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Forum on sexual assault set for Tuesday
March 9, 2009University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is convening a campus forum to discuss issues of sexual assault.
Concert highlights chemistry between science, music
March 9, 2009The Science, Arts and Humanities Program of the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will present its inaugural concert, "Concert at Chemistry," at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, in Room 1315 of the Daniels Chemistry Building, 1101 University Ave.
Meeting, deadline approach for Kauffman internship program
March 6, 2009Students interested in the Kauffman Entrepreneurship Community Internship Program (KECIP), an innovative opportunity for students to become social entrepreneurs, are invited to attend an informational session on Wednesday, March 11.
Dean of students ready to help sexual-assault victims
March 5, 2009Dean of students Lori Berquam invites the campus community to a forum on sexual-assault issues on Tuesday, March 10.
Biotech pioneer presents ‘From Research to Commercial Reality, in the New World’
March 2, 2009Famed chemist, biotech pioneer and Harvard University professor George M. Whitesides will present "From Research to Commercial Reality, in the New World" at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, at the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave.
Top regional high school students to participate in international science fair
March 2, 2009Two Madison high school students earned top honors in the third annual Capital Science and Engineering Fair, held Feb. 28 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering campus.
Winners of 100-Hour Challenge to be announced March 2
February 27, 2009The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Corporate Relations will announce the winners of this year's 100-Hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive.
Israel Film Festival presented at UW–Madison
February 26, 2009Cinematic visions of Tel Aviv will be the focus of the 2009 Israel Film Festival, which kicks off at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Sunday, March 1.
Wisconsin Dance Marathon kicks off this weekend
February 25, 2009The Wisconsin Dance Marathon is a two-day dance marathon organized by UW–Madison students to benefit the American Family Children’s Hospital.
Concert will showcase student choreography
February 25, 2009Students in the Dance Program will get their dance on in the Spring Student Concert, to be held at 8 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, Feb. 26–28, in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space at Lathrop Hall.
Lawyer to share experiences representing Guantánamo detainees
February 24, 2009Jeff Colman, a 1970 history graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will visit campus Monday, March 9, and give a free public talk about his experience representing prisoners held at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Experts discuss supporting young businesses at WARF’s Gilson Event
February 18, 2009A panel of experts committed to providing guidance and services to entrepreneurs will share information on "Funding and Resources for Young Businesses" at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Gilson Discovery event on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue.
UW-Madison to premiere new show on Big Ten Network
February 17, 2009"Office Hours," a half-hour talk show produced by University Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will make its national network debut on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Seminar explores Wisconsin’s response to climate change
February 16, 2009How is climate change affecting Wisconsin, and how can the state adapt? A series of free public seminars beginning Feb. 26 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will address those questions.
UW students to get prepared for life at financial independence seminar
February 16, 2009Students looking to prepare for life, from first-year students to seniors about to graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, are invited to get expert financial advice at an exclusive weekend event.
iPhone sleep improvement application wins at innovation competition
February 12, 2009A software application for the iPhone and the iPod touch that will help people sleep and wake up more effectively won the $10,000 top prize in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual University of Wisconsin–Madison invention competition that rewards innovative and marketable ideas.
Intrepid explorers and the search for the origin of species
February 12, 2009A UW–Madison professor of genetics will give the plenary lecture at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Friday, Feb. 13.
Noted Australian science writer to visit
February 11, 2009Wilson da Silva, editor in chief of the award-winning Australian science magazine COSMOS, has been named a UW–Madison science writer in residence for this spring.
Spring public policy series announced
February 11, 2009Specialists in administrative law, entrepreneurship and social statistics will speak on a variety of public policy issues this spring through joint sponsorship of the La Follette School of Public Policy and the Center for the World and the Global Economy (WAGE).
Celebrate winter during Hoofers carnival
February 11, 2009Last weekend’s freakishly warm weather was just a teaser of spring — winter is still the main course, and there’s no better way to chill than at the Hoofers Winter Carnival with outdoor games, sports, contests and demonstrations. And make sure your camera has fresh batteries: Lady Liberty will make her triumphant return to Lake Mendota.