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Nobel laureate establishes symposium to inspire young scientists
As an undergraduate student at Oxford University in the 1940s, Oliver Smithies attended a series of lectures by Linus Pauling, one of the most influential chemists of the 20th century. It was a powerful experience, one that sparked the young scientist's ambitions and helped launch his own eminent career.
Memorial Day ceremony to honor slain student Rothschild
Family, friends and University of Wisconsin–Madison administrators past and present will gather at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, to celebrate and remember the life of slain student Christine Rothschild.
Institute sponsors symposium to explore integration of math, biology
The Morgridge Institute for Research and the Graduate School are sponsoring a two-day symposium open to faculty and academic staff interested in exploring the interfaces connecting the mathematic, computational and biological sciences, and the major impact of these evolving interactions on research, education, training and discovery.
Jazz benefit honors four early childhood educators
Local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform in a fundraising event to benefit UW–Madison campus child care centers.
Recent sightings: What’s the scoop?
Molly Jahn, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, serves Babcock ice cream to faculty and staff during an Employee…
Alumnae to speak at spring commencement ceremonies
Two high-powered University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnae will speak at the university's spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at the Kohl Center.
Commencement, move-out to cause traffic issues
The southeast area of campus, particularly along West Dayton Street, will be a very busy and congested place on Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18.
Two alumni to receive honorary degrees
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from their alma mater.
Counseling canines to help reduce study stress
A group of friendly dogs will be inviting students to take a study break from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Library Mall during UW–Madison's Counseling and Consultation Services' annual Pet Therapy event.
Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra commemorate Ralph Vaughan Williams
The UW–Madison Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Beverly Taylor at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery planned
Gov. Jim Doyle and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will join the UW–Madison community at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the start of construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search
On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students.
Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions
When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Advisory: Mirisch unable to attend May 2 events
Producer Walter Mirisch regrets that, due to illness, he will be unable to attend the previously announced events scheduled for Friday, May 2.
Returning adult students honored
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will honor more than 30 adult students at a reception on Wednesday, April 30, with awards and scholarships that recognize their academic excellence and contributions to the community.
UW-Madison students again rise to the entrepreneurial challenge
For the second straight year, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison flexed their entrepreneurial muscle as they turned surplus materials into new creations.
Oscar-winning producer returns to campus for reception, film screening
On Friday, May 2, UW–Madison will welcome Hollywood producer Walter Mirisch back to campus with two special events.
Professor emeritus searches for ‘Human Goodness’
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Emeritus of Geography Yi-Fu Tuan will discuss his latest book, "Human Goodness" (University of Wisconsin Press), at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at University Book Store-Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd.
UW-Madison nano research mixes with art, coffee
In May, 14 striking, larger-than-life photographic prints that are both comfortingly organic and starkly abstract will enable patrons of Mother Fool's Coffeehouse in Madison to visualize a scientific world that's rarely seen outside the laboratory.