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Artist confronts those ‘now-what’ moments
If Stephanie Jutt has her way, there will be no more starving artists who sacrifice well-being to make art.
Politics, music part of ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ second season
If you find state politics and jazz of interest, visit with two true leaders in both fields this month as an audience member of "Wisconsin Reflections."
Many opportunities to watch Inaugural events
Join fellow students, faculty and staff members watching the swearing in of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
ASM hosts textbook swap
Textbook costs burden nearly every college student. UW–Madison’s student government is addressing this difficulty by helping students to sell their used books to each other before the semester begins.
Numerous city, campus events honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Madison and university communities will have a number of opportunities to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through sponsored events around the city.
Deep drilling begins for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery geothermal system
Deep drilling begins this week to place 75 bore holes approximately 300 feet below the site of the future Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, marking another first for the interdisciplinary research building project.
Winter Commencement ceremonies set for Sunday, Dec. 21
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus and veteran professor of political science and public affairs Dennis Dresang will speak to graduates at the university's Winter Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Madison Metro adds Route 80 service for finals
Two extra Route 80 buses will be in early morning service on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Union building hours extended during finals week
Memorial Union and Union South will stay opened longer to accommodate student study needs prior to finals. The buildings will stay open until 3 a.m. from Sunday-Thursday, Dec. 14-18.
Thousands at UW–Madison receive flu vaccine
Nearly 11,000 University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff members have received flu vaccinations so far this season.
Exhibits, performances keep campus busy on break
The pace of campus life is slowing as classes wrap up for the semester, students complete projects and papers, and final exams loom. This is a wonderful opportunity to check out the exhibits you intended to see months ago, but were too busy to attend.
Centralized arts ticketing system has new phone number
The Wisconsin Union Theater and Vilas Hall box offices announce a new centralized Campus Arts Ticketing system and phone number.
Self-defense options available for students
In the wake of the murder of University of Wisconsin–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann and a string of recent campus area robberies, crime and safety issues have been of the utmost importance to students this semester.
Recent sightings: Glass act
Glass artist Yuki Wakamiya works an assortment of tools and blown air to shape a piece of molten glass during a demonstration at the…
UW-Madison students collaborate to help local families
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are participating in a handful of charitable activities to help families in need this winter.
First Wave ensemble premieres ‘Boomboxed’
The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) will present the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble in another original work, "Boomboxed," Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Hemsley Theatre in Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave.
Glass Lab to host open house
The UW–Madison Glass Lab will host an open house with glass-blowing demonstrations and a student glass sale Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 6-7.
UW launches food drive to support Second Harvest Foodbank
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Visitor and Information Programs (VIP) will be joining Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin in an effort to raise non-perishable food items for families in need.
Fall Faculty Concert promises innovative dance
The Dance Program’s Fall Faculty Concert is planned for Thursday, Nov. 20-Saturday, Nov. 22
UW-Madison students bring geography awareness to local schools
In celebration of Geography Awareness Week (through Nov. 22), geography and education students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have teamed up to teach geography lessons to K-5 classes in the Madison area.