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Educators to learn about using hip hop, spoken word as classroom tools
More than 40 educators from nine states will attend the fourth annual Hip Hop and Spoken Word Teacher/Educator Institute on campus July 6-10.
Sounds of early music to fill Madison air
Study with virtuosos and early music vocal masters, and perform period music at the Madison Early Music Festival July 11-18.
Chemistry professor reveals the science behind fireworks
Come early to the Memorial Union Terrace this Saturday, June 27, to stake out a good seat for Rhythm and Booms and learn about the science behind the spectacle.
From Earth to the universe to Capitol Square
On Saturday, June 27, wonders from the far reaches of the universe will be brought down to Earth on the Capitol Square.
UW-Madison’s Lincoln statue turns 100
He's sat, stone-faced, through snowstorms and student protests, and he's endured as countless graduates crawled into his lap to whisper their aspirations into his ear and, maybe, kiss his cheek. One hundred years ago today (June 22), the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Abraham Lincoln statue was unveiled atop Bascom Hill.
‘Planet Trek’ offers chance to walk or bike scale model of solar system
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Space Place and the Monona Terrace invite the public to Planet Trek Fest at Monona Terrace on Saturday, June 20.
Distinguished alumni reminisce about UW–Madison on Big Ten Network
Discussing politics, Badger athletics and campus life in the 1960s and '70s, four University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni who were honored with the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be featured on a Big Ten Network program airing later this month.
Cellectar shares inventor, investor and CEO perspectives at WARF Gilson Series
The perspectives of the inventor, investor and CEO of Madison's rising startup radiopharmaceutical company Cellectar Inc. will be the focus of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation's Gilson Discovery Series event, to be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave.
Summer campus film schedules announced
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Cinematheque and the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Film Committee have assembled summer programming that will entertain and enlighten.
Public invited to learn about Wisconsin’s wetlands
Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, the public is invited to join hundreds of wetland scientists and advocates next week during the joint meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists, Wisconsin Wetlands Association and Wetland Biogeochemistry Symposium.
Birthplace of ecological restoration celebrates 75 years
During the Great Depression, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists looked over several hundred acres of eroded farmland on the outskirts of Madison and envisioned its rebirth. To Aldo Leopold, the pioneering wildlife ecologist and conservation sage, the beat-up farmland offered an opportunity to restore nature in a way that had never been done before.
‘Galileo Under Wisconsin Skies’ to celebrate astronomy at UW–Madison
"Galileo Under Wisconsin Skies," a series of special events presented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Astronomy July 19-22, will commemorate the 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescope, the International Year of Astronomy and the renovation of Washburn Observatory at UW–Madison.
UW Commuter Solutions partners on Bike to Work Week
UW Commuter Solutions at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is encouraging the campus community to take part in Bike to Work Week - which runs from Saturday, June 6-Friday, June 12 - to support the two-wheeled alternative to driving alone.
Looking for alien life at the ballpark
On Friday, June 5, UW–Madison researchers are taking science to the ballpark to share their work with the crowd at the Madison Mallards' first Friday night game of the season.
WAA photo contest winners show their Badger spirit
Showing his Badger spirit all the way from Perth, Australia, Todd Schellhase took honors for the picture sent from the farthest distance from Madison during the annual Badger Spirit Day photo contest sponsored by WAA.
SOAR tackles challenges during campus construction
Incoming freshmen and transfer students will begin their transition to campus life this week as the first summer SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) session gets under way on Wednesday, June 3.
Bike to Work Week will be June 6-12
University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff are encouraged to bike to work and log their cycling hours for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin's Bike to Work Week, June 6-12.
Architecture, urban planning discussed in a town-and-gown context
How the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the city of Milwaukee cooperate on urban planning and architectural issues will be the focus of a brown-bag session at Madison's Overture Center on Tuesday, June 2.
Community engagement moves World Dance Alliance Assembly
Madison, Wis., will become the world's dance hot spot May 28-31 when the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program hosts the World Dance Alliance-Americas (WDAA) General Assembly.