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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Flu shot clinics to be held Jan. 22
Two flu shot clinics will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, for students and employees. Read More
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." Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
ASM, UW–Madison assist students with textbook costs
Textbook costs can be a burden for college students. The University of Wisconsin–Madison's student government and university administration are working hard to address these potential difficulties on behalf of students and families. Read More
Events around Madison honor life, work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. Many events this year invite Madison residents of all backgrounds to celebrate King's legacy by observing "A Day On, Not A Day Off." Read More
National agribusiness news program to tape town-hall event
"Market to Market," the nation's longest-running agribusiness news show, will host a rural economic summit on Wednesday, Jan. 20, immediately following the Wisconsin Agricultural Economic Outlook Forum. Read More
Careers Conference to focus on turning challenges into opportunities
For the first time in U.S. history, four distinctly different generations are working side by side, and each of them - Matures, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y - is guided by a different set of values, beliefs and expectations. Read More
Expert on equine disaster situations to speak at UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine continuing education program will host the 21st annual seminar "Horse Emergencies: Being Prepared During Disaster Situations" on Saturday, Feb. 20. Read More
Forum to unveil 2010 forecast for Wisconsin’s agricultural economy
The third annual Wisconsin Agricultural Economic Outlook forum will review the impact of the 2009 economic downturn on the financial condition of the state's agricultural sector and consider its prospects for 2010. Read More