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International Institute faculty book series features human rights around the world
Celebrating the contributions that University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty bring to the study of human rights, this semester's International Institute book series offers diverse perspectives and voices to shed light on these complex issues. Read More
Professor to perform all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas
A UW–Madison associate professor of piano will perform all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas in a series of concerts this spring. Read More
Undergraduate inventors to compete Feb. 11 and 12
Coming soon to the University of Wisconsin–Madison: new solutions for ice fishermen, potato farmers, tailgaters, laptop junkies and airlines - all invented by undergraduates. Read More
Black History Month events planned on campus
February is Black History Month, and it will be celebrated in many different ways at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Numerous entrepreneurial events planned for semester
Web conferences, seminars, innovation days and other events are among the opportunities this semester for people interested in learning more about entrepreneurship. Read More
Free cake to celebrate UW–Madison’s 159th birthday
This year, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is feeding students' minds as well as their bodies during the University of Wisconsin–Madison's birthday. Read More
Concerts, exhibits, plays among spring events
There’s no end in sight for the strike at the Writers Guild of America, but that doesn’t mean you need to sit around boo-hooing, watching reruns or mind-numbing reality TV. Much finer entertainments are in the works on campus for the spring semester. See a play, visit a gallery, take in a film and attend a concert, or two or seven. Campus arts groups will present the works of the world-renowned as well as our student artists-in-the-making. Read More
Theatre auditions attract national producers, hopeful actors, techies
Theatre producers from around the country will audition actors, singers, dancers, designers, technicians and managers at the 32nd annual Theatre Auditions set for Feb. 9 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Union. Read More
UW-Madison joins largest climate change teach-in in U.S. history
On Jan. 30 and 31, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will participate in Focus the Nation, an unprecedented teach-in on global warming solutions with the aim of preparing millions of students to become leaders in responding to the challenge. Read More
School of Pharmacy ready to celebrate 125 years
What began as an inspiration of several forward-thinking pharmacists throughout the state is now, 125 years later, a national leader in advancing both the practice and science of pharmacy. Read More
UW-Madison chancellor search committee named
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 23-member search committee to help identify a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Chancellor John D. Wiley announced that he will step down in September 2008 after leading the institution since 2001. Read More
Conference to focus on career building over a lifetime
Whether just entering the workforce or planning for the later years of their careers, people must be prepared to deal with the shifting nature of today's workplace. Because people today change jobs and careers several times over their working lives, career planning has become a critical service offered by many schools, colleges, and private practitioners. Read More
Conference to examine intersection of faith and schools
Scholars from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions will meet early in February to discuss the intersections of religion and education in the United States and around the world. Read More
Waisman Center presents documentary ‘Indestructible’
The award-winning documentary "Indestructible" will screen at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, Jan. 24. Read More
Environmental art exhibition forged by artists, educators, researchers
An innovative art exhibition titled "Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the Northwoods" features the work of 20 area artists commissioned to explore the specter of global warming in the Great Lakes region. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning introduces Passport Series
University experts will lead courses in global affairs, sciences and humanities as part of Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning programs to be offered this spring. Read More
Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition
For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Read More
Workshop encourages teachers to ‘think like a historian’
Teachers seeking to rejuvenate their history curriculum and reinvigorate student learning within a research-based, standards-linked critical-thinking framework will want to register for the seventh annual Wisconsin Treasures workshop, "Thinking Like a Historian," at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center. Read More