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UW-Madison happiness research featured in NOVA documentary
A PBS/NOVA documentary on the nature of human happiness, premiering this week, features University of Wisconsin–Madison professors Seth Pollak and Richard Davidson, and was produced with guidance from professor Roseanne Clark. "This Emotional Life" will air on PBS in three episodes to be aired on Wisconsin Public Television at 9 p.m. CST on Jan. 4, 11 and 18. Read More
Fourth annual Badger Watch conference to be held Jan. 7
The University Police Department will hold its fourth annual Badger Watch conference on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More
Documentary captures impact of Wisconsin fight song
A documentary highlighting the powerful history, rich culture and impact of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's fight song, "On, Wisconsin!" premieres on the Big Ten Network at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. Read More
Engineering students to compete for thousands in prizes
Engineering mechanics students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Engineering Physics will cap a semester of hard work when they compete for more than $4,000 in prizes in a design competition Monday, Dec. 14. Read More
Winter commencement set for Dec. 20
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's midyear commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20. They will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Each ceremony will be approximately two hours long. Read More
As pace slows, take a look at campus art exhibits
The pace of events on campus is slowing as the end of the semester nears. In other areas, things are barreling toward completing projects, finishing research and writing assignments, and preparing for final exams. Perhaps it’s time to hit the brakes and take a look at a few campus art exhibits before they, too, say adieu. Read More
Seasonal flu shots available for faculty, staff through Dec. 11
Injectable seasonal flu shots will be offered to faculty and staff at a number of campus locations next week, Dec. 7-11. Read More
Badger fans travel with WAA to the Champs Sports Bowl
The Wisconsin Badgers are headed to the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 29, and loyal fans will follow the team as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) bowl tour. Read More
Event celebrates Park Street businesses, culture
Celebrate the Park Street corridor on Wednesday, Dec. 9, as part of the first-ever "Celebrate Park Street" event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Space Place in Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park St. Read More
40th Christmas chemistry lecture to air on public TV stations
This holiday season brings the 40th incarnation of University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri's wildly popular Christmas lecture, "Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri." Read More
Rocks, crystals, fossils headline sale at Geology Museum
Unique gifts for people fascinated by the beauty of nature will be on sale at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum for one day only, Friday, Dec. 4. Read More
UW Hospital’s HIV clinic brings AIDS Memorial Quilt to Madison
Twenty-one panels, each one 144 feet square. Each of the 21 panels tells eight human stories, in colorful thread, of the lives of loved ones… Read More
VIP launches food drive to support Second Harvest Foodbank
Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) will be joining Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin in an effort to raise nonperishable food items for families in need. Read More
UW-Madison furlough day set for Nov. 27
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will close on Thursday, Nov. 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday and on Friday, Nov. 27, as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees. Read More
New UW–Madison ‘Ants and Agriculture’ exhibit opens
University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists are putting the finishing touches on a new "Ants and Agriculture" display in Microbe Place, an outreach facility in the lobby of the Microbial Sciences Building. Read More
UW-Madison exposition to feature high-tech mapping
Experts from around Wisconsin will show off the latest in technologies and projects that use high-tech mapping tools called geographic information systems (GIS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, Nov. 20. Read More
UW exposition to feature high-tech mapping
Experts from around Wisconsin will show off the latest in technologies and projects that use high-tech mapping tools called geographic information systems (GIS) at the… Read More
Cycling team, city of Madison to host Collegiate Cycling Nationals
The National Collegiate Cycling Association (NCCA) announced that the cycling team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison won the bid to host the 2010 and 2011 Collegiate Road National Championship races. Read More
UW-Madison computer team heads to world finals for ninth straight year
A computer team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison got official notification on Nov. 10 that it will be heading to Harbin, China, for the world championship in February. Read More
Events planned for Global Entrepreneurship Week
The University of Wisconsin–Madison — along with more than 1,000 organizations worldwide — will mark Global Entrepreneurship Week during the week of Nov. 15. Read More