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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.
WAA’s First-Year Parents’ Weekend brings $1.25 million to Madison economy
An annual influx of family members visiting students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a weekend of campus events brings approximately $1.25 million to the local economy through spending on lodging, dining, shopping and other activities.
A decade celebrating stem cells: Changing the face of medicine
The Wisconsin Academy, along with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), will host a free, two-day event on Nov. 18-19 to highlight the accomplishments of stem cell research in the state and to examine future stem cell issues.
Many events part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) is a sponsor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international effort to inspire and encourage young people to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice and to celebrate America's unique culture of inventiveness.
UW-Madison, Greek community host safety forum
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special campus forum to discuss downtown safety issues in the wake of a string of recent armed robberies.
Former Monster North America president to speak about employment trends
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) welcomes former Monster North America President Steve Pogorzelski back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison next week for a series of lectures on the promising future of the job market in uncertain financial times.
Flu shot availability begins Nov. 3
The Environment, Health and Safety Department will again offer a variety of times and locations for on-campus flu shot clinics.
Conference to celebrate a decade of stem cell research
The Wisconsin Academy, along with UW–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), will host a free, two-day event to highlight the accomplishments of stem cell research in the state and to examine future stem cell issues.
Fourth annual Mendota Monster Mash Regatta this weekend
Bring your camera to see the University of Wisconsin–Madison Sailing Team in an inter-team Halloween competition on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lake Mendota. The team is preparing for district qualifiers for the Midwest Fall Championship taking place next week.
Plan ahead, be flexible for Election Day
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 and polls will be open in Madison from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Record high voter turnout is predicted, which could lead to long lines, particularly for those who choose to register at their polling place.
Campus service helps ease transition for new students
Anyone who has attended college or sent a child off to college knows firsthand how bewildering the first days, weeks and months can be. A difficult transition, especially at a large institution like the University of Wisconsin–Madison, can have a long-term impact on a student's success.
See UW from a different perspective during Day on Campus
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
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
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
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
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
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.