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Fourth Annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta set for Oct. 4 at Memorial Union
A flotilla of sailing squash is headed toward Lake Mendota for the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Fourth Annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta. The popular event - in which students paddle hollowed-out pumpkins between the piers at the Memorial Union Terrace - takes place at noon on Oct. 4. Read More
Student-run show to premiere on Big Ten Network
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will premiere a unique 30-minute magazine-style program showcasing a variety of university stories on the Big Ten Network (BTN) on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. central. Read More
Students promote preschool language, literacy skills in new Jumpstart event
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. Read More
Conference targets solutions for Yahara Lakes
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. Read More
Grads sponsor national competition for Bucky’s All-Alumni Food Drive
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). Read More
We Conserve accomplishments marked in a campuswide celebration
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. Read More
Cinematheque series explores American politics
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. Read More
WiscCal allows for import of campus events
UW–Madison events are now available for import into your WiscCal calendar. Read More
Revenge of the nerds: GEEK.KON back for second year
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. Read More
Recent sightings: Michelle Obama visits campus
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… Read More
If You Go: Campus Rally with Michelle Obama
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. Read More
Scholars probe political factors influencing college funding
Four higher education scholars will share their findings on state appropriations at "The Politics of State Funding for Higher Education." Read More
Business, government, academic leaders convene on sustainable real estate development
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. Read More
Former president of Ireland, human rights champion to speak
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. Read More
Peace Day @ UW to be held Sept. 21
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. Read More
Performance Center to get $20 million boost
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. Read More
Forum to focus on First Nations, Plan 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. Read More
Dog Jog raises more than $29,000 for homeless animals
Despite chilly temperatures and drizzle, hundreds of dog owners raced to benefit homeless animals during the 25th annual Dog Jog on Sept. 14. Read More
Inaugural Big Ten Battleground Poll rolls out results on Big Ten Network
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. Read More
Conference explores teaching about the upcoming elections
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. Read More