardening to life
Just as the weather improves and the urge to get back into the garden hits, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's West Agricultural Station is hosting Family Horticulture Day on Saturday, May 15.
UW-Madison collegiate slam team brings home top prize
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Collegiate Slam Team took first place at the 2010 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational hosted by Emerson College in Boston.
New DoIT Tech Store celebrates grand opening
UW-Madison’s retail source for technology hardware, software, supplies and information is celebrating its grand opening.