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Bike ride will raise funds to educate dairy, livestock farmers
On Sunday, June 10, a couple of dozen intrepid bicyclists will pump up their tires and roll out of the driveway of a farm northwest of Antigo to begin the fourth annual Ride to Farm.
Three finalists for Wisconsin Wrights’ new play project announced
Bruce Murphy, Greg Lawless and Kurt McGinnis Brown have been selected as the three finalists for the first Wisconsin Wrights New Play Development Project.
Creator of Dolly the sheep to give public lecture in Madison
Ian Wilmut, the famed Scottish biologist who created Dolly the cloned sheep, is coming to Madison and will give a public lecture on Thursday, May 17, at the Overture Center.
Wisconsin’s rural life inspires a classical composition
When Martha Glowacki asked rural sociologist Michael Bell to offer commentary about "Wisconsin's People on the Land," the art exhibition she co-curated for the Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery, she thought he might say something about the state's rural roots or its long history with agriculture.
Recent sightings: The Dalai Lama visits
Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, left, greets an audience of nearly 12,000, as he is escorted on…
Broadway veteran to speak at commencement ceremonies
André De Shields will address new graduates at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, during commencement weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 18-20.
Go Greek again! Greek life turns 150 years
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Greek community is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Greek organizations possess a long and storied history on the UW–Madison campus and have nurtured some major success stories, including seven of the top 10 donors to the university.
Tips for visitors attending the Dalai Lama’s Kohl Center appearance
People planning to attend the Dalai Lama’s Kohl Center appearance on Friday, May 4, are urged to follow these suggestions concerning carry-ins, parking and other details related to the event.
Bamuthi helps UW speak to the hip-hop generation
Marc Bamuthi Joseph will conclude his arts residency with a farewell performance at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 30, at Music Hall.
Inaugural Taylor Lecture features Coca-Cola executive
Ben Deutsch, director of corporate communications for The Coca-Cola Co. and a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, will give the first Robert Taylor Lecture in Public Relations on Thursday, April 26.
All-Campus Party celebrates end of school year
All-Campus Party (ACP) 2007, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), will take place from Saturday, April 21-Saturday, April 28, and feature a variety of cost-free, alcohol-alternative events for University of Wisconsin–Madison students.
Gardeners invited to Family Horticulture Day
Tired of the same old backyard bounty? Maybe it's time to plant some red, pink or blue popcorn, or white, purple or black carrots.
Nonviolent communication expert to offer Madison training in May
Marshall Rosenberg, international peacemaker, author and founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, will offer two days of training in Madison on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2.
Virginia Tech shooting victims to be memorialized at gathering
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community will gather Wednesday evening in a memorial to the victims of this week's shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University.
Jazz, spoken word shows coming to Music Hall
Jazz and spoken-word performances will heat up Music Hall on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus later this month.
Lectures, edible books part of National Library Week
The Edible Book Festival that kicks off National Library Week, April 15?21.
Center to honor retiring director
The Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America (CHPC) will honor its retiring director, James Danky, with a symposium on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14.
Teaching and Learning Symposium schedule, registration available online
The complete schedule, including session and workshop descriptions, and an online registration form for the 2007 UW–Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium - scheduled for May 30-June 1 at the Pyle Center - is now available online.
Sexual assault awareness month recognized on campus
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and community survivors and activists have assembled a full slate of activities ranging from lectures and training sessions to performances and a candlelight vigil.