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Public opportunities abound at National Science Olympiad Tournament

May 9, 2011

The public will have many opportunities to experience a massive showcase of hands-on science when the National Science Olympiad Tournament rolls into the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21.

Undergraduate biology research symposium at Union South

May 2, 2011

More than 340 undergraduate biology students will present their research at the Introductory Biology Research Symposium on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. in Varsity Hall in the new Union South.

China’s champions welcomed to UW–Madison

April 14, 2011

Faculty, staff and members of Madison’s Chinese community joined Chancellor Biddy Martin at Olin House to welcome 15 world-class Chinese athletes, including one coach, to the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Recent sightings: Undergraduate Symposium

April 14, 2011

Participants look at a poster presentation highlighting bottle biology — an outreach project aimed at K-12 education — and make takeaway samples during the…

Chancellor announces final-round MIU awards

April 12, 2011

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has granted $4 million to 19 projects to complete its third and final round of funding.

Undergraduate Symposium is a mix of new and old traditions

April 11, 2011

Since 1999, undergraduates have been given the chance to showcase their original research and achievements through the Undergraduate Symposium. Honoring the work of talented students, the symposium offers a chance for campus and the greater community to see students' research, art exhibits and performances.

UW-Madison, system students gather for “Posters in the Rotunda” Wednesday

April 5, 2011

‘Perfect’ conversations, new ideas on tap for June’s Big Learning Event

March 28, 2011

The fortunate among us have experienced some perfect conversations. They can begin as an innocent exchange, ordinary, unremarkable. They then catch fire, sparking into unexpected directions, feeding on the energy and new ideas and connections being discussed. The conversations get big. And memorable. The Big Learning Event (BLE), to be held June 7-8 at Union South, is designed to produce perfect conversations and powerful ideas.

Science is in your hands at annual Science Expeditions event

March 24, 2011

A little hands-on exploration can open a whole new world, and Science Expeditions — set for Saturday, April 2, this year — is a passport to the world of research at UW–Madison.

Eighty years and thousands of stories endure in Classical Myth course

February 22, 2011

Each spring, for 30 years, classics professor Barry Powell led nearly 500 UW–Madison students in Classical Myth, considered a backbone course for the humanities on campus. So his views on the topic might surprise some former students. “There’s no such thing as classical myth,” says Powell. “It really doesn’t exist.”

Recent sightings: Ready, set, answers!

February 16, 2011

With their laptops fired up, UW–Madison academic advisors and Parent Program staff answered a steady stream of questions during a live web chat on…

Brilliant minds to come together at Big Learning Event

February 10, 2011

Sometimes great ideas come from asking interesting questions and making connections with people who are completely different from you.

Academic advising web chat scheduled for Feb. 15

February 8, 2011

Do you have questions about courses, majors and advising? UW–Madison wants to help.

Chinese athletes prepare to depart after successful semester

December 8, 2010

The 2010 Chinese Champions program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is winding up a highly successful inaugural session amid news that the innovative exchange has been extended for three additional years.

Book nominations sought for Go Big Read program

November 29, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's common book program, Go Big Read, is engaging students, faculty, staff and the community in a shared academic experience as they read and discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.

UW-Madison soil scientist named U.S. professor of the year

November 18, 2010

A University of Wisconsin–Madison associate professor of soil science has just been named U.S. Professor of the Year

Call for proposals: 2011 Teaching and Learning Symposium

November 17, 2010

Submit your proposal for a presentation, workshop, or learning circle here. Deadline: Midnight, Monday, January 17, 2011.

UW-Madison in top 10 in national study-abroad ranking

November 16, 2010

Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, an increase that exceeds the national average. What's more, they are choosing to study in previously non-traditional destinations such as China and India.

New GreenHouse for sustainability nurtures community

November 15, 2010

Though enticing, the food spread across the tables is only part of the point of this meal. The two dozen students at this Global Food for Thought dinner are here to feed their minds as well as their stomachs.

International Education Week underscores importance of language, culture study

November 12, 2010

Coming on the heels of University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin's return from East Asia, International Education Week from Nov. 15-19 offers students, faculty and staff an opportunity to reflect on how best to prepare for careers in a fast changing, interconnected world.