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See UW from a different perspective during Day on Campus

October 28, 2008

The fall leaves may make the University of Wisconsin–Madison look different, but it's the renowned faculty on campus that really offer opportunities to see things differently.

Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks

October 27, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," a unique opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Stitched tapestry of Hmong history unveiled at Multicultural Center

October 27, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) unveiled a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony this week.

Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness

October 24, 2008

In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

MERLIN mentors to work magic with area entrepreneurs

October 24, 2008

Are you an entrepreneur in search of a mentor? Ready to commercialize a concept, process, or technology? Interested in taking your early stage business to the next level?

Big Ten Battleground Poll to air again this weekend

October 24, 2008

The Big Ten Network will rebroadcast "Big Ten Battleground: Campaign 2008" on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. EDT), marking the first time academic programming will appear in prime time on the network.

Economics professor to address global financial crisis

October 23, 2008

Menzie Chinn, a professor in the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will discuss "The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now" in a lecture sponsored by the UW–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE).

Love conquers all in University Opera’s ‘Widow’

October 22, 2008

Does being rich make us easier to love? Well, wealth certainly makes us more attractive to suitors. But are their intentions true, or are they only gold diggers interested in marrying a fortune? This is the dilemma posed in Franz Lehar’s lively operetta “The Merry Widow,” which returns to the stage in Music Hall after 25 years with University Opera.

Chances for post-election health reform examined during La Follette lecture

October 22, 2008

Is America primed for health care reform? That’s one of the questions Thomas Oliver will address at a free public lecture at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Results of second Big Ten Battleground Poll will be analyzed on Big Ten Network

October 21, 2008

As the race for the White House enters its final, crucial days, results of the second Big Ten Battleground Poll detailing the attitudes of voters in the eight-state Big Ten region will be released on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Test a fire extinguisher on campus safety day

October 20, 2008

Have you ever used a hand-held fire extinguisher to put out a fire? Does your house or apartment have a working smoke detector?

President of Environmental Defense Fund to speak at Bioenergy Summit

October 20, 2008

Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, will deliver the keynote address at the Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative's Bioenergy Summit on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. in Ebling Symposium Hall of the Microbial Sciences Building, 1550 Linden Drive.

Homecoming features Big Ten’s first ‘carbon-neutral’ football game

October 15, 2008

As part of a campuswide commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, the Badgers' Homecoming game against the University of Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 25, has been designated a "carbon-neutral" game.

Semi-annual Library Friends fall book sale starts today

October 15, 2008

The fall book sale, organized by the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries, takes place today (Wednesday, Oct. 15) through Saturday, Oct. 18 in conjunction with the Wisconsin Book Festival.

Homecoming events alter downtown traffic patterns

October 15, 2008

Several street closures will be in effect during Homecoming activities near the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Exhibit exploring Nazi persecution of homosexuals comes to campus

October 15, 2008

The Madison Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) is hosting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition, Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945, at the Memorial Library between Oct. 10 and Dec. 10.

Used phone drive to aid domestic violence victims

October 14, 2008

If you own an inactive or outdated cell phone, delete your personal information and drop it off at one of a handful of campus collection sites before Friday, Oct. 31.

Faculty, staff authors featured at book festival

October 13, 2008

Now in its seventh year, the Wisconsin Book Festival has something for everyone during five days of panels, workshops and performances by local and nationally recognized authors. UW–Madison plays a large role in the festival, from hosting campus events to spotlighting books published by the UW Press.

UW contributes to ‘Extreme Makeover’ episode on Oct. 12

October 10, 2008

When "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airs on ABC this Sunday night at 7 p.m., viewers may notice some familiar items in the Anders-Beatty home.

Leading Middle Eastern scholar, news analyst to speak at UW–Madison

October 10, 2008

Reza Aslan, internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, will deliver the talk "Winning a Cosmic War: Can Common Ground be Found within the Abrahamic Religions?" as the first Rose Thering Fellow of the UW–Madison Lubar Institute of the Abrahamic Religions.