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WSUM to broadcast trivia marathon
This weekend, the University of Wisconsin–Madison student radio station WSUM 91.7FM is teaming with St. Cloud State University's student radio to broadcast their 50-hour trivia marathon.
Wisconsin Dance Marathon ready for a second year
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are raising cash to dance the night away at the second annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27.
Trip to Las Vegas is ‘On, Wisconsin!’ YouTube contest prize
The winners of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube contest will receive two travel packages to Las Vegas to attend the Badger football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Competition set for 100-Hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge
What can you do with 100 hours and $15 in materials from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's surplus shop?
Student inventions featured in Innovation Days
Twenty-three inventions designed and built by 37 innovative students from across campus will be on display at the annual University of Wisconsin–Madison Innovation Days competitions, to be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12, at Engineering Hall.
UW-Madison competes in Big Ten Challenge to collect the most blood
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will compete in the inaugural American Red Cross Big Ten Blood Drive Challenge, which started Jan. 19 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 19.
Exhibition honoring women in medicine comes to UW–Madison
"Changing the Face of Medicine," a national traveling exhibition honoring the lives and achievements of American women in medicine, past and present, will open in the UW–Madison Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) on Wednesday, February 3.
Panel assesses the future of the humanities
From literature, history and philosophy to languages and filmmaking, the humanities define what makes us the complex beings we are. A panel discussion tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 3) at the Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave., 5:30 p.m., will explore the topic of the humanities in the 21st century.
Undergraduate Symposium application deadline approaching
The 12th annual Undergraduate Symposium is inviting University of Wisconsin–Madison students from all disciplines to present, display or perform their work for members of the university and Madison community.
Event examines entrepreneurial models based on social and economic change
Business beyond the usual is required to create new models of financial sustainability while benefiting society.
Madison to host youth poetry slam semifinals and finals
Dozens of students from across the state are gearing up to compete for a berth on the Wisconsin State Youth Poetry Slam Team, which will represent the state at the national Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival this coming summer.
UW Habitat for Humanity hosts 14th Souper Bowl
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Habitat for Humanity chapter will host the 14th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at Madison West High School on Saturday, Feb. 6.
Founders’ Day celebrations to mark UW–Madison’s birthday
It’s been 161 years since the first day of class at UW–Madison. This spring, alumni and friends in about 70 cities across the country are celebrating the occasion, known as Founders’ Day, and commemorative events on campus will include a touch of history and a taste of cake.
Year of the Humanities events continue into spring
Languages, literary fame, poetry, filmmaking and the supernatural are topics included in the programming lineup for the spring semester of the Year of the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
One-man play confronts race issues with examination of lynching victim’s life
Patrick Sims' brain is crowded with the lives and chatter of imaginary people. He's been listening to them since they moved in some 12 years ago when he visited America's Black Holocaust Museum on Milwaukee's north side.
Flu shot clinics to be held Jan. 22
Two flu shot clinics will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, for students and employees.
Science writer tackles Darwin’s ‘Secret Life’
Charles Darwin let more than two decades pass between his return to England aboard HMS Beagle and the publication of "Origin of the Species."
Roundtable to explore ethics for investigative journalism outlets
Although many industry observers see nonprofit investigative news organizations as the future, the emerging journalism model brings a host of new ethical issues.
Panel discussion on race, racism planned
The Center for the Humanities is planning a public panel discussion on race and racism on Wednesday, Jan. 20.