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Bringing ‘bioneers’ to Wisconsin

November 6, 2009

Bioneers, a leading-edge environmental movement that uses solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity to support sustainable lifestyles and communities, will be introduced to Wisconsin at a Nov. 13-14 conference in Fitchburg.

More than 700 Wisconsin students to attend World Languages Day

November 5, 2009

For some of Laura Koebel's students at Plymouth High School, "ethnic" food means a Hawaiian pizza. So an excursion to an East African restaurant such as Buraka, on State Street, is the perfect way to cap off their trip to World Languages Day.

Portraits reveal stories behind Vietnam veteran experiences

November 5, 2009

The faces could be easily forgotten — just middle-aged folks showing what time and gravity can do to hairlines and smooth cheeks. But these faces reveal much more. These are faces of Vietnam veterans from Wisconsin. Defiant, somber, proud, their experiences in the war can be read in their connection with the camera, daring us to look away.

Students take environmental messages, activism local

November 5, 2009

The Tales from Planet Earth film festival this weekend, Nov. 6-8, will screen some 50 environmental films from around the world that explore how stories told through film can influence our understanding of, and relationships to, nature.

‘On, Wisconsin!’ anniversary events to continue

November 5, 2009

It wouldn’t be an occasion without cake, song, proclamations and merriment, and two events continuing the “On, Wisconsin!” anniversary celebrations will satisfy those requirements as the Badger Band and UW–Madison Concert Choir honor the song.

Faculty choreographers collaborate on show

November 4, 2009

The “thinking dancer,” a concept long embraced by the Dance Program, takes on new meaning in the program’s Fall Faculty Concert, SPLASH!, at 8…

Celebrate season with Wisconsin Union Tudor holiday concerts

November 4, 2009

Enjoy a night of fine dining, old English pageantry and choral presentations at the Wisconsin Union Dec. 2–6 and 8–9 with the Tudor dinners.

Author Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng to visit UW–Madison

November 3, 2009

Award-winning author Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Wednesday, Nov. 4, as part of the Humanities Without Boundaries series.

Time reporter analyzes Obama administration

November 3, 2009

Time magazine's Mark Halperin, one of the nation's most influential political journalists, will discuss the Obama administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the same day that the president is scheduled to visit the city.

Fifty years of expanding girls’ horizons in science, math

November 3, 2009

The Expanding Your Horizons program, a daylong conference designed to expose young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math, has touched thousands of Wisconsin women during its 50-year history at UW–Madison.

Assistive Technology Expo showcases possibilities for people with disabilities

November 2, 2009

Monica KamalRossa emphasizes the importance of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities by asking a question: "How many of you can live without your shoes every day, every season - yes, even in winter?"

Halloween traffic advisory

October 29, 2009

The UW Athletic Department reminds Badger fans and visitors coming to campus for Saturday’s football and men’s hockey games to be aware of road…

Faculty choreographers collaborate with campus colleagues in concert

October 27, 2009

The "thinking dancer," a concept long embraced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Dance Program, takes on new meaning in the program's Fall Faculty Concert, SPLASH!, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St.

‘The Way of the Warrior’ examined in University Roundtable talk

October 23, 2009

The warrior tradition of Native Americans is the topic for the University Roundtable luncheon presentation scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Festival leverages power of film for community action

October 21, 2009

The Tales from Planet Earth film festival takes center stage in Madison Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-8, with something new: a built-in call to action.

Veteran political reporter to deliver talk on Obama administration record so far

October 21, 2009

TIME's Mark Halperin might be the prototype for a journalist of the future: He pulls together coverage on breaking stories while providing a quick judgment of his own on the Web and on television.

Workshop to explore global labor standards

October 19, 2009

During the past decade, efforts to improve labor standards in global supply chains have focused on encouraging retailers and manufacturing firms to adopt private voluntary codes of conduct monitored by professional auditors and non-governmental organizations.

German Club to build, tear down ‘Berlin Wall’

October 19, 2009

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the University of Wisconsin–Madison German Club will take it down again.

Community invited to UW–Madison Homecoming events

October 15, 2009

The Madison-area community is invited to join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Spirit Squad, the UW Band, Bucky Badger and others as they make their way down State Street in the annual UW–Madison Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

Alumni Peace Corps volunteers share their lifelong passion for language

October 15, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the country's second-highest producer of Peace Corps volunteers. Now, two distinguished alumni share how the languages they studied as UW–Madison students languages not only helped them in the Peace Corps but influenced their personal and professional lives beyond their Peace Corps service.