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Students promote preschool language, literacy skills in new Jumpstart event

September 25, 2008

Jumpstart, the University of Wisconsin–Madison program that pairs university students with preschool children to build school readiness skills, is sponsoring several "Read for the Record" events on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Conference targets solutions for Yahara Lakes

September 25, 2008

The woes of the Yahara Lakes are obvious: murky waters, noxious algae blooms, choking weeds. The real question is how best to address these problems.

Grads sponsor national competition for Bucky’s All-Alumni Food Drive

September 25, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni across the United States are joining in the fight against hunger this season as part of Bucky's All-Alumni Food Drive. The nationwide food drive is sponsored by volunteer leaders of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).

We Conserve accomplishments marked in a campuswide celebration

September 25, 2008

We Conserve - the campuswide program aimed at slashing energy consumption by 20 percent by 2010 and building an environmental ethic - will celebrate its achievements in a series of events beginning with a concert on Friday, Sept. 26.

Cinematheque series explores American politics

September 24, 2008

It seems as if the presidential campaigning has been going on forever. With primaries, caucuses, dueling ad campaigns and the spectacle of conventions designed to energize the faithful, even the most dutiful voting citizen can grow weary. Mercifully, Cinematheque will rescue us with films that explore American politics and give some healthy perspective to the chatter.

WiscCal allows for import of campus events

September 24, 2008

UW–Madison events are now available for import into your WiscCal calendar.

Revenge of the nerds: GEEK.KON back for second year

September 24, 2008

GEEK.KON, a convention designed for video game aficionados, sci-fi devotees and "Dance Dance Revolution" mavens, will be held this weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the second straight year.

Recent sightings: Michelle Obama visits campus

September 23, 2008

Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, speaks to a crowd of approximately 1,800 during a campaign rally on Sept. 22, at…

If You Go: Campus Rally with Michelle Obama

September 20, 2008

The Barack Obama for President Campaign has organized a "Women's Week of Action" rally featuring Michelle Obama on Monday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at GAR Memorial Park adjacent to Camp Randall.

Scholars probe political factors influencing college funding

September 19, 2008

Four higher education scholars will share their findings on state appropriations at "The Politics of State Funding for Higher Education."

Business, government, academic leaders convene on sustainable real estate development

September 19, 2008

The Wisconsin School of Business Graaskamp Center for Real Estate will host a conference on Sustainable Real Estate Development on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the Fluno Center for Executive Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Former president of Ireland, human rights champion to speak

September 17, 2008

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, will deliver a talk on "Human Rights in the 21st Century" for the Mildred Fish-Harnack Human Rights and Democracy Lecture at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Microbial Sciences Building's Ebling Symposium Center.

Peace Day @ UW to be held Sept. 21

September 17, 2008

An event at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, will use Library Mall as a stage for unity, bringing together the university and community, conservatives and liberals, the religious and non-religious, athletes, artists and academics.

Performance Center to get $20 million boost

September 16, 2008

Two anonymous donors have made a commitment of $20 million in support of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music's future Performance Center on the northwest corner of University Avenue and Lake Street.

Forum to focus on First Nations, Plan 2008

September 16, 2008

The story of human occupation along the southern shores of Lake Mendota began more than 12,000 years ago, around the time the last glaciers retreated from this area. "DeJope," or "Four Lakes" in the Ho-Chunk language, remains Ho-Chunk ancestral homeland.

Dog Jog raises more than $29,000 for homeless animals

September 16, 2008

Despite chilly temperatures and drizzle, hundreds of dog owners raced to benefit homeless animals during the 25th annual Dog Jog on Sept. 14.

Inaugural Big Ten Battleground Poll rolls out results on Big Ten Network

September 16, 2008

Results of the Big Ten Battleground Poll, an innovative new project that tests voter sentiment in the eight Big Ten states that are key to this closely fought presidential campaign, will be presented Thursday, Sept. 18, on the Big Ten Network.

Conference explores teaching about the upcoming elections

September 16, 2008

More than 180 elementary, middle and high school teachers, and teacher-education students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other campuses, are expected to gather in Madison on Saturday, Sept. 20, for a day-long workshop on teaching about the upcoming elections.

World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21–23

September 10, 2008

An opportunity to meet stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sunday–Tuesday, Sept. 21–23.

World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21-23

September 10, 2008

Meeting stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities, and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sept. 21-23 in Madison, Wis.