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Sept. 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial observance on campus
September 9, 2008The University of Wisconsin–Madison College Republicans, in partnership with the College Democrats and several other student organizations, are inviting students, faculty, staff and members of the local community to come together this Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to honor and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Experts discuss Georgia conflict
September 8, 2008On Tuesday, Sept. 9, a panel of University of Wisconsin–Madison experts will address the historical and geopolitical roots of the Georgia and Russia conflict, discuss issues of national sovereignty within the post-Soviet republics, and analyze the potential emergence of a new cold war.
University encouraged to ‘eat local’
September 5, 2008Members of the university community are being encouraged to participate in the Wisconsin Eat Local Challenge today (Sept. 5) through Sunday, Sept. 14, by spending at least 10 percent of their food budgets on locally grown and raised Wisconsin food during that 10-day period.
Arts Institute brings musician, composer, activist Fred Ho to campus
September 4, 2008The Arts Institute is pleased to welcome artist in residence Fred Ho to the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall.
‘Great Idea or Real Business Opportunity?’ explored at WARF’s Gilson Series event
September 4, 2008A panel featuring a venture capitalist, entrepreneur and angel investor will tackle the topic "Great Idea or Real Business Opportunity?" to kick off the 2008-09 Gilson Discovery Series presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).
Campus memorial set for Midvale crash victims
September 4, 2008A campus memorial service will be held in memory of Lindsey Plank, Dan Myers and Richard Putze, UW–Madison students who died in an Aug. 27…
Multicultural Student Center to hold orientation reception
September 3, 2008The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will sponsor the 27th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) celebration from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater and Great Hall of Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Services scheduled for students killed in Midvale accident
August 29, 2008Memorial services have been scheduled for two of the UW–Madison students killed in a car accident during the early morning hours of Aug. 27.
New chancellor to welcome students at convocation
August 26, 2008Incoming Chancellor Biddy Martin will address the University of Wisconsin–Madison community for the first time at the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students.
Fall move-in to cause traffic changes
August 26, 2008The majority of University of Wisconsin–Madison students who will be living in university residence halls this fall - approximately 6,900 of them - began moving in on Aug. 24, and many of them are scheduled to move in Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 27 and 28.
Athletes, interpreters discuss international experiences, use of languages
August 26, 2008It's not just Olympic athletes who travel the world. The internationalization of sports has led to opportunities for many athletes - professionals and amateurs alike - to cross national, cultural and linguistic borders to play and compete.
Tickets available for ‘An Evening of Celebration’
August 20, 2008A very special event to honor outgoing Chancellor John Wiley’s many years of service to the university is planned for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, at the Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St.
Tickets available for ‘An Evening of Celebration’
August 20, 2008The opening weeks of the academic year are always busy. They are especially busy on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus as it transitions to new leadership in the Office of the Chancellor.
Lecture series honoring Denice Denton planned for Sept. 12
August 19, 2008Nancy Hopkins, Amgen, Inc. Professor of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will deliver the first lecture in the Denice D. Denton Distinguished Lecture Series.
Play a chess grandmaster at Memorial Union
August 14, 2008Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley will simultaneously play up to 25 of the best chess players at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., at an event scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15.
Students to be welcomed with ‘Safety 24/7’ on moving day
August 14, 2008Students and parents moving into to downtown apartments and houses will receive a personal welcome Friday, Aug. 15, from University of Wisconsin–Madison officials and officers from the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD) and the Madison Police Department (MPD).
World Stem Cell Summit offers registration discounts to UW–Madison community
August 13, 2008The Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center and the WiCell Research Institute will help supplement World Stem Cell Summit registrations for a limited number of faculty, staff, students and trainees.
School of Veterinary Medicine sponsors 25th annual Dog Jog benefit for homeless animals
August 13, 2008For the 25th year in a row, the race is on to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
Leader of Indian university visits UW–Madison
August 7, 2008As part of an ongoing effort to forge stronger ties with leading educational institutions in India, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is hosting P.K. Abdul Azis, the vice chancellor of India's Aligarh Muslim University, on campus today and tomorrow, Aug. 7-8.
Conference brings science into focus for visually impaired
August 6, 2008A conference titled Independent Laboratory Access for the Blind Conference on Teaching, Learning and Practicing Science for Students with Visual Impairments has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16, at UW–Madison.